The refugee crisis in Europe continues to dominate headlines in news sources. Many of these refugees are escaping civil war in Syria. Were there any instances in the US Civil War of refugees fleeing war zones? If so, what were their experiences like? If not, why did they stay in those areas?

by Learnedmesomemath
Learnedmesomemath

Not only the Civil War, but any wars on American soil (Revolution, French and Indian, War of 1812)