Zouaves, a Naval Officer, a Confederate and an Elite Knickerbocker
This soldier in the 5th New York Infantry, better known as Duryée’s Zouaves for its commander, Col. Abram Duryée, apparently liked his portrait enough to have it tinted by a
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Paper Trail
Printed on a thin strip of paper cut from a newspaper page and tucked behind the mat of Oliver Gardner’s portrait are poignant details of his Civil War service. He
“Hold Straight On” at Salem Church
On the battlefield of Salem Church, the 16th New York Infantry held its ground against a larger force of Confederates. But as the fire intensified and the full weight of
Bandsmen: Musicians who inspired esprit de corps and patriotic fervor with their horns
Featuring images collected in collaboration with Editor Dale Niesen of the Facebook group “The Image Collector” and other sources, reviewed by Jeff Stockham. This Union musician holds an over-the-shoulder tenor
Miniature Flags and Secession Cockades: Images from the Matthew L. Oswalt M.D. Collection
Folk art and the humanistic side of the Civil War have long captivated Matt Oswalt. “Photography is a natural extension of these interests,” notes Oswalt, who began collecting soldier images
Green-Wood Cemetery: Final resting place for more than 5,000 Union and Confederate veterans in Brooklyn, N.Y.
By Jeffrey I. Richman, with images courtesy of The Green-Wood Historic Fund Collections During the first half of the 19th century, American cities rapidly expanded. As the living packed into
Press Coverage of Gettysburg and Vicksburg, May-November 1863
The Siege of Vicksburg and the Battle of Gettysburg decided the fate of the Southern armies, and ultimately the Confederate nation. Gettysburg went down in history as the best remembered
The Courage of a Trooper at Trevilian Station
The 10th New York Cavalry found itself in a precarious position along the Virginia Central Railroad near Trevilian Station on June 11, 1864. In the immediate aftermath of a successful
Author of a Southern Anthem
The Confederate States of America did not have an official anthem. However, several songs popularized during its four years in existence stirred the soul of the fledgling nation. The playlist
MMB: A concise history of the unconventional, untethered and unruly warriors of the Mississippi Marine Brigade
By Paul Russinoff A column of dilapidated wagons and carriages drawn by broken-down horses creaked along a neglected Mississippi road one summer’s day in 1863. The thoroughfare stretched for some