American Heritage Game of the Civil War, 1961

Summary

Some games base their play on historical events. The American Heritage Game of the Civil War -- released during the 100th anniversary of the war -- let players strategize about the United States' greatest military conflict. Northern armies try to follow similar routes to victory, while Southern forces attempt to rewrite history. The game came with an informational book discussing key military battles.

Some games base their play on historical events. The American Heritage Game of the Civil War -- released during the 100th anniversary of the war -- let players strategize about the United States' greatest military conflict. Northern armies try to follow similar routes to victory, while Southern forces attempt to rewrite history. The game came with an informational book discussing key military battles.

Artifact

Board game (Game set)

Date Made

1961

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2000.55.11

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Miriam R. Epstein.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic

Technique

Lithography

Dimensions

Height: 1.25 in

Width: 13.5 in

Length: 20 in

Inscriptions

Undocumented location: AMERICAN HERITAGE GAME of the / CIVIL WAR / Another / MB / MILTON / BRADLEY / KEY / TO FUN / and learning / FOR / AGES / 10 TO ADULT / MILTON BRADLEY COMPANY / SPRINGFIELD / MASSACHUSETTS / 4115 / MADE IN U.S.A.

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