Ghosts at the Civil War island prison at Fort Delaware State Park.

During the Civil War, each side accused the other of mistreating prisoners of war. Today, most historians believe that there was systemic and deliberate abuse o

Moving narrative of the harrowing ordeal of Civil War prisoners. Based on newly discovered primary sources.

Located on Pea Patch Island, Fort Delaware was erected to defend local ports from enemy attack but never received or fired a shot in anger. The first earthen-wo

During the Civil War, each side accused the other of mistreating prisoners of war. Today, most historians believe that there was systemic and deliberate abuse o