Images
Published: 11/22/19
The Dogs of Andersonville
Learn about "Spot," one of the dogs used to guard Union prisoners of war at Andersonville.
Published: 10/21/19
Grant’s War Horse: Cincinnati
Discover the story of Grant's favorite war horse, Cincinnati. Learn about their bond and Cincinnati's role during the Civil War.
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Published: 10/7/19
The Overland Campaign
Explore the intense and bloody Overland Campaign during the Civil War. Follow the footsteps of Grant and Lee through stunning historical images.
Published: 10/4/19
Which Way Did They Go?
Julian Scott’s 1872 painting “Sold” helps tell the story of the use of "Quaker guns" during the American Civil War.
Published: 9/27/19
A Hair-Raising Incident at Shiloh
Frank Leslie’s Illustrated History of the Civil War, published in 1895, contained a broad collection of sketches that had appeared during the conflict in Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. One of...
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Published: 6/29/19
The Seven Days Battles
Learn about the historic Seven Days Battles of the Civil War that took place near Richmond through images.
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Published: 5/23/19
The American Civil War Museum: A Photo Tour
Experience the grand opening of the American Civil War Museum through a captivating photo tour. Immerse yourself in the exhibits and learn about the diverse perspectives of the Civil War.
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Published: 2/19/19
Feeding the Troops
“An army marches on its stomach.” Variations of this statement have been attributed to great historical leaders, including Frederick the Great and Napoleon Bonaparte, over the last 150 years. The...
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Published: 10/19/18
Currier and Ives on Lincoln
Explore prints of Abraham Lincoln made by Currier and Ives during the Civil War. Discover the artistry and historical significance of these iconic images.
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Published: 5/2/18
Chancellorsville
Explore the Battle of Chancellorsville through images. Learn about General Hooker's ambitious plans to outwit General Lee and achieve victory.
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Published: 12/15/17
Winter is Coming
Explore captivating Civil War scenes that depict the harsh winter conditions Union and Confederate soldiers endured.
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Published: 7/3/17
Gettysburg in Art
Numerous artists have produced renditions of the Battle of Gettysburg, some of them created within days of the fighting, others years afterward. We've assembled a variety of these portrayals.
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Published: 3/7/17
Battle of the Ironclads
Experience the historic Battle of the Ironclads: witness the clash between CSS Virginia and USS Monitor in 1862, a pivotal moment in naval warfare.
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Published: 6/10/16
Sketches of War
Explore the captivating illustrations of the American Civil War by master artist F.O.C. Darley.
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Published: 9/15/15
The Dead of Antietam
Explore Mathew Brady's haunting photographs of "The Dead of Antietam," capturing the devastating reality of war in chilling detail.
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Published: 6/17/15
Civil War Quarters
Discover the diverse tents and shelters used during the Civil War. From Sibley tents to improvised structures, explore the different ways soldiers set up camp.
Published: 6/30/14
Inside the Photographer’s Studio
Between 1861 and 1865, roughly one thousand photographers captured the people and places of the Civil War; dozens followed the armies, shooting pictures of the men who were firing the...
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Published: 10/9/13
Wounded Warriors: Civil War Amputation
Learn about the realities of Civil War amputation and the difficult decisions doctors faced on the battlefield.
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