Close to Conflict - Civil War Monitor

A new exhibit at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, _Close to Conflict: Canada and the American Civil War_, encourages visitors to reconsider the war’s impact on Canada, featuring items like child-sized slave shackles and historical reconstructions. The exhibit focuses on the lasting consequences of the Civil War, including the influx of Black refugees seeking freedom in Canada. Museum officials aim to show that this history extends beyond battles to include its societal effects. The display includes artifacts, testimonies, and historical context to highlight the war’s influence on Canadian society.