Pictures of Gettysburg PA

Looking for pictures of Gettysburg PA? The early cameras in use during the Civil War developed very slowly, so not only was it was too risky to take photos during the actual battle, but there was too much movement. Photographers and artists with sketchpads came in afterwards to capture the scene or recreate what they had witnessed.

Battle Pictures of Gettysburg PA
Take a look at historical Gettysburg battle photos and learn how to research more Civil War photos from your computer.

Civil War Photographers and Sketch Artists as Battle Reporters
Civil War photographers and artists with sketchpads came in after battles to capture the scene or recreate what they had witnessed.

You may have heard of the Gettysburg Cyclorama. It was a special circular painting to make you feel like you were in the action of battle. These cyclorama paintings toured the country for people to see at fairs. The best one has been preserved as an exhibit at Gettysburg National Military Park, but it is currently being restored and unavailable for public viewing.