The Museum
The American Civil War Museum of Ohio displays its Civil War collection in the exhibits described below. We also provide a 20 minute video entitled "Ohio's Role in the Civil War" and a traveling exhibit for those groups not able to visit our site. All exhibits include information pertaining to local volunteer regiments. The museum also offers a gift shop for those visitors desiring a gift to remember their visit.
Museum Exhibits
The Soldiers Life. This exhibit helps the visitor understand the daily routine and hardships that the Civil War soldier learned to endure.
Medicine. The focus of this exhibit is the inadequate medical care available during the conflict. Sickness, battlefield casualties, and medical training are discussed.
Prisoners of War. This exhibits signage discusses the pow experience and how it influenced the out come of the war. The Ohio prisoner of war camps are featured in this exhibit.
Ohio in the Civil War. This exhibits focus is on Ohio's role in the Civil War.
Put it on. Visitors can dress in reproduction Civil War era clothing and wear the soldiers uniform.
Naval Operations. Hampton Roads, the blockade, and the sinking of the Sultana are just the beginning.
Diorama Room. See several dioramas depicting major battles during the Civil War.
GAR/Civilian. Dozens of ribbons, markers, and one of a kind homemade pieces.
Traveling Exhibit
The traveling exhibit is used to reach those members of the community that are unable to visit the museum. Our initial traveling exhibit is called Ohio in the Civil War. This exhibit educates the audience on Ohio's vital role in the Civil War including: Johnson's Island & Camp Chase prisoner of war camps and the battle of Buffington Island.
