Across Five Aprils Resources

WEBSITES

Everything Civil War

Want an overdose on Civil War history? Here's your place to go.

A Selection of Lincoln's speeches

Read the best of the best from the 16th President of the United States.

MOVIE OR TV PRODUCTIONS

Across the Big Screen

This Civil War coming-of-age tale gets a 1990 movie makeover.

VIDEO

John and Bill's Story Hits the Disney Big-Time

The song "Two Brothers" by Irving Gordon, used during the iconic Disneyland show Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, is reminiscent of the two older Creighton brothers.

Lincoln in the 21st Century. And No—He's Not a Vampire Hunter

Daniel Day-Lewis snagged himself an Oscar for his portrayal of the great President in the 2013 movie, Lincoln.

Civil War Re-Enactors… from the UK

These blokes from across the pond are quite keen on the US Civil War.

AUDIO

"Four score and seven years ago..."

The Gettysburg Address as recited by Jeff Daniels.

Across Five Aprils: The Hardcore Metal Edition

Rock out to this band from Chattanooga, TN.

IMAGES

Jethro on the Cover

Here's one depiction of Jethro Creighton, standing alone on the book's cover.

Where Did Your State Fall?

Check out this color-coded map of which states went which way in the Civil War.

Our Storyteller Extraordinaire

Check out the woman who brought Jethro and the Creighton clan to life.