Battle Of Antietam Collection

Cornfield at the Battle of Antietam, Civil War
Union troops charging through the cornfield at Antietam, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Civil War painting of Union and Confederate troops fighting at The Battle of Antietam
Vintage Civil War painting of Union and Confederate troops fighting at The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg

7th New York State Militia Shako
3481432 7th New York State Militia Shako; Private Collection; (add.info.: 7th Regiment New York State Militia shako c.1859 worn by Lewis C. Parmelee)

 Edward S. Fulton 72nd Pennsylvania Volunteers
3056290  Edward S. Fulton 72nd Pennsylvania Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War,  Edward S. Fulton 72nd Pennsylvania Volunteers (Baxter's Zouaves)

President Abraham Lincoln, Allan Pinkerton and John Alexander McClernand at Antietam during the American Civil War
3507305 President Abraham Lincoln, Allan Pinkerton and John Alexander McClernand at Antietam during the American Civil War

Dunker Church, Battle-Field of Antietam, Maryland, July 1863. Creator: James Gardner
Dunker Church, Battle-Field of Antietam, Maryland, July 1863. [Scene from the American Civil War: Old Dunkards Church, built in 1852, and central to the Battle of Antietam]. Albumen print, pl

Burnside Bridge, Across Antietam Creek, Maryland, September 1862. Albumen print, pl. 20 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

General McClellan at the Battle of Antietam, Maryland, American Civil War, 17 September 1862 (chromolitho)
3622429 General McClellan at the Battle of Antietam, Maryland, American Civil War, 17 September 1862 (chromolitho) by Ogden

Gardners Photographic Sketchbook of the War. 2 Vols. 1866 (sepia photo)
696150 Gardners Photographic Sketchbook of the War. 2 Vols. 1866 (sepia photo) by Gardner, Alexander (1821-82); Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

President Lincoln at the Antietam Battlefield, 1862 (wet collodion print)
3036300 President Lincoln at the Antietam Battlefield, 1862 (wet collodion print) by Gardner, Alexander (1821-82); (add.info)

McClellan at the Battle of Antietam (engraving)
654918 McClellan at the Battle of Antietam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: McClellan at the Battle of Antietam)

Burnside Bridge, Across the Antietam, near Sharpsburg, No. 1, September 1862, 1862

View on the Battlefield of Antietam, September 1862, 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
View on the Battlefield of Antietam, September 1862, 1862

Group at Secret Service Department, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Antietam, October 1862, 1862

Burying the Dead on the Battlefield of Antietam, September 1862, 1862

Is This Death - Antietam Battlefield, September 1862, 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Is This Death - Antietam Battlefield, September 1862, 1862

Group at Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac, Antietam, October 1862, 1862

Antietam Bridge, On the Sharpsburg and Boonsboro Turnpike, No. 2, September 1862, 1862

Antietam Bridge, On the Sharpsburgh and Boonsboro Turnpike, No. 3, September 1862, 1862

Old Dunkards Church, Antietam, Maryland, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Old Dunkards Church, Antietam, Maryland, c1897. Dunker Church built in 1852, and central to the Battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862 during the American Civil War

Old Dunkards Church, Antietam, Maryland, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Old Dunkards Church, Antietam, Maryland, USA, c1900. During the Battle of Antietam, 17 September 1862, Dunker Church was the focal point of Union attacks against the Confederates

General McClellan at the battle of Antietam, American Civil War, 1862 (c1880). George Brinton McClellan (1826-1885) was commanding general of the Union army in the early part of the American Civil

Map of Antietam, Sharpsburg and Vicinity, Maryland, 1862 (1862-1867). Artist: Rae Smith
Map of Antietam, Sharpsburg and Vicinity, Maryland, 1862 (1862-1867) The Battle of Antietam, fought on 17 September 1862, was the first battle of the American Civil War to be fought on Union

Battle of Antietam combat at Burnside Bridge, 1862
Union charge across Burnside Bridge over Antietam Creek, Civil War, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Confederate dead in the Sunken Road, Antietam
Confederate soldiers from Hills division dead in the Sunken Road at Antietam. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Battle Of Antietam Near Sharpsburg Maryland 1862. Taking Of The Bridge On Antietam Creek. Artist F. O. C. Darley
Battle Of Antietam Near Sharpsburg Maryland 1862. Taking Of The Bridge On Antietam Creek. Artist F.O.C. Darley

Union troops fording Antietam Creek, 1862
General Doubledays division crossing below Burnside Bridge, Battle of Antietam, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

General McClellan on the Union lines at Antietam, 1862
General McClellan encouraging Union troops at th Battle of Antietam, 1862. Halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Dunker Church on the Antietam battlefield, 1800s
Old Dunker church on the Antietam battlefield, after the war. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Vintage Civil War print of Union General George McClellan on horseback

Civil War print of Union General George McClellan on horseback
Vintage Civil War print of Union General George McClellan on horseback

Mcclellan at the Battle of Antietam, American Civil War, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Mcclellan at the Battle of Antietam, American Civil War, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

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Model 1841 6-pounder smooth-bore cannon used in the Mexican War, in a Confederate battery at Antietam battlefield, Maryland

Confederate Army ready at Antietam, 1862
General Lee and General Hill riding the Confederate lines at Antietam, 1862. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a Stanley Arthurs illustration

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Clara Barton memorial at Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland. Digital photograph

PPRE2A-00067
President Lincoln meeting with General McClellan at Antietam battlefield, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut from a photograph

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Irwins brigade charging the Confederate position at the Dunker Church, Battle of Antietam, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Union troops battling their way across Burnside Bridge in the Battle of Antietam in the American Civil War. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

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"The Battle of Antietam: A Bloody Turning Point in the Civil War" In the midst of a cornfield, Union and Confederate troops clashed fiercely at the Battle of Antietam. This iconic Civil War painting captures the intensity and brutality of that fateful day. The aftermath was devastating. A haunting black and white photo shows a dead Confederate gun crew, their lives tragically cut short during this historic battle. Another somber image depicts rows upon rows of fallen Confederate soldiers, forever resting on the hallowed grounds of Antietam. Amidst the chaos, Dunker Church stood as a solemn witness to the horrors unfolding around it. In July 1863, photographer James Gardner captured this poignant scene that would forever be etched into history. Burnside Bridge served as a strategic crossing point over Antietam Creek during this pivotal moment in September 1862. The bridge witnessed countless acts of bravery and sacrifice as soldiers fought for control over its vital position. General McClellan's presence loomed large throughout the battle. An intricately detailed chromolitho showcases his commanding figure amidst the chaos and uncertainty that surrounded him on that fateful day. Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook immortalized these scenes from war in sepia-toned photographs published in two volumes in 1866. These images serve as a stark reminder of both human resilience and tragedy amid conflict. President Lincoln himself visited Antietam Battlefield shortly after its conclusion, paying tribute to those who had given their lives for their cause. A wet collodion print captures this historic moment when he walked among fallen heroes with heavy heart but resolute determination. McClellan's leadership is further commemorated through an engraving depicting his role at Antietam—an enduring symbol of military strategy and valor displayed by Union forces under his command. Alexander Gardner's lens captured yet another perspective—a panoramic view showcasing the vastness and devastation left behind on the battlefield in September 1862.