Brandy Station Collection

The Shebang, or Quarters of U. S. Sanitary Commission, Brandy Station, November 1863
The Shebang, or Quarters of U.S. Sanitary Commission, Brandy Station, November 1863. [Scene from the American Civil War: Union army soldiers in Virginia]. Albumen print, pl

Field Hospital, Second Army Corps, Brandy Station, February 1864. Creator: James Gardner
Field Hospital, Second Army Corps, Brandy Station, February 1864. [Scene from the American Civil War]. Albumen print, pl. 54 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War

Residence Chief Quartermaster Third Army Corps, Brandy Station, December 1863. [Scene from the American Civil War: an African American man carries firewood as a white man reclines on the log pile]

Camp Architecture, Brandy Station, Virginia, January 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Camp Architecture, Brandy Station, Virginia, January 1864. Albumen print, pl. 57 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Pontoon Boat, Brandy Station, Virginia, February 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Pontoon Boat, Brandy Station, Virginia, February 1864. Albumen print, pl. 58 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Wagon Park, Brandy Station, Virginia, May 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Wagon Park, Brandy Station, Virginia, May 1863. Albumen print, pl. 64 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Quartermaster and Ambulance Camp, 6th Corps, Brandy Station, Virginia, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Quartermaster and Ambulance Camp, Brandy Station, Virginia, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Brandy Station, Virginia, 1863-64. Creators: Tim O Sullivan, James Gardner
Brandy Station, Virginia, 1863-64. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Camp near Brandy Station, 1863-64. Creators: James Gardner, Tim O Sullivan
Camp near Brandy Station, 1863-64. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Quartermaster Ambulance Camp 6th Corps Brandy Station
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Quartermaster Ambulance Camp Brandy Station Virginia
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Brandy Station, 1863 ca. June 9, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Headquarters Army of the Potomac