While most Civil War stories focus on battles and military history, few narratives have been fully shared about how families, farms, and livelihoods were affected by the war. As our nation approaches the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, ARC wants to tell these stories to provide a better understanding about how Appalachia and its residents uniquely dealt with the issues, activities, and outcomes of the Civil War.

Of particular interest are place-based stories that have been forgotten or are not well known… stories that tell how the Civil War affected women, children, the other people left behind; the war’s impact on local commerce, landscapes, agriculture; the situations families found themselves in during the war; the personal situations faced and addressed; the actions and resilience of local residents.

Do you have a story about the Civil War to tell? A forgotten voice you want heard? Share Your Appalachian-based Story about the Civil War Today.

 

Who should complete the form?
Anyone with a story to tell about Appalachia
and the Civil War.

What makes a good story?
Click here for samples and story ideas.

Why you should submit your story?
To have your voice heard.

When should you complete the form?
NOW!

 

Here are some helpful documents that you may download to help you get started:

• List of questions that you will be asked during the on-line questionaire.
• Bibliography: Selected reading about the Civil War in Appalachia.
• Tip Sheet: How to research/tell a great story.
• Where can I get more information? Contact list for the ARC Tourism Council.

 

Selected place-based stories will be compiled into a printed guide for the region to help travelers and residents learn more about the Civil War in Appalachia.

To learn more about the National Park Service and the approaching 150th commemoration of the American Civil War, visit www.nps.gov/civilwar.

The Appalachian Regional Commission is a federal-state partnership that works for sustainable community and economic development in Appalachia. Appalachia is a 205,000-square-mile region that follows the spine of the Appalachian Mountains from southern New York to northern Mississippi. For more information about click on the ARC logo.