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Torn Within & Threatened Without

Explore the difficult decisions Kentuckians faced during the Civil War and how individual choice has a major impact in shaping history.

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Benjamin Buckner

Ben has been fighting for both the Union & slavery, but the Emancipation Proclamation has angered him. Will he keep doing his duty? Will his slave Jim leave to seek his own freedom?

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Clay & Crittenden

Two Kentucky politicians are trying to balance power between the north & south. Will their balancing act fall apart?

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Henry Lane Stone

Young Henry wants a great adventure.
Will he win fame or an early grave?

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Elijah Marrs

Born into slavery, Elijah now has a chance at freedom. Will he risk everything by joining the Union army?

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Ellen Wallace

The war is tearing Ellen’s world apart. Will she respond with kindness or cruelty?

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John Marshall Harlan

A former slave owner, Justice Harlan now has the chance to defend the rights of all Americans. Is he up to the challenge?

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Follow Henry (Map)

Henry Lane Stone joined the Confederate Army and fought throughout the war. Can you help Henry get to where he needs to go?

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