National Civil War Museum

Harrisburg is home to one of the biggest museums chronicling the Civil War, a must-see for history fans. Opened in 2001 and affiliated in 2009 with the Smithsonian museum, there is a range of exhibitions on offer that takes a detailed look at the country’s past. There is a range of artefacts, weapons, paperwork and memorabilia from the war, including property once belonging to Robert E Lee and Abraham Lincoln. If you are a history buff, you’ll love this museum and the 21,000 pieces of war memorabilia in their archive. If you plan your trip in advance you can visit when they are hosting one of the regular conferences and lectures led by respected historians.