AUGUSTA COUNTY — Augusta County added a new story to the Civil War Trails program, one which has been largely forgotten for more than 160 years. Titled “Civil Disobedience, the Plight of Pacifists,” ...

There are about 450 Civil War trail sites marked in Virginia, with 1,400 sites in all those states, according to Mitch Bowman, executive director of the program.

But by cooperating, Maryland and Virginia hope to capitalize on a surge of interest in Civil War-era sites, fueled by post-Sept. 11, 2001, patriotism and the appearance in recent years of several ...

According to Brown, Civil War Trails is a 100% outdoor history venue that serves multiple constituencies. Visitors want to learn about the distinctive historic footsteps they are tracing.

So, we had an encampment of approximately 300 men down here in the cave.” Melrose is just one stop along Civil War Trails. You can find maps to follow along at the organization’s website here.

The "Civil War Showcase" in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, offers an immersive experience of the Civil War era. Visitors are greeted at a replica of John Brown's engine house and can explore ...

Last year the Civil War Trails program and its partners shipped just a hair under 200,000 map-guides to travelers. The exposure aims to drive new visitors to the Graffiti House and the community.

The new Civil War Trails site is one of three in Augusta County, one of the 550 across Virginia, and one of the 1,500 trails sites across six states, the release said.