A Nation Torn | 1861 - 1865

Image:  Harper's Weekly, 1862, the sinking of the Stone Fleet in Charleston Harbor, details here
A Nation at War
The Civil War transformed everyday life across the country. Fathers, brothers, and sons left home for military service, while families faced the hardships and uncertainties of a nation at war.
On the Home Front
With family members away, children often took on greater responsibilities at home. Older children helped with work once done by absent fathers and brothers, while families adapted to shortages and the disruptions of wartime life.
Childhood in Wartime
Some teenage boys served as drummer boys or even soldiers, while those at home incorporated the war into their play. Children played at being soldiers, and simple homemade toys, games, and music provided familiar amusements during uncertain times.
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