7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 010 (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

The '7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861' refers to a military unit that was active during the United States Civil War. This militia, established in 1861, was part of the New York State Militia and was stationed at Camp Cameron in Washington, D.C. The unit played a role in the broader context of the American Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865, and was fought between the Northern states (the Union) and the Southern states that had seceded from the United States (the Confederacy). This militia's service during this time is a significant part of the history of both New York and the United States.