The Impact of Resource Scarcity During the Civil War

When we think of the Civil War, we often picture the battles, leaders, and troop movements. But behind the headlines of history were everyday challenges that shaped the war’s outcome. How did the landscape influence strategy? How did weather affect both soldiers in the field and families at home? And how did shortages—made worse by the Union blockade—impact survival on both sides?

Join a ranger at the Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center for a free outdoor talk exploring how soldiers and civilians faced these hardships, and how the struggle over resources played a crucial role in the war’s outcome.

Please bring a blanket, towel, or chair to sit on.

(Photo: Library of Congress)

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• Next month, 20th September, 11:00 am, Bearing The People's Love in Studley
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• This November, 15th November, 10:00 am, Last Winter of the War in Chester