Research Links
Interested in learning more about Civil War history? Curious about events leading up to the War? Looking for information about an ancestor? Researching a school paper? Or maybe you want to read more about the era from the people who lived it. Well, you're in luck!Compiled here is an ever evolving source of information concerning America during the mid-1800s. These are all great resources that I have found invaluable. Although the subjects greatly overlap, I have attempted to group similar subjects for your benefit.
The Confederate Salt Company is always seeking new information to help broaden our understanding of history and better our impressions. If you have a link you'd like to recommend, or an article you've written that you'd like posted on this website, please contact us.
Education Links
Smithsonian CollectionsThe Civil War (PBS)
Civil War images
Official Records
Documenting the American South
Library of Congress
Museum of the Confederacy
National Registry of Living Historians
EyeWitness to History.com
Effects of the Civil War
A House Divided
Research Links
Civil War Field FortificationsCivil War Soldiers and Sailors System
Geology and the Civil War
National Archives Service Records
Historical Census Browser
How to get Pension Records
Institute for Civil War Research
Virginia Historical Society
Civil War Prison Research Site
Diaries, Letters, and Stories
Reenactor Information
The Gentleman's GuideLiving History Tips/1st Person Advice
Confederate Jackets
Southern Uniform Colors
Stitches for Buttonholes
Sleeping Cheap For Reenactors
Hints on Campaign Camping
Drill Manuals
Confederate Coffee Substitutes
The Authentic Campaigner (forum)
Kids Links
The Civil War (PBS)Lesson Plans
The Civil War for Kids
Civil War lesson plans
Kids Click
Kids Information
Children of the Civil War
Student, Teacher and Parent Resources
Reading, Activities and Quizzes
Kids Time Line

Local Area History
Saltville HomepageSmyth County Archives
Washington County VA Information
Washington Co. Confederate Units
Emory&Henry College After Battle of Saltville
Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park
Virginia Troop Rosters
Virginia Civil War Homepage
Specific interests
Lee's LieutenantsCivil War Leaders
Railroads
Articles & Archives
Civil War Navies
Antebellum America
History of African Americans in the War
African American Civil War Links
Civil War Women
Weapons of the Civil War

