Centreville Collection

CIVIL WAR: BULL RUN, 1861. Matthews, or the stone house, at Bull Run, Virginia. Photographed in March 1862 by George N. Barnard following the evacuation of Centreville

The Civil War in America: Federals advancing on the abandoned Confederate positions... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in America: Federals advancing on the abandoned Confederate positions at Centreville - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862

The Civil War in America: a portion of the abandoned Confederate works and camp at... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in America: a portion of the abandoned Confederate works and camp at Centreville - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862

Quaker Guns, Centreville, Virginia, March 1862. Creators: Barnard & Gibson, George N
Quaker Guns, Centreville, Virginia, March 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War, dummy guns made of wood - deception tactic]. Albumen print, pl

Stone Church, Centreville, Virginia, March 1862. Creators: Barnard & Gibson, George N
Stone Church, Centreville, Virginia, March 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War, Union army soldiers after fighting at Bull Run, with broken windows of the Stone Church visible behind]

The Civil War in America, Federals advancing on the Abandoned Confederate Positions at Centreville (engraving)
1620270 The Civil War in America, Federals advancing on the Abandoned Confederate Positions at Centreville (engraving) by English School

The Civil War in America, a Portion of the Abandoned Confederate Works and Camp at Centreville (engraving)
1620304 The Civil War in America, a Portion of the Abandoned Confederate Works and Camp at Centreville (engraving) by English School

Confederate Earthworks, Centreville, Virginia, 1862. Creator: George N. Barnard
Confederate Earthworks, Centreville, Virginia, 1862

Quaker Gun, Centreville, Virginia, March 1862. Creator: George N. Barnard
Quaker Gun, Centreville, Virginia, March 1862

Mrs Spinner House bet Stone Bridge Centreville
Mrs. Spinners House, bet. Stone Bridge and Centreville; Barnard & Gibson; 1862; Albumen silver print

Quaker Gun Centreville Barnard & Gibson 1862
Quaker Gun, Centreville; Barnard & Gibson; 1862; Albumen silver print

Fortifications Heights Centreville Barnard & Gibson
Fortifications on the Heights of Centreville; Barnard & Gibson; 1862; Albumen silver print

Confederate Earthworks Centreville Virginia 1862
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CIVIL WAR: CENTREVILLE, 1862. Confederate fort, equipped with Quaker Guns, or false guns made from logs, on the heights at Centreville, Virginia. Photograph by George N. Barnard, March 1862

CIVIL WAR: CENTREVILLE, 1862. Confederate winter quarters, at Centreville, Virginia. Photograph by George N. Barnard and James F. Gibson, March 1862

CIVIL WAR: CENTREVILLE, 1862. The principal Confederate fort at Centreville, Virginia. Photograph by George N. Barnard, 1862

CIVIL WAR: BULL RUN, 1861. Ruins of Mrs. Judith Henrys house at Bull Run, Virginia. Photographed in March 1862 by George N

CIVIL WAR: BULL RUN, 1861. The ruins of the stone bridge at Bull Run, Virginia. Photographed in March 1862 by George N. Barnard following the evacuation of Centreville

CIVIL WAR: BULL RUN, 1861. William N. Thortons house on the way to Sudley Ford, in Virginia. Photographed in March 1862 by George N

CIVIL WAR: BULL RUN, 1861. Cub Run Creek in Virginia. Photographed in March 1862 by George N. Barnard following the evacuation of Centreville

CIVIL WAR: BULL RUN, 1861. Mrs. Spinners house, near Centreville, Virginia. Photographed in March 1862 by George N. Barnard following the evacuation of Centreville

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"Centreville: A Glimpse into the Civil War Era" Step back in time to March 1862, as we explore Centreville, Virginia through the lens of Barnard & Gibson and George N. Barnard's captivating creations. Intriguingly deceptive, the Quaker Guns stand tall, silently guarding Confederate positions during this tumultuous period. These cleverly crafted wooden replicas fooled many a Federal soldier advancing on these abandoned works. Amidst the chaos of war, a stone church emerges as a symbol of resilience in Centreville. Captured by Barnard & Gibson's lens, it stands proudly amidst the ravages of conflict - a testament to faith enduring even in times of strife. Engravings from "The Civil War in America" series transport us to Federals advancing on these very same abandoned Confederate positions at Centreville. The images depict both the remnants of once formidable earthworks and camps that now lay deserted. George N. Barnard's keen eye captures yet another scene - Confederate Earthworks at Centreville in 1862. These fortifications bear witness to the strategic importance placed upon this location during one of America's darkest chapters. Venturing further into history, we stumble upon Mrs Spinner House betwixt Stone Bridge and Centreville - an ordinary dwelling caught up in extraordinary circumstances. It serves as a poignant reminder that war spares no one from its reach. Returning our focus to weaponry ingenuity, another image showcases yet another Quaker Gun standing guard over Centreville courtesy of Barnard & Gibson's collaboration with George N. Barnard himself. Fortifications Heights loom large over this historic town; their presence etched forever within our collective memory thanks again to Barnard & Gibson capturing their essence for posterity. Finally, we are transported back to those Confederate Earthworks at Centreville circa 1862. George N.