Artillery at Antietam: Step Into this Historic Photo

Experience Civil War Photography Firsthand

On September 20, 1862, Alexander Gardner arrived at the Antietam Battlefield to photograph the aftermath of the bloodiest day in American history. There, he took a shot of the troops of Pennsylvania Battery E, also known as Knap's Battery. Join Garry Adelman as we "step into" this historic photo.

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Washington County, MD | September 17, 1862
Result: Union Victory
Estimated Casualties
22,717
Union
12,401
Confed.
10,316