The Minnesota Historical Society's commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War features items from our collections, special events, educational resources and more.
Ship’s wheel and bell of the USS Minnesota – a witness to the battle between the ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia.
Frock coat worn by a member of the 1st Minnesota Regiment.
Sword carried by Colonel Henry C. Lester of the 3rd Minnesota Regiment
Surgical instruments used by the surgeon of the 5th Minnesota Regiment
Samuel Badger was a member of the color guard at the 1891 Reunion of the 6th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry.Anonymous Artist, ca. 1870, Pastel on Paper
Battle of Kelly's Field, by Harry J. Kellogg, Oil, 1890
Napolean Jackson Tecumseh Dana, Brigadier General, First Minnesota Infantry. 1861-1862
First Minnesota Mounted Rangers in front of the temporary barracks outside the walls at Fort Snelling, 1864
Battle flag of the 28th Virginia Regiment captured by the 1st Minnesota Regiment at Gettysburg.
The First Infantry Regiment of Minnesota Militia was renumbered the Thirteenth Minnesota U.S. Infantry Regiment when it was enlisted to fight in the Spanish-American War. See it at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Organized in fall 1861, the First Battery, Minnesota Light Artillery was initially outfitted with two 12-pounder howitzers and four brass rifled guns that were later exchanged for three-inch Rodman rifled guns. See it at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Organized late in the summer of 1862, the Tenth Minnesota had a career that included service in the U.S. -Dakota War before going south to join other Minnesota regiments in the battles of Tupelo, Nashville, and in the New Orleans-Mobile-Montgomery Expedition. See it at at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Christie Letters: three brothers from southern Minnesota enlisted in the First Minnesota.
They wrote extensively while in the Army. Their letters reveal observations on war, society, and contemporary politics. Read them.
"Minnesota in the Civil War" by Kenneth Carley. A lavishly illustrated, richly detailed book presents a comprehensive picture of Minnesota’s involvement in the Civil War.
"Go If You Think It Your Duty" by Andrea R. Foroughi. A Minnesota couple's Civil War letters.
"The Last Full Measure" by Richard Moe. The definitive history of the First Minnesota Volunteers in the Civil War.
Although the American Civil War was not fought directly on Minnesota soil, we did play an important role. The Civil War Daybook follows Minnesota’s role in the War and on the home front day-by-day.
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