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The Power of a Stereographic Card: Exploring a Civil War Alexandria Slave Pen

Photograph shows soldiers inside prison area where slaves were held.
Get a glimpse of history with this powerful stereographic card taken during the Civil War at an Alexandria slave pen. Explore the emotional image and learn more about this significant era.
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This is an incredible stereographic card, taken during the Civil War. It’s a powerful image of an Alexandria slave pen.

Photograph shows soldiers inside prison area where slaves were held.
Photograph shows soldiers inside prison area where slaves were held.

Source: Library of Congress

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