About this item
The new, amazingly detailed, and thorough guide from the author of The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide.Although the Civil War was fought across America, the most captivating events for history buff s seem to be those that occurred in the relatively small region surrounding the two wartime capitals, Washington, DC, and Richmond, Virginia. In The Civil War Road Trip: A Guide to Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, author Michael Weeks takes you on complete tours of every major military campaign in the region during the first two years of the war, from First Manassas in 1861 to Gettysburg in 1863. Weeks has visited every site included here, learning their vibrant stories and driving thousands of miles to bring readers the most accurate information.
About the Author
Hi! My name is Michael Weeks. My passion for the road has taken me across tens of thousands of miles in search of the living roots of U.S. history. My experiences have led me to write my Civil War Road Trip Guides, all of which are geared toward helping and encouraging you to find your own roads and discover these places for yourself. Nothing will open your eyes to the joy and the importance of exploring our past like being there. My experiences and my books will help you do that.
I live in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, with my wife and fellow road companion, Charlotte. I am a former board member of the Chicago Civil War Round Table and the Camp Douglas Restoration Foundation. To keep up with my wanderings, look me up at civilwarroadtrip.com or follow me on Twitter @cwroadtrip. Happy travels!
