About Encyclopedia Virginia

Encyclopedia Virginia is a publicly accessible online publication of the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. As a web publication, the Encyclopedia adds an entirely new dimension to the work done by VFH over the last thirty years. With the mission to develop the civic, cultural, and intellectual life of the Commonwealth by creating learning opportunities for all Virginians, VFH brings together the resources and content to make the Encyclopedia a valuable tool for exploring the people, history, government, economy, and culture of Virginia.

The Encyclopedia Virginia contains is a comprehensive resource about the American Civil War in Virginia. Information includes a timeline and dozens of entries on key figures, events, and battles.