The Civil War & Underground Railroad Museum of Philadephia - Museum - Civil War Pennsylvania Military Heritage Trail - Pennsylvania has a rich military history that ties the Commonwealth to our nation’s wars and military conflicts. During the colonial and early national periods, locations spanning the state were the sites of military outposts and numerous military actions. During the American Civil War, Pennsylvania served as a logistical and personnel center for the Union Army and was, at selected moments, the scene of major military action. Since the Civil War, the Commonwealth has continued to support the nation with significant numbers of Soldiers, as a logistical center, and as a key transit location for those moving to the fight.

The Civil War & Underground Railroad Museum of Philadephia

Museum

Founded in 1888 by veteran Union Army, Navy and Marine corps officers, ours is the oldest chartered Civil War institution in the United States created to preserve the history of that conflict, and to promote public education through the collection, preservation and display of artifacts and written and photographic documents.

Civil War

Pennsylvania Military Heritage Trail

Pennsylvania has a rich military history that ties the Commonwealth to our nation’s wars and military conflicts. During the colonial and early national periods, locations spanning the state were the sites of military outposts and numerous military actions. During the American Civil War, Pennsylvania served as a logistical and personnel center for the Union Army and was, at selected moments, the scene of major military action. Since the Civil War, the Commonwealth has continued to support the nation with significant numbers of Soldiers, as a logistical center, and as a key transit location for those moving to the fight.