Interactive Tours
Virtual Tours
Virtual tours of American Civil War monuments offer a unique opportunity for individuals to explore and learn about significant historical sites from the comfort of their own homes. These digital experiences provide immersive journeys through key locations, allowing users to engage with rich narratives, artifacts, and interactive elements.
Civil War Monuments in Kansas
Topeka Cemetery Monuments, USA
Take a virtual tour of the Topeka Cemetery, the oldest chartered cemetery in Kansas, established in 1859. In the Topeka Cemetery stands a granite soldier statue commemorating the valor of Civil War soldiers who participated in the Battle of the Blue. These monuments, found across Kansas, pay tribute to the veterans who contributed to Kansas earning the moniker of the “soldier state” following the war.
Civil War Monuments in Scotland
Old Calton Cemetery, UK
Explore the Old Calton burial grounds in Edinburgh and discover the American Civil War Memorial, alternatively known as the Scottish-American Soldiers Monument. Unveiled on August 21, 1893, it commemorates Scots who fought and perished in the American Civil War. Featuring a standing depiction of Abraham Lincoln, with a liberated slave expressing gratitude at his feet, the monument stands prominently in the burial ground, positioned just before Hume’s tomb.
This memorial holds the distinction of being the sole monument to the American Civil War situated outside the United States and was the inaugural statue of a U.S. president erected beyond her borders. Furthermore, it remains the sole statue of Lincoln in Scotland.
Civil War Monuments in Scotland
F. Douglass Mural, Edinburgh, UK
Embark on an interactive tour to discover a mural of Frederick Douglass unveiled before October 2020. Crafted in black and white, this masterpiece was brought to life by a local graffiti artist known as TrenchOne.
Located near the Union Canal, the mural holds a deeper historical significance. In the 1840s, Frederick Douglass, renowned as a global social reformer and later hailed as “Scotland’s anti-slavery agent,” resided just a few doors away at 33 Gilmore Place. Having fled enslavement in Maryland years earlier, Douglass was now on a legal crusade supported by the American Anti-Slavery Society, fighting fervently against the oppression of humanity.
Civil War Monuments in Scotland
R. A. Smith Memorial, Edinburgh, UK
This memorial, situated in Dean Cemetery, honors the memory of Colonel Robert A. Smith, a native of Edinburgh.
In 1862, Colonel Robert A. Smith, then 26 years old, led a charge at the Battle of Mumfordville in Kentucky, where he suffered fatal wounds. His sister journeyed behind Union lines in a wagon to retrieve his body, leading to his burial in Jackson with full military honors.
Meanwhile, Smith’s brother, James, had already returned home to Scotland. As a wealthy industrialist, he commissioned memorial obelisks in Jackson and Edinburgh’s Dean Cemetery to honor his brother. Additionally, he financed a substantial 30-ton memorial in Kentucky, marking the location of Colonel Smith’s passing.
Civil War Monuments in Illinois
Oak Woods Cemetery, USA
Welcome to the 360° virtual tour of Oak Woods Cemetery, established in 1853 and designed by landscape architect Adolph Strauch. This historic cemetery is the final resting place of thousands, including Confederate soldiers reburied after the Civil War, African-American icons like Harold Washington and Ida B. Wells, Olympic hero Jesse Owens, and nuclear physicist Enrico Fermi. Oak Woods also houses memorials to both Union and Confederate soldiers, as well as a significant abolitionist monument. Take this opportunity to explore the rich history and notable figures who shaped the cultural and political landscape of Chicago and beyond.