Our Mission:

The mission of the National Civil War Chaplains Museum is to educate the public about the role of chaplains, priests, and rabbis, and religious organizations in the Civil War; to promote the continuing study of the many methods of dissemination of religious doctrine and moral teachings during the War; to preserve religious artifacts; and to present interpretive programs that show the influence of religion on the lives of political and military personnel.

Sunrise Service by Mort Künstler
"What has emerged here in Sunrise Service is a wonderful, meaningful painting. It’s an artwork that truly expresses the heart of that exceptional generation of 19th century Americans – both Southern and Northern – and I think it’s also one of the most attractive pictures that I’ve ever had the opportunity to paint."

Going Home by Mort Künstler
"As far as I can determine, Stonewall Jackson’s last journey home up the Kanawha Canal has never been portrayed in art before. This idea was suggested to me long ago – and it continued to attract me. One reason this painting is so meaningful to me is that it reconstructs a remarkable, but little-known historical event. I was also attracted by the artistic elements of this scene. You have this extraordinary procession to honor a great fallen leader, and it’s being conducted with such typical 19th century American ceremony. Then there’s this picturesque Southern bridge that’s still around today. Add to that the packet boat Marshall – whose features are well documented – and you have so many elements of a memorable painting."

“I do not know who was finally right or wrong in the last war. I do not even know whose side God was on. I do believe that in the end, God had need of a United States of America.”

Lt. Gen. Alexander Stewart, CSA Post-War Chancellor
University of Mississippi (1874)

The Museum:

The museum is currently housed in the Arthur S. DeMoss Building on the campus of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Its current display area is limited but in the future the museum hopes to expand into a 10,000 square foot facility.

Message from the Museum Director:

Welcome to the National Civil War Chaplains Museum.

A Franklin Springs Family Media Film Presentation

“I learned from this film that Jackson was a great man of faith, able to put complete trust in God through the most difficult struggles of his life.”

Justin Meulemans, Liberty University student

“The Sunday school class became an overwhelming crusade for him (Stonewall Jackson), because he believed fundamentally that every human being was a child of God and had an equal right to seek salvation. He was contributing his part toward the black race.”

Dr. James I. Robertson, Jr.

The General and his Chaplain by Dale Gallon