Clip: Conduct of the Civil War in 1861. American History TV Saturdays on C-SPAN2 Book TV Sundays on C-SPAN2 Books That Shaped America ...

What: 'Civil War paintings of Addy: Dahl Taylor's original illusrations for American Girl' When: Exhibit through Dec. 22. Where: VanderpoelHouse of History. Hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 .

Nothing says "America" like a real-life war eagle sitting on a cannon. (U.S. Army) The Civil War ended long after Old Abe and the 8th Wisconsin returned home.