Here’s a list of useful links that have been gathered over the years and will be updated
as new resources are found.

Authentic Campaigner
Good source for all information on all things civil war at the highest level.
Registration needed.
Click here for Link to their Website.

 

Silas’ Library of Links
You can spend hours in here and still not examine all the links.
Click here for Link to his Website.

 

Civil War Digital Digest
Very informative YouTube videos on all aspects of civil war army life.
Click here for Link to their YouTube Channel.
Click here for Link to their Website.

 

11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry living history
Although a cavalry regiment they have many excellent articles and videos on army issue items, such as Canteens, Drawers, Shirts ect.
Click here for Link to their YouTube Channel.
Click here for Link to their Website.

 

2nd United States Sharpshooters
Good source of information on civil war woodworking, leather care, Sharps Rifle maintenance and many more informative resources.
Click here for Link to their YouTube Channel.
Click here for Link to their Website.

 

Some really good info on here from cooking to packing a Knapsack.
Click here for Link to their Website.

 

Dave Taylor’s Civil War Antiques.
Over eight years of listings of civil war antiques. Extensive writes ups and high quality images of all things civil war.
Click here for Link to his website. 

 

Hathi Trust Digital Library
Godey’s Lady’s Book, alternatively known as Godey’s Magazine and Lady’s Book, was an American women’s magazine that was published in Philadelphia from 1830 to 1878. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the Civil War. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. In the 1860s Godey’s considered itself the “queen of monthlies”. Includes recipes, household hints, patterns, and music. Recipes published were submitted by women from the North and South. This collection of recipes “includes information on Union and confederate army rations, cooking on both homefronts, and substitutions used during the war by Southern cooks”.
Click here for Link to their Website.

 

The Sewing Academy.
Elizabeth Stewart Clark & Company
With a focus on the 1840-1865 era, The Sewing Academy is your home for a range for resources to help you meet your living history goals! Patterns, sewing techniques,
Click here for Link to their Website.