Virginia to roll out a Civil War history lesson on 18 wheels at Manassas

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia is rolling out its custom 18-wheel Civil War HistoryMobile for the 150th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of First Manassas.

The big rig contains what Virginia tourism officials call a high-tech immersive experience detailing the state’s pivotal role in the Civil War.

As visitors walk through the rolling exhibit, they will experience a battlefield that is intended to convey the bewildering sense of chaos experienced by soldiers. The 18-wheeler also shares with visitors the experiences of people on the home front.

The walk-through museum is the work of the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the Civil War Commission. It will make its debut Thursday at Manassas National Battlefield....