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African Slaver, Director Kristina Estle

This small sculpture depicts the captain of a slave vessel. These men were paid a percentage for each slave they had aboard. Despite lawmakers placing…

Slave Vessel 1, Director Kristina Estle

This a model of a slave vessel that would have been used during the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The triangular trade route involving America, European…

National Tribute, Director Kristina Estle

Newspaper article June 30, 1887, Washington, D.C., this article retells the stories told by Civil War soldiers.

Pride Over Prejudice, Director Kristina Estle

A depicted scene at the Battle of Nashville on Dec. 16, 1864, painted by Rick Reeves.

Prelude to Surrender, Director Kristina Estle

Large picture depicting Appomattox, the ending of the Civil War. The scene at Appomattox, Virginia, April 9, 1865 painting by Rick Reeves.

Call to Arms!, Director Kristina Estle

With the promise of freedom in sight, many freed and enslaved men of color enlisted in the Civil War. Advertisements such as shown were used to excite…

Civil War Bullets, Director Kristina Estle

This is a collection of bullets used during the Civil War.

Civil War Musket, Director Kristina Estle

Civil War musket US Model 1861.

Civil War Discharge Paper, Director Kristina Estle

Authentic discharge document from the Civil War era. Elijah S. Brown, a local soldier from Bellaire, Ohio, 43rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. First…

Slave Collar, Director Kristina Estle

This slave collar was placed on a slave who had previously attempted to run away; the long spiked probes would prevent another attempted escape in…