The Mission of The National Civil War Institute

The National Civil War Institute is dedicated to preserving, studying, and teaching the full history of the American Civil War through original documents, serious scholarship, lectures, courses, videos, and other educational resources. Our goal is to tell the stories of both North and South with honesty and respect, examining the difficult questions of the era while honoring the courage, sacrifice, and humanity of those who lived through it. Ultimately, we hope to help America return to her history—preserving her battlefields and memories, recovering the voices of the past, and ensuring that America’s great epic is never forgotten.