American Heritage Game of the Civil War, 1961
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Board game (Game set)
Date Made
1961
Creators
Place of Creation
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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SetThinking Inside the Box: Board Games in America
- 18 Artifacts
Board games have engaged Americans in friendly competition for two hundred years. Reaching their height of popularity from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s, board games remain a widespread leisure activity. Colorful graphics and a playful purpose belie their cultural significance, but a closer look reveals important shifts in American society.