Officers Of U.S. Horse Artillery Brigade, Near Culpeper, Va., September, 1863 001 (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

Officers of U.S. Horse Artillery Brigade, Near Culpeper, Va., September, 1863 (U.S. Civil War) This title references a historical photograph depicting officers of the United States Horse Artillery Brigade during the American Civil War. The image was captured in or near Culpeper, Virginia, in September 1863. The U.S. Civil War (1861-1865) was a significant conflict in U.S. history that led to the preservation of the Union and the abolition of slavery, resulting from longstanding differences between Northern and Southern states over states' rights and the expansion of slavery into new territories. The Horse Artillery Brigade, an important component of the Union Army, played a crucial role in many battles throughout the Civil War, using horses to mobilize quickly and provide indirect fire support for infantry attacks. This specific image offers a glimpse into the lives of these officers during a pivotal moment in U.S. history.