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An Awesome Photograph from the Civil War: A Haymarket in Washington, DC

Take a look at this awesome Civil War photograph of a haymarket in Washington, DC. See the Smithsonian in the background? If not, let us know what those buildings are! Source: Library of Congress.

Washington, D.C. Park of Wiard guns at the Arsenal; H.L. Stuart, Nathaniel P. Willis, and Gen. Daniel E. Sickles at right

Incredible Photograph from the Civil War: Three Men at the Washington Arsenal

An incredible photograph from the Civil War shows three men at the Washington Arsenal. Don't forget to read our guest post by GoDCer Andrew on the explosion that killed 21 at the Arsenal.

Capt. B.S. Brown (left); Lt. John P. Shaw, Co. F 2nd Regt. Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry (center); and Lt. Fry (right) with African American men and boy.

Exploring Camp Brightwood on the Cultural Tourism D.C. Heritage Trail

Take an historic journey to Camp Brightwood on the Cultural Tourism D.C. Heritage Trail. Learn more about this Civil War landmark at 5704 Georgia Ave. NW.

Detailed 1861 Map of Prince George's County

Detailed 1861 map of Prince George's County, Maryland.

Photograph shows cargo ships at the wharf in Alexandria, Virginia from Pioneer Mill, which was six stories high.

Incredible View of Alexandria Wharf in 1865

What did Alexandria, Virginia look like in 1865? This photo shows the Alexandria wharf in May, 1865.

Photograph shows the president's rail car at the Alexandria station. Photograph probably taken in Jan. The car was later used as Lincoln's funeral car.

The President's Official Railroad Car in 1865: Four Months Later, It Was Used as Lincoln's Funeral Car

Discover the story behind the President's official railroad car in 1865 and why it was used four months later as Abraham Lincoln's funeral car.

Photograph shows soldiers inside prison area where slaves were held.

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

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.

Photo shows the mansion called Falkland, built in the 1850s as a summer residence and burned by either Confederate troops or camp followers on July 12, 1864.

The Tragic Burning of Falkland in 1864: Montgomery Blair's Home

Take a look at the tragic history of Falkland, Montgomery Blair's home, which was burned by Confederate troops or camp followers on July 12th, 1864. Read more on our post about how Silver Spring got its name.

Print shows a large campaign banner for Republican presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln and running mate Hannibal Hamlin. Lincoln's first name is given here as "Abram." The banner consists of a thirty-three star American flag pattern printed on cloth. In one corner, a bust portrait of Lincoln, without beard, encircled by stars, appears on a blue field.

An Amazing Piece of American History: Lincoln's Campaign Banner from 1860

Discover an amazing piece of American history – a large campaign banner for Republican presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln from the 1860 election. View the thirty-three star American flag pattern and bust portrait of Lincoln encircled by stars. Learn more here!

General view of the city from the south toward the Treasury Building and the White House. Cows are grazing near Tiber Creek.

Marveling at the Historic Photographs at the National Archives

Explore the amazing photographs from the National Archives, including a view of the Treasury Department and White House taken during the Civil War. Come marvel at history!

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