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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Shirley House Document Based Questions
Shirley House Document Based Questions
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...
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Step Into History: Gettysburg Then & Now Lesson Plan
This lesson plan pairs with the Step Into History Gettysburg Photograph videos.
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Step Into History Learning Module
This set of lesson plans provides resources and activities related to Step Into History videos.
Gettysburg: "In Company With The Army Photographer"
Charles H. Keener worked with the Christian Commission and tried to reach Gettysburg to help care for the wounded after the battle.
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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.