Title: National Civil War Museum in Allison Hill | Expedia.co.uk [National Civil War Museum Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Civil-War-Museum-Hotels.0-l6078543-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[National Civil War Museum Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-National-Civil-War-Museum.d6078543.Car-Hire-Guide)[Allison Hill Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Allison-Hill.d976040426673172480.Holidays-City-Breaks) # National Civil War Museum ![National Civil War Museum showing military items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6078543/7369f0b3-181c-4ef7-afd9-e0ae2043f5cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![National Civil War Museum showing military items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6078543/7369f0b3-181c-4ef7-afd9-e0ae2043f5cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![National Civil War Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6078543/25089eeb-e0fe-45d1-8ca9-ee1d4fb1ab35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![National Civil War Museum featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6078543/6afc1f9c-c6ff-4298-8c3c-c0756d0106cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![National Civil War Museum featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6078543/dedefbb6-82d4-46d9-a790-cce7246beaf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit National Civil War Museum Activities --- --- #### Learn about one of the bloodiest conflicts in America’s history in an elegant and informative museum that documents every aspect of the era. The National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg is purpose-built to tell the story of the battles that tore the country apart in the 19th century. The expansive site charts the progress of the war through hundreds of artifacts from the era and by examining different elements that played a role in the conflict. The American Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865, changed the shape of America as several states attempted to secede from the Union. The museum opened in 2001 to display the collections of ex-Harrisburg Mayor Stephen R. Reed, dedicated solely to chronicling the events and ideas behind this monumental conflict. Take your time to explore one of the biggest museums about this topic in the world. About 850 different artifacts are on display, building a comprehensive picture of the Civil War. Follow the self-guided tour route around the museum, which features videos and dioramas tracing the narrative of the conflict. See authentic guns, uniforms and manuscripts that date back to the Civil War era. The museum’s aim is to present a balanced view of the war, with a particular interest in the human side of its battles and politics. Browse displays dedicated to the role of African-Americans, as well as exhibits showing the medical items that were used in response to the fighting. Alongside the permanent collections, the museum often hosts temporary exhibits bringing attention to particular aspects of the war. Previous topics have included rarely displayed artifacts from the early years of the conflicts and spotlights on key political figures from the era. Check the museum’s calendar in advance to visit during one of their events. Lectures by academics and film screenings offer different ways of understanding the thorny issues of the day. Watch costumed re-enactments of particular battles that help bring history to life. 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