#OnThisDay in 1865, President Lincoln is shot in Ford’s Theatre. See a piece of the theatre’s bunting on display in #CivilWarAndReconstruction. He dies the next day.

Credit: Civil War Museum of Philadelphia on loan from Gettysburg Foundation

A flag pole relic

#OnThisDay in 1861, an attack at Fort Sumter sparks the Civil War. See a flagpole relic from Fort Sumter in #CivilWarAndReconstruction.

Credit: Civil War Museum of Philadelphia on loan from Gettysburg Foundation

A book cover for Uncle Tom's Cabin

#OnThisDay in 1852, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” an anti-slavery book written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, is published. Check out this first edition in our exhibit, #CivilWarAndReconstruction.

From the National Constitution Center Collection

Today is the birthday of the U.S. Army! Our #CivilWarAndReconstruction exhibit features many artifacts used by U.S. soldiers during the Civil War. Here are some highlights that are now on display!