Hillsdale Honor: The Civil War Experience

The Civil War was a defining moment in the life of our College; it tested and crystalized our founding commitments and has ever since defined who we are, what we stand for, and what we have since become. This one-semester three-credit course educates students about the Hillsdale College Civil War experience. Using primary sources—letters, essays, speeches, battle reports—it offers rich personal insights into the lives of the Civil War generation and the values, principles, and virtues they learned, lived, fought and died for. The class is required for the Military Leadership minor and is open to all students interested in learning about our College and the experience and legacy of the Civil War generation.