Fredericksburg
The Battle of Fredericksburg was an early battle of the American Civil War and is known as one of the greatest Confederate victories. The Battle took place on December 13th,1862 and was a victory for the Confederates lead by General Lee. The movie showed the wilderness where O'Toole was shot in the...
Ford's Theater
Ford's Theater was the location of the assassination of the sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln on April 14th, 1865. The location of this theater is 511 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20004 and is still open today showing many different varieties of plays, musicals, etc. The movie showed the scene of J...
Antietam
Antietam (Sharpsburg) was one of the bloodiest battles in the Civil War. The battle took place on Union soil in 1862. More than 23,000 people had died or were injured. The battle was so gruesome with death that John, a correspondent, had nightmares and possible PTSD. In the movie, we actually see Jo...
Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter was an off shore protected area for the Union. On April 12th, 1861, General P.G.T. Beauregard, commander of the Confederate forces, opened fire on the Union and on the next day Major Robert Anderson surrendered the fort and evacuated. In the movie we see John erasing the design from the...
Elmira Prison
Elmira Prison was built by the Union and housed Confederate Soldiers. The Union chose this location because of its proximity with to the Erie Railway and the Northern Central Railway. This prison was used from July 6, 1864 to the Autumn of 1865. The Union did not treat the 12,100+ Confederate soldie...
Richmond
Richmond Virginia was the Confederate states capital of America for almost all of the Civil War. It also served as a vital source of weapons, munitions, supplies, etc. Richmond was also the target of many attempted seizes by the Union. It later became a center for military prisons, hospitals, etc. R...
Harper's Ferry
Harpers Ferry, Virginia is the famous location of Abolitionist John Brown's raid. Brown tried to start an armed slave revolt and tried to take over a United States arsenal on October 16, 1859. In the movie, we witnessed the hanging of John Brown and John Geyser drawing at the trial. It is also where...
Gettysburg
The Battle in Gettysburg was fought from July 1st to July 3rd, 1863. It was the most important engagement of the American Civil War. Pickett's Charge was also on the battlefield when General Robert E. Lee ordered an attack on the enemy's center at Cemetery Ridge. In the movie, the aftermath of the b...