Factory to Frontline: Meriden in the Civil War

From factory floors to training camps, discover how Meriden workers, families, and soldiers experienced the war—at home and on the frontline. During the Civil War era, the city of Meriden emerged as an important center of industry, demonstrating how northern manufacturing supported the Union war effort. Known especially for its silver and metalworking factories, Meriden produced a wide range of goods, including military equipment, for the war effort.