Welcome to American History Central
American History Central is an online digital encyclopedia of United States history. It has been developed as a resource for students, teachers, and anyone studying for the APUSH exam, researching history, or looking for historical facts.
Highlights
- Leaders of the Progressive Era
- New Additions
- Civil War Features
- Exploring the Founders
- American Revolution Features
- Influential Thinkers
News
Abner Doubleday “invents” baseball and orders the first shots in defense of the Union
General Ulysses S. Grant, USA — Civil War Snapshot
General Daniel Sickles loses his leg at Gettysburg but earns the Medal of Honor
General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, CSA — Civil War Snapshot
Why was Samuel Adams important?
Early Leaders of the Progressive Era
These women, and others, were instrumental in the push for abolition and women’s rights in America.
New Additions
1863
Gettysburg Campaign
Fought during the summer of 1863, the Gettysburg Campaign culminated with the Union Army of the Potomac's victory over the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3.
June 9, 1863
The Battle of Brandy Station, 1863
The Battle of Brandy Station, also known as the Battle of Fleetwood Hill, fought June 9, 1863, in Culpeper County, Virginia, was the largest cavalry engagement of the Civil War.
1862
The Battle of Shiloh, 1862
The Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, was a land engagement fought on April 6 and 7, 1862 close to the Shiloh Church, near Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee, during the American Civil War.
July 23, 1863
Battle of Manassas Gap Summary
The Battle of Manassas, also known as the Battle of Wapping Heights, was fought on July 23, 1863, in Warren County, Virginia. It was the last engagement of the Gettysburg Campaign.
Exploring the Founders from the Revolution to the Constitution
We have written biographies on many of the men and women who influenced the ideas and actions that lead to the Colonies declaring their independence from England in 1776 and culminated in the ratification of the Constitution in 1788. Some of our most popular articles are listed below.
American Revolution Features
Influential Thinkers
Selected biographies of people who influenced the ideals that swept through the Colonies and fueled the American Revolution.
