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Women in the Civil War: Stories of Courage and Resilience

Explore the remarkable tales of women like Suzie King Taylor, Clara Barton, and Sarah Edmonds who served as nurses, spies, and soldiers during the Civil War. Discover their bravery and contributions to history.

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Women in the Civil War: Stories of Courage and Resilience

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  1. Women in the Civil War

  2. Camp Followers

  3. Nurses Suzie King Taylor Clara Barton

  4. Dr. Mary Walker First Female Congressional Medal of Honor Winner

  5. Vivandieres

  6. Spies

  7. Sarah Edmonds Seelye served two years in the Second Michigan Infantry as Franklin Thompson (right). In 1886, she received a military pension. (Courtesy of the State Archives of Michigan)

  8. Discharge document for a soldier with "Sextual incompatibility." (NARA, Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1780's—1917, RG 94)

  9. Disguised as a man (left), Frances Clayton served many months in Missouri artillery and cavalry units. (By courtesy of the Trustees of the Boston Public Library)

  10. Loreta Janeta Velazquez / Lt. Harry T. Buford

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