By 1864, Fredericksburg, Virginia, was a city of hospitals. Just miles to the west and the south, The Overland Campaign raged on, resulting in thousands upon thousands of wounded soldiers from the North and the South. On May 20, 1864, photographer James Gardner traveled to Fredericksburg to capture images of the wounded, including one of the most famous photographs of the entire Civil War. Join Garry Adelman and Kris White at the scene.
View the 360° version of the video here: https://youtu.be/76HpGZeOTyE
The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.