Civil War Trails, Inc.  is a non-profit initiative founded in 1994 offering more than 1,550 sites in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. More than 750 of their sites are being interpreted for the first time. More than 800 partners (state tourism office, DOTs, destination marketing organizations, chambers, businesses, museums, etc.) support and promote the program on a daily basis. Civil War Trails is governed by a board of directors from each state. They publish 15 map/guide brochures that are distributed directly to consumers and at state and local welcome centers, attractions, and amenities. 

Civil War Trails is a multi-state program that connects visitors with the great campaigns and lesser-known sites of the Civil War. Their signature signs and distinctive red bugle guides visitors as they follow in the footsteps of the generals, soldiers, citizens, and the enslaved who found themselves in the midst of this great struggle. 

Their guest-focused approach allows us to interpret — not commemorate or memorialize—the events, people, and places of the most pivotal time in our nation’s history. There’s always something new to see and do along the Trail, as our program continues to grow. We look forward to seeing you on the Trail!

To learn more, visit the Civil War Trails website here.