The Civil War
The documents in this collection illustrate the important role African Americans played during the war and stories vital to understanding American history.
Featured Pages
Civil War Era Titles
1860 US Federal Census
Explore the 1860 Census like never before.
Historical Documents about Civil War Black History
"Negro" Laborers
Frederick Douglas, former slave and abolitionist
Christian A. Fleetwood, Medal of Honor recipient
Slaves owned by Hardy Parker ran away
William H. Carney, 1st Black to earn Medal of Honor