About The Western Theater in the Civil War

This is no ordinary Civil War site. This space will offer you the chance to read work by the best scholars, writers, and researchers in the Western Theater area of study (including the Trans-Mississippi).  Authors of some of your favorite campaign and battle studies are featured, as are National Park service rangers, battlefield guides, respected bloggers, and up and coming historians. You can always expect to find quality content related to the most important theater of the American Civil War.

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You will also find events that involve our team of writers, as well as learning opportunities with some of the most respected historians today.  This allows you the chance to delve deeper into the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

Preservation Opportunities

Support Western Theater Battlefields!

The American Battlefield Trust has several efforts that include saving ground at Western Theater battle sites.  Please consider preserving our history by clicking on the links below to donate today!

Save 303 Critical Acres in Tennessee

Franklin

Chattanooga

Save 99 Crucial Acres at Three Western Theater Battlefields

Shiloh

Raymond

Vicksburg

Save 42 Vital Acres at Two Key Civil War Western Theater Battlefields

Brice's Cross Roads

Chattanooga

Following Donelson's Brigade at the Perryville Battlefield

May 8, 2021 at 9:30 EST, Meet at Tour Stop #2

Hike will be approximately three miles long and last two hours.

Please bring adequate footwear and water. 

For more information, click Learn More below, or contact Taylor Bishop.