Midwest Civil War Civilian Education, Inc., is a non-profit group created by the organizers of the Midwest Civil War Civilian Conferences. The purpose of the organization is to provide a focal point for research on topics relevant to everyday civilian life during the era, including:

Clothing for men, women and children

Architecture, furnishings and interior design of the era

Common objects used around the house, farmstead and workshop

Transportation, communications and technology of the era

Period crafts and occupations

Mid 19th century foodways

The social, cultural and political norms and trends of the era