7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 015 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

'7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 015 (U.S. Civil War)' The 7th New York State Militia refers to a military unit that served during the American Civil War. This particular image (015) depicts the camp of this militia at Camp Cameron, located in Washington D.C., during the year 1861. The camp was established as a training ground for newly enlisted soldiers and officers preparing for battle against Confederate forces. The Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865, was fought primarily between the Northern states (known as the Union) and the Southern states that seceded from the United States and formed the Confederacy. This image serves as a historical record of one of the many units contributing to the Union's efforts during this significant period in American history.