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Interested in learning more about women's lives during the Civil War? Check out some of our favorite resources below. 

Videos

In this Youtube video, historian DeAnne Blanton discusses the crucial role women played in the Civil War on and off the battlefield. Some women wanted to support the war effort up close, going as far as to disguise themselves as men and serve as soldiers. 

This YouTube video describes the unique roles that women played during the Civil War. Some women supported the war on the battlefield by being nurses, spies, etc. while others maintained the home front.

Podcasts 

This podcast episode discusses the experiences of women during the Civil War. The host and guests discuss the efforts of women such as Harriet Scott, Ida B. Wells, and Harriet Tubman.

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