Series of exhibits highlighting local soldier profiles, Civil War recruiting station, battlefield medicine, prisoners of war, Abraham Lincoln’s role and influence, Michigan’s Civil War home front and Michigan’s contribution to the underground railroad.

From the Plymouth Historical Museum
Collection of the Civil War-related memorabilia of Captain John C. Hardy, 2nd Michigan Infantry Regiment, who was among the first to enlist after President Lincoln’s call for 75,000 volunteers in response to the surrender of Fort Sumter to the Confederacy.

From Larry B. Massie
Annotated display of books, pamphlets and printed literature from the 1840s–2007 that document the participation and accomplishments of Michigan and its residents during the Civil War.

From the American Numismatic Association
Explores different types of emergency money issued as copper, gold and silver coins hoarded as the war progressed. Presents coins, notes and tokens, along with accompanying text and photographs.

From the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Traces Douglass’ life under slavery and his daring journey to freedom, using excerpts from his autobiography. Highlights the role of literacy in enabling Douglass to resist bondage and champion civil rights.