Exploring the American Civil War through 50 Historic Treasures:Exploring the American Civil War through 50 Historic Treasures brings together historic objects, documents, artwork, and the natural and built environments to tell the full story of this important event in American history. The American Civil War still matters. It matters because the war 3 4 its causes and its consequences 3 4 continue to influence America as a nation. At its core, the Civil War was about slavery. Began as a fight to secure the future