Civil War Artifacts and Stories Quiz

What was the purpose of the ornate campaign chest at the Philadelphia Sanitary Fair?

• To raise funds for the museum

• To store medical supplies

• To display Civil War artifacts

• To award the most popular general or admiral

Which general was awarded the campaign chest at the Philadelphia Sanitary Fair?

• General David Bell Birney

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General Joseph Kershaw

• General Robert E. Lee

What was unique about the return of General Kershaw's sword?

• It was never returned

• It was returned by a civilian

• It was returned by a corporal

• It was returned by a general

Where was General Kershaw's sword made?

• Richmond

• Charleston

• Philadelphia

• New York

What is notable about Major General Frank Wheaton's sword?

• It was lost in a fire

• It was used in battle

• It was made by Tiffany & Company

• It was a gift from the President

What event did Major General Wheaton's sword survive?

• A theft

• A tent fire

• A battle

• A shipwreck

What was Jefferson Davis's saddlebag used for?

• Carrying weapons

• Storing personal items during his escape

• Transporting food supplies

• Holding official documents

Where was Jefferson Davis's saddlebag made?

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Augusta, Georgia

• Richmond, Virginia

What was the purpose of Robert Todd Lincoln's briefcase?

• To hold documents as Secretary of War

• To transport money

• To store personal letters

• To carry military orders

What type of firearm did Robert Todd Lincoln own?

• A double-barreled shotgun

• A single action army revolver

• A flintlock pistol

• A cap and ball revolver