Feeding the Union Army: The Hidden Logistics of the Civil War

Discover how Union commissary sergeants kept Civil War soldiers fed and armies moving. This class examines the Army Commissary Department, the daily responsibilities of officers and sergeants, and the intricate logistics behind rations, storage, transportation, and field cooking. Participants will also explore how these systems shaped the development of today’s military commissary operations. The class includes a hands-on opportunity to interact with Civil War era equipment similar to what troops used in the field.