Civil War Exhibit Brings History Alive, Explores Impact Felt Today

Learning from History: Turning Point: The American Civil War. Located in the 9,200-square-foot DuBose Gallery of the Atlanta History Center, this is one of the nation’s largest and most complete Civil War exhibitions. With more than 1,500 Union and Confederate artifacts, including cannons, uniforms, and flags, visitors experience the Civil War through the eyes of soldiers and civilians. Highlights include the Confederate flag that flew over Atlanta at the time of its surrender, a Union supply wagon used by Sherman’s army, General Patrick Cleburne’s sword, a Medal of Honor won by the United States Colored Troops, the logbooks of the C.S.S. Shenandoah, medical equipment, firearms, and more. In addition, dioramas, videos, and interactive learning stations help bring this chapter of history alive. A final section of the exhibition explores how the Civil War continues its impact on us today.