A few folks--Robin and Andreas--were planning Civil War oriented courses for the fall. I mentioned one of my favorite sources for high school teachers interested in teaching a course rich in primary sources.
Here is a link to the Valley of the Shadow. I also recommend the book by Edward Ayers, In the Presence of Mine Enemies (W. W. Norton, 2004)
Link: The Valley of the Shadow: Two Communities in the American Civil War.
For the book, go to Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Presence-Mine-Enemies-America-1859-1863/dp/0393326012/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-6035790-7558233?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182309897&sr=8-1
