The Virginia Civil War 150 HistoryMobile is a traveling history museum designed by historians from the Virginia Historical Society and the
National Park Service and housed in a 53-foot expandable tractor-trailer. The HistoryMobile uses state-of-the-art technology
and immersive exhibit spaces to present individual stories of the Civil War from the perspectives of those who experienced it—young and
old, enslaved and free, soldier and civilian.

Inside the HistoryMobile, imagine the war from a soldier's perspective, hearing for a few moments the sounds of battle; listen to
the words written by a mortally wounded son to his father. Step into a fine house in Fredericksburg and read the letters of the child who
lives there. Wander into a slave cabin and listen to a conversation between enslaved people as they decide whether to run to freedom. Use
interactive displays to consider the real Civil War era decisions of real Virginians. Ponder how much was lost in the war—lives, homes, and
families—and how much was gained by the newly freed and reunited American people.

The Civil War made its mark on Virginia, more than any other place. The HistoryMobile carries this rich history to the counties, towns,
and cities, and to battlefields, fairs, parks, and schools across Virginia. In September 2012, the HistoryMobile will travel to Maryland
for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam. A project of the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission, the
HistoryMobile is free and open to the public and has already received more than 20,000 visitors.

To learn more about the Civil War 150 HistoryMobile and to see where it's going next, visit www.HistoryMobile.org.