Civil War Artifacts and Stories

What was the purpose of the Philadelphia Sanitary Fair's campaign chest?

• To display Civil War uniforms

• To store military weapons

• To raise funds for the museum

• To allow the public to vote for their favorite general or admiral

Which general was awarded the ornate campaign chest at the Philadelphia Sanitary Fair?

• General Robert E. Lee

• General Joseph Kershaw

• General David Bell Birney

• General Frank Wheaton

What unusual event occurred with General Kershaw's sword after his capture?

• It was displayed in a museum immediately

• It was given to a corporal by General Kershaw

• It was lost in battle

• It was melted down for metal

Who was the maker of Major General Frank Wheaton's sword?

• Winchester Repeating Arms

• Remington Arms

• Colt Factory

• Tiffany and Company

What significant event did Major General Frank Wheaton's sword survive?

• A theft attempt

• A battle in Gettysburg

• A tent fire

• A shipwreck

What was the origin of the saddle valise associated with Jefferson Davis?

• Charleston, South Carolina

• New York, New York

• Augusta, Georgia

• Richmond, Virginia

What role did Robert Todd Lincoln serve that led to him receiving a briefcase?

• Governor of Illinois

• Ambassador to France

• Secretary of War

• President of the United States

What type of firearm did Robert Todd Lincoln own?

• A flintlock pistol

• A cap and ball revolver

• A musket

• A model 1873 Single Action Army

Approximately how many three-dimensional artifacts does the National Civil War Museum have?

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 10,000

• 6,000

What is the primary focus of the National Civil War Museum?

• Modern military technology

• Civil War artifacts and education

• American Revolutionary War

• World War II history