The remarkable stories of Mrs. Lincoln and Mrs. Davis.

Details how women from both the North and South were inspired to join the war effort. Includes the stories of such heroines as nurse Clara Barton, spy Rose O'Neal Greenhow, and the thousands who took on surprising new roles in factories and on the front lines.

The story of the little known and often incredible stories of the men--and women--who became espionage agents for North and South.

She was an ordinary small-town girl caught in the crossfire of one of America's most cataclysmic events. A brutal twist of fate and her own generosity of spirit cost this young girl her life, but assured Jennie Wade a place in history as the only civilian killed during the devastating Battle of Gettysburg.

She was fifteen when the Civil War burst on her hometown. This young heroine nursed the wounded and the dying amidst the worst horrors of war. Her legacy is a rare civilian account of the conflict. Everything young Tillie knew to be safe and tranquil in the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania came to an abrupt end on July 1, 1863. After two years of war, Confederate soldiers were seen approaching from Cashtown, eight miles away from Tillie's home. She was sent to a farmhouse to escape from danger. Ironically, that house became a field hospital just 600 yards from the frontlines of the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. This is where Tillie Pierce became an American heroine.

The woman behind the legend and the making of the myth of General George Custer.

Did you know that Orville and Wilbur Wright had a sister, Katherine, who contributed as much to Kitty Hawk as her famous brothers? Ever since the first manned flight, women possessed a passion for flying and a deep desire to use their skills to serve as combat pilots in times of war. It wasn't until 1993 that American women were officially allowed to fly combat aircraft. Join us as we learn about the struggles, the accomplishments, and contributions of women pilots of the past, present, and future.

Unsung Heroes: The Story of America's Female Patriots is an inspirational saga of unrecognized courage and sacrifice that touches every community in the nation. These are women who, despite the hardships of military service, are proud of their long-standing commitment to the patriotic ideals of the United States. Executively produced by Academy Award® winner Ron Howard, Unsung Heroes is a story of all guts and no glory and its theme, the price of liberty, is relevant to all Americans. Through rare photographs, archival materials, personal memorabilia and on-camera interviews, this documentary illustrates the enormous accomplishments and profound sacrifices of our female patriots that have previously been ignored...until now!