Death and Mourning in the American Civil War

Americans North and South had to cope with the hundreds of thousands of deaths brought on by the Civil War. This video focuses on the customs that soldiers and civilians used to handle the mass casualties of war. Artifacts featured in this vodcast include mourning clothing, accessories and battlefield objects.

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