Civil War Richmond Photography Extravaganza

Garry Adelman of the American Battlefield Trust gives a deep dive into the early days of war photography, and details how the end of the Civil War was photographed in Richmond, Viriginia.

[@daveshoemaker261]

Please keep America’s history alive. Thank you for your great work.

[@evansalp3789]

Great pictures! I’ve lived in Richmond my whole life and it’s super cool to see the area as it was back then :)

[@paulstan9828]

An Amazing in-depth look at civil war photography. Most I’ve never seen before. Thanks for pointing out parts of the photos that your eye doesn’t normally focus on.

[@noelp4916]

Terrific, Thanks. From Australia. 🇦🇺

[@steveschlackman4503]

A really great presentation by you and the rest of the team. Outstanding.

[@Imachowderhead]

I pass most of these buildings going to work every day. Keep up the good work.

[@youtubeis...]

I find this level of technology fascinating.

[@roberthenry9319]

This is one of Gary's best videos. There is a lot to learn from this piece. Plus, it lets us know Gary a bit better. Gary's handling of his dog barking makes us feel like we are right in the room with him. It was a very human and quite comforting look at who Gary is. Marvelous. R.Henry, M.D.

[@ML-Brumski]

Fascinating. Can’t wait to go back to the States to see more battlefield sites. These photos take you there! Thanks Garry and team. Great stuff!

[@VIV4342]

Gary. You are the most awesome and inspiring person I’ve ever come across. Your knowledge on all facets of the war is totally way above anybody else The clarity of the photos and explanation of the events are amazing I’ve been to Richmond three times and have learned so much My favourite place is Hollywood cemtry and the White House I did notice there appear to be a number of new gravestones which are all white stone in the confederate soldiers section. Is this right However my main disappointment is the grave to Longstreets three children which is leaning over and appears to be breaking such a pity. Also Monument avenue which has been destroyed since I was last year. Is there anything left of the monuments or are the whole gone Best are the then and now pics Btw I have over three hundred books periodicals maps etc thanks to you Viv. From Johannesburg. S Africa again

[@american_cosmic]

This was fantastic!!! Would love to see more programs like this!

[@stevesimon1994]

Awesome! More please!

[@MickeyJWind]

the picture of Newton, Baldy Smith and Hancock in one picture is fantastic

[@markgarrett4700]

Wow I was blown away with the live action film clips.The 360 capability is a game changer and the slightly blured tone of the footage is outstanding. I have a new favorite U-tube subscription... Outstanding chanell !

[@bobdelucie596]

This was a fantastic presentation. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@fryuppe]

Wonderful!

[@michaeldouglas1243]

As usual... an outstanding video progrqm

[@charlescomly1]

I really hope you plan on doing this sort of thing again, I have always studied over civil war photography and can't get enough.

[@rustyreeves9458]

Cold Harbor was lodging without hot meals. Thus its name.

[@bassmangotdbluz3547]

That Rocked!

[@mattpiepenburg8769]

Priceless. Thank you gentlemen.

[@LanceisLawson]

One of the best installments! Good work!

[@mbbenfield]

Love this stuff! Thanks so much.

[@JessicaShull1928]

Wonderful presentation!

[@rickt1154]

Excellent presentation

[@bobbyl6972]

Garry is the best!

[@fateagle4life]

There is no way Gary drinks decaffeinated coffee, lol. Great presentation!°

[@carywest9256]

Yeah,he's amped up on somepin' !!!

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

He does! I can confirm 😆

[@bassmangotdbluz3547]

It's called enthusiasm for the subject and love of what you do. Most people should be so lucky as to enjoy their vocation as Garry obviously does. Yes, he is shot out of a cannon everyday he lives with the energy of a 4 year old child. I'm frankly jealous. I think the man is a national treasure.

[@teddyhaynes9876]

The world would be a better place if everyone had Gary’s excitement and enthusiasm, I’ve read comments of people being mean about it lol how pathetic would you have to be for his exitement to annoy you ?

[@brianketron6721]

That's was cool. So sad what they have done to my city one of the most beautiful city's been trashed

[@anotherbutt4chair56]

Pretty cool

[@model-man7802]

Yellow Tavern is mostly gone underneath the bypass around Richmond.

[@jimmyjames9752]

SAVE OUR BATTLEFIELDS AMERICA 🇺🇸

[@craftpaint1644]

I went to Jonesboro once to see Tara. I found out that it wasn't a real plantation 🤦 Nice museum though, can't be disappointed with that. In Atlanta I stayed at the Peach Tree Inn because it was supposed to be haunted, but didn't see a ghost 👻

[@JeffBishop_KB3QMT]

Actually, just about any large format camera will do a better job of capturing all the detail due to the size of the negative. Modern cameras with modern lenses exposing the same size negatives would do a far better job. Love the photo's and information, just picking on that one comment you made early in the video.

[@harrytruman5700]

Hey!

[@stflaw]

Gary's dog is as hyper as he is.

[@aerofpv2109]

I just don't understand why would the American confederates, upon fleeing Richmond, would destroy and set the town and bridges on fire?

[@godbobo]

look up tartaria n the mud flood all history is fake Morocco sold America to the 🤥🦎 in 1777 the 4 of July for a reason think of the name fir a sec july dec mean 10 but dec the 12 months....

[@hudson5112]

Tobacco and cotton warehouses were set on fire to keep the contents from falling to the Yankees. The fire spread to the state armory which exploded sending flaming debris everywhere. High winds then spread fire throughout the downtown, destroying nearly 1,000 buildings.

[@jkiser214]

torpid liver

[@73beetle19]

Black people in those pictures were dressed pretty good. I think some of those activist push a narrative that they were treated terribly .

[@lesc3969]

Try it on for a few weeks and see how you like it!

[@73beetle19]

@@lesc3969I would love it. They even had shoes . Some of the soldiers didn’t have shoes or they wore them out.

[@horsezilla1]

I absolutely love your videos. I visited Gettysburg in October for the first time and will be visiting again this summer!

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

They will be embarking on a restoration project of Little Round Top some time later in the year, so definitely don't delay!