19th Century Games - National Parks Gallery
One of the evening programs at the Civil War Teachers Institute was a lesson on 19th Century Games. Among the games and toys were buzzsaws. Jacob's Ladders, pick-up sticks and checkers.
Special programs at the Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the Battle o...
Civil War Texting - An exhibit demonstrating the use of telegraphy during the Civil War.
Snow at Gaines' Mill - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Snow on Gaines' Mill battlefield Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fort Harrison living history - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Military reenactors fight in a living history program Public domain photograph of military forces, army, artillery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Brown Skipper Butterfly - National Parks Gallery
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Gaines' Mill battlefield - National Parks Gallery
Gaines' Mill battlefield Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: battles - public domain image
Battle reenactors Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Education - public domain image
Ranger education Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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NPS employee passing out water to visitors in Richmond National Battlefield Park.
Hackberry Emperor Butterfly - Asterocampa celtis (2)
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tredegar Iron Works - National Parks Gallery
The brick exterior of the Tredegar Iron Works building
National parks: Cannon - public domain image
A park ranger stands next to a cannon Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
ranger candace, National Parks gallery
A ranger shows two children educational material Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Red-spotted Purple Butterfly - Limenitis arthemis (2)
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Gaines' Mill Battlefield - National Parks Gallery
Gaines' Mill Battlefield Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Eastern Tailed-Blue Butterfly - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: IMG_20140122_100644_019 - public domain image
Snowy battlefield Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
malvern hill big shot color - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Malvern Hill battlefield. one of the best preserved American battlefields
Ranger Bert Dunkerly at Cold Harbor
Ranger Bert gives a presentation at Cold Harbor Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mike Andrus Historian - National Parks Gallery
Park ranger standing next to a cannon Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Praying Mantis, National Parks gallery
Picryl description: Public domain image of incest, natural history, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Common Buckeye Butterfly - Junonia coenia (3)
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
4000-88 - National Parks Gallery
CCC uncover something in a hole--1930s
4000-78 - National Parks Gallery
CCC constructing stairs--1930s Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Vicinity of Richmond - Public domain geographic map
Map of the James River in the vicinity of Richmond.
Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia. Oct. 1958.
Scale ca. 1:250,000. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 646.7 Map illustrates a descriptive leaflet entitled "Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia" and shows location of Union and Confederate forces, trenches... More
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NPS Employee talking to a group of people in Fort Harrison in Richmond National Battlefield Park.
Richmond National Battlefield Park. Mar. 1968.
Scale ca. 1:135,000. Folded title: Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia. "NBP-RICH-17004." Includes text. Text and illus. on verso. LC Civil War maps (2nd ed.), 646.5 Available also through the Library ... More
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NPS employee showing children how to use a bow and arrow at Richmond National Battlefield Park. Image Number 74-2030-8.
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NPS employee passing out water to visitors in Richmond National Battlefield Park.
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NPS Employees helping visitors fish in a river at Richmond National Battlefield Park. Image Number 74-2030-202.
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NPS Employee showing a boy how to use a bow and arrow at Richmond National Battlefield Park. Image Number 74-2030-176.
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Man dressed in Union military uniforms talking to visitors near a cannon at Richmond National Battlefield Park. Image Number 74-2030-210.
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Men dressed up in Union military uniform talking to visitors by a cannon at Richmond National Battlefield Park. Image Number 74-2030-93.
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NPS employee showing a boy how to use a bow and arrow at Richmond National Battlefield Park. Image Number 74-2030-200.
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NPS Employee showing a child how to shoot an arrow in Richmond National Park. Image Number 74-2030-155.
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NPS employee helping visitors fish at a river at Richmond National Battlefield Park. Image Number 74-2030-92.
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NPS employee helping visitors fish at a river at Richmond National Battlefield Park. Image Number 74-2030-275.
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NPS employee showing a boy how to use a bow and arrow at Richmond National Battlefield Park. Image Number 74-2030-92.
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NPS employees talking to visitors in Richmond National Battlefield Park.
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NPS employee showing a boy how to use a bow and arrow at Richmond National Battlefield Park. Image Number 74-2030-197.
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Man dressed up in Union military uniform talking to visitors in front of a painting at Richmond National Battlefield Park. Image Number 74-2030-184.
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NPS employee talking to visitors in Richmond National Battlefield Park.
Richmond National Battlefield Park - Public domain map
Scale ca. 1:140,000. Folded title: Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia. "Reprint 1978." Includes text. Text and ill. on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. AACR2
Richmond / Historic map, Library of Congress
Scale ca. 1:140,000. Folded title: Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia. Includes text, map of central Richmond, and col. ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. LC Civil War maps (2nd ed.), 646.2 Ava... More
Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia
"*GPO: 1989--242-345/00076. Reprint 1989." Title in upper margin: Richmond. Includes text, col. ill., and map of central Richmond. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congr... More
Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia
"*GPO: 1994--301-085/00063. Reprint 1994." Title in upper margin: Richmond. Includes text, col. ill., and map of central Richmond. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congr... More
Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia
Panel title. "*GPO: 2000--460-976/00230. Reprint 2000." Includes text, col. ill., and map of central Richmond. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a ra... More
Rebuilding a porch - National Parks Gallery
Richmond National Battlefield Park: Maintenance staff Mike Fiasco and Christina Stratman secure the roof framework on the rear porch of the historic Shelton House, a 300-year-old site that stood as silent witne... More
Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia
Panel title. "*GPO: 2001--472-470/40098." Includes text, maps of "1862 seven days' battles" and "1864 overland campaign," map of central Richmond, and col. ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available als... More
Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia
Title from panel. "*GPO: 2003--496-196/40396." Includes text, maps of "1862 seven days' battles" and "1864 overland campaign," map of central Richmond, and col. ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Availabl... More
Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia
Title from panel. "*GPO: 2005--310-394/00388." Includes text, maps of "1862 seven days' battles" and "1864 overland campaign," map of central Richmond, and col. ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Availabl... More
Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia
Title from panel. "*GPO: 2008--339-126/80124 Reprint 2008." Includes text, maps of "1862 seven days' battles" and "1864 overland campaign," map of central Richmond, and col. ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on ve... More
10. Pointing the Gun - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
After # 1 has finished ramming the projectile and has returned to his post outside the wheel, # 3 breaks to the rear and assists the gunner in sighting the cannon.
