Images
From wartime photography to illustrations and political cartoons, see the Civil War through the lens and canvas of the ones who were there.
Published: 10/2/24
A Floating Hospital
A look at the Civil War hospital ship D.A January through a digital recreation of the vessel.
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Published: 8/12/24
Odd Civil War Photos, Pt. 1
Explore a sampling of the unusual subjects, scenes, and poses captured by photographers during the Civil War.
Published: 8/2/24
A Captured Weapon Freed
A photograph of Confederate soldier Charles Stephen Prescott Hill sheds light on the story of a captured sword.
Published: 8/2/24
Thaddeus Lowe’s Balloon Inflation Wagons
A photograph helps tell the story of Thaddeus Lowe's hydrogen gas reconnaissance balloons.
Published: 8/2/24
Front Face!
A Civil War envelope offers up a cheeky scene.
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Published: 5/27/24
Sailing in the Air
Explore the fascinating world of Civil War era balloons and their role in the future of air travel. Discover the innovative designs and concepts proposed by inventors of the time.
Published: 3/18/24
The Broken Glass Plate of Lincoln and McClellan
A look at Alexander Gardner's iconic photo of Abraham Lincoln and George McClellan at Antietam.
Published: 3/18/24
About the Size of It
A look at the Harper's Weekly cartoon "About the Size of It," a lighthearted take on General Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign.
Published: 3/18/24
A Close Call Close to Home
A wartime photograph helps tell the story of a Confederate soldier from Tennessee.
Published: 12/1/23
A Young Volunteer’s Short War
The tragic story of young Union army volunteer Andrew Parker, who joined the 44th New York Infantry at 19.
Published: 12/1/23
Grant Moves South
A deep dive into Timothy O'Sullivan's photograph showing Ulysses S. Grant's Union army heading south after the end of the 1864 Overland Campaign.
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Published: 11/23/23
Thanksgiving Day
Learn about how Thanksgiving Day was celebrated during the Civil War through a series of wartime illustrations.
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Published: 9/15/23
Hints to Soldiers
Explore the illustrations from "The Soldier in Our Civil War" that showcase the life of common soldiers. Learn about their camp and campaign tips and tricks.
Published: 9/1/23
New Gettysburg Photo Found
An examination of a newly discovered image of wounded soldiers at Gettysburg’s Camp Letterman in the fall of 1863.
Published: 9/1/23
An Iowan Killed in Georgia
A photo helps tell the wartime story of First Lieutenant Oliver C. Ayers, 39th Iowa Infantry.
Published: 6/7/23
Wartime Photography
A look at Vermont photographer G.H. Houghton’s “Picture Gallery” at Camp Griffin in Langley, Virginia, during the Civil War.
Published: 6/7/23
A Capitol Police Officer Inside the Dome
A look at a Civil War image of photographer John Patterson Gulick in the Capitol dome in Washington, D.C.
Published: 6/7/23
A Patriotic Pie
Called “patriotic pies” for their content and appearance by the Library Company of Philadelphia, the two-sided prints tell tales of bravery, duty, and love of country.
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