A black and white photograph of men advertising with signs posted on their horse and buggies

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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Step Into the First Major Battle of the Civil War

Today on "Step Into History" we visit Sudley Springs Ford, where the Union Army crossed right before and after the First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run)...

Step Into The Rebel Sharpshooter at Gettysburg Photograph

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Step Into History: Gettysburg Then & Now Lesson Plan

This lesson plan pairs with the Step Into History Gettysburg Photograph videos.

Garry Adelman at Antietam with a historic photo of Captain J.M. Knap's Penn. Independent Battery "E" Light Artillery

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Step Into History: Civil War Then & Now Lesson Plan

This lesson plan pairs with the Step Into History Civil War Photograph videos.

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Step Into Antietam: The Bloodiest Day in American History

Garry Adelman visits Antietam National Battlefield to document the locations of four famous photographs of the bloodiest day in American History. View...