Antiques Roadshow

Special: The Civil War Years

Passport Season 21 Episode 27 | 52m 57s

Learn more about historical items from on and off the battlefield during the tumultuous Civil War years in this special hour. Notable finds include a Lincoln, Cabinet & Senate signed album, a Walt Whitman war letter, and a hospital steward's uniform.

Aired: 01/23/17

Expires: 11/14/22

Rating: TV-G

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