Michigan in the Civil War Traveling Exhibit

Although no battles occurred on state soil, Michigan residents played a crucial role in the American Civil War, from the first shots at Fort Sumter, South Carolina until the final surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia. Not all Michiganders were in favor of going to war, but when the war came, thousands of Michigan men and women willingly stepped forward to help secure the Union.

This traveling exhibition from the Detroit Historical Society features 10 free-standing kiosks, each of which examines a different theme regarding Michigan’s role in the war. Over 60 artifacts and photos give the visitor insight into the ordinary and extraordinary lives that helped shape the history of the United States.