09. Ramming the Gun - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The # 1 man, using the other end of the sponge-rammer, rams the projectile to the breech of the gun.
4000-25, National Parks gallery
CCCs near river with boats Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Officers of the 4th USCT - Public domain photogrpaph
Officers of the 4th USCT, Christian Fleetwood is 4th from the right.
Defenses at Deep Bottom - Public domain map
Map of the Union Defensive lines at Deep Bottom, Virginia, north of the James River.
4000-63 (1) - National Parks Gallery
Interior of room, possibly CCC barracks at Fort Harrison
4000-50, National Parks gallery
CCC tents Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Christian Fleetwood, National Parks gallery
War time photograph of Medal of Honor recipient Christian Fleetwood
4000-16, National Parks gallery
CCC men work on road side. Public domain photograph of car crash, accident, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Richmond Again Taken - National Parks Gallery
The week-long Civil War Teachers Institute included a session on Civil War Photography.
4000-49(1) - National Parks Gallery
CCCs lined up along a road
13. Fire, National Parks gallery
Once # 4 has played out the lanyard and # 3 has stepped clear of the cannon, the gunner will call out “Fire!” A well-trained detachment could perform this drill in 30 seconds.
4000-18, National Parks gallery
Road signs at Mill Road and Battlefield Park Road. (Note CCC sign.)
The Cannon's Roar - National Parks Gallery
During the Civil War Teachers Institute, the participants learned about Tredegar Iron Works' role in the Confederate war effort.
4000-63(2) - National Parks Gallery
Interior of room, possibly CCC barracks at Fort Harrison.
01. Cannoneers to Your Post! - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
A photo tour of an artillery detachment in action.
04. Thumbing the Vent - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
While # 1 sponges, # 3 thumbs the vent hole, preventing air from rushing through the vent, which could fan a spark. Meanwhile, the gunner is sighting the piece.
4000-37, National Parks gallery
CCCs around a boat Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cannon Drill, National Parks gallery
During the Civil War Teachers Institute, participants learned how to fire a 12-pounder Napoleon, during "The Cannon's Roar" a hands-on, curriculum-based program for 4th and 5th grades.
4000-84, National Parks gallery
CCCs work on earthworks Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
4000-77(4) - National Parks Gallery
Cutting trees near old quarters, CCCs Fort Harrison
4000-82, National Parks gallery
CCC enrollees take a water break.
4000-14, National Parks gallery
CCC men at work. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Signal Station on New Market Heights
Map of the signal station on New Market Heights with its redoubt.
4000-11, National Parks gallery
CCC near ammunition dump or shelter (from an orange, very pale negative)
Richmond Speaks, National Parks gallery
The Tredegar Treasure Hunt was one of many Parks As Classroom activities highlighted during the Civil War Teachers Institute.
4000-7, National Parks gallery - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Road work by Civilian Conservation Corps.
Battle Flag of the 22nd USCT - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Battle flag of the 22nd USCT. Above the center images are the words "Sic Semper Tyrannis."
4000-17, National Parks gallery
CCC enrollee loads truck with brush.
National parks: 02. - public domain image
The gunner, positioned directly behind the cannon, calls out, “Cannoneers to your posts!” The gun detachment comes to attention at their positions.
4000-87(1) - National Parks Gallery
CCCs at work Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
4000-58, National Parks gallery
CCCs relaxing on the porch of an unknown house
4000-76, National Parks gallery
Entrance gateway to CCC Company 1375
4000-72(1) - National Parks Gallery
CCCs at work Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
11. "Ready!", National Parks gallery
The gunner calls “Ready!” # 3 and # 4 step in to the rear of the gun and # 3 places a priming wire down the vent hole. This punctures the powder bag, exposing the black powder.
4000-19, National Parks gallery
CCCs work on road shoulder Public domain photograph of a car accident, car crash, automobile, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
4000-87(3) - National Parks Gallery
CCCs at work inside fort Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
4000-3, National Parks gallery - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
CCCs along road Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
14. Moving the Limber and Cannon
While horses were the primary method of moving the limber and cannon, occasionally on the battlefield the detachment would have to move both by hand.
06. Accepting the Round - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
At the ammunition chest, # 6 and # 7 prepare the round that has been called for and place it in the gunner’s haversack, which protects the round as it is transported to the gun.
Battle of New Market Heights Map - Public domain map
Map of the battle of New Market Heights
4000-90(4) - National Parks Gallery
CCC camp cooks and waiters? Building appears set up for a fancy event.
08. Delivering the Round - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The # 5 man delivers the round to the # 2 man, who will place the projectile, with its powder charge, into the muzzle of the gun.
4000-39, National Parks gallery
CCCs moving a sailboat Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
4000-57, National Parks gallery
CCCs at work Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Evening workshop, National Parks gallery
The Civil War Teachers Institute also included evening sessions. On the first night, teachers shared their favorite Civil War lesson plans with each other.
07. Inspecting the Round - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
If the round requires a fuse, the gunner will inspect the round prior to loading.