See the End of the Civil War in D.C.
This stunning old photo shows the city of Washington in May of 1865.
What Did D.C. Look Like During the Civil War?
Check out this cool photo of the city back in 1861. Click on it for a larger version. Source: Library of Congress
Civil War Reaches Tennallytown
Some of you may recall the naming debates we posted about Tenleytown some time ago. We did some more history sleuthing for some good stories about the neighborhood and came across a great article from The Baltimore...
Incredible 1863 Photo of Downtown Washington – “Views of War”
Here is a great old photo from 1863 showing Alexander Gardner‘s photo gallery at 7th and D. Click the image for a detailed version. Source: Library of Congress
District of Columbia and the Seat of War on the Potomac (1861)
This is an old Civil War map of the D.C. area from 1861. Source: Library of Congress
No Ordinary Soldier: Sarah Rosetta Wakeman
Many women at the outbreak of the Civil War did not know how to support their favored side. The roles of woman at the time were limited and none of them were direct involvement in the...
Photos and Map From Civil War Convalescent Camp
This is an 1863 map of the convalescent camp four miles outside of Washington. This was run by the U.S. Christian Commission, and below is a photo of their D.C. headquarters from 1865. Source: civilwarphotos.net And,...
What 21st and F Streets Looked Like in 1865
This is a terrific old photo of 21st and F St. NW at the conclusion of the Civil War. Does is look a little different to you? Source: civilwarphotos.net
Mrs. Jefferson Davis Visits White House in 1866
How fascinating is this article that we dug up in The Baltimore Sun. This is correspondence from Washington, printed on May 25th, 1866. At the time, the former President of the Confederate States, Jefferson Davis, was imprisoned...
1864 Civil War Map of Fairfax and Loudoun Counties
This is a great old map that we dug up at the Library of Congress. It shows Fairfax County and the surroundings near the end of the Civil War. Source: Library of Congress
The Leg of Ulric Dahlgren
Walking through the Navy Yard a few weeks ago, I stumbled upon an incongruous plaque embedded on the side of a building. The building was a modern parking garage, similar to dozens around the city, and...
Camp of Union Forces at Centreville During Winter 1861
Here’s a terrific detailed photograph of the Union encampment at Centreville during the winter of 1861-1862. Click on it for more details. Source: Library of Congress
Union Soldiers on the Banks of the Potomac
What an incredible photo. We dug this one up thanks to Reddit.
Strange Notices in the Newspaper on the Day of Lincoln’s Death
This is the Evening Star, published the day President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Obviously, the main headline focuses on his death and the attempted murder of Secretary William Seward. But this edition of the paper has...
Map of Rebel Attack on Washington
Here’s a great old map that we found, showing Jubal Early’s Rebel attack on Washington. Source: Library of Congress
Wow … Ex-Confederate Ironclad Anchored in Washington
This is an amazing image. It shows the Confederate Ironclad Stonewall in 1865, anchoring in Washington. What’s amazing, is right between the masts, you can see the Capitol Dome. Source: Library of Congress And we did...
Awesome Photo of 1865 Haymarket in Washington
What an awesome photograph from the Civil War. This shows a haymarket, with (what I believe to be) the Smithsonian in the background. If I’m mistaken, please let me know what those buildings are. Source: Library...
Men at Camp Brightwood During the Civil War
This is a terrific old photo from the Library of Congress. It shows camp Brightwood during Civil War. If you’re into the Cultural Tourism D.C. Heritage Trail, you can read a little more about it on...
