Wagons and camera of Sam A. Cooley, U.S. photographer, Department of the South.
Photography in the Civil War
Learn more about photography during the Civil War, from techniques used in the 1860s — including 3-D photography — to what photos can reveal about battles to tips on taking photos yourself on the battlefield.
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Gettysburg: "Brady's Photographs of the Scene of Conflict"
On August 6, 1863, the following review appeared in the "Fine Arts" column, offering details on Mathew Brady's Gettysburg photographs then on display.
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Step Into History Learning Module
This set of lesson plans provides resources and activities related to Step Into History videos.
Step Into the Aftermath of the Civil War's First Major Battle
During the first major battle of the Civil War at Manassas (Bull Run), the home of the Henry family got caught between Union and Confederate artillery...
Step Into an Iconic Civil War Photo at Cedar Mountain
After successfully defending the Confederate Capital during the Peninsula Campaign, Robert E. Lee decided to embark on his first northern offensive...
“Brady's Photographs of the Campaign in Virginia”
A reporter described an 1864 exhibit of photographs from the Overland Campaign in Mathew Brady's photography gallery.
Step Into Union and Confederate Headquarters at Brandy Station
Built in 1790, Farley witnessed the Battle of Brandy Station in June of 1863. After the battle, Confederate General JEB Stuart made his headquarters...
