7th N.Y. State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 005 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Title 7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 (005) (U.S. Civil War) The 7th New York State Militia was an infantry regiment active during the U.S. Civil War. The specific image presented here is from Camp Cameron in Washington, D.C., during the year 1861. This camp served as a significant base for Union forces at the onset of the Civil War. The number '005' likely refers to the photograph's cataloguing within a collection or series. The regiment played various roles in major battles throughout the war, notably at Antietam and Gettysburg. This artifact offers a historical glimpse into the daily life and preparations of a Union military unit during the tumultuous time of the American Civil War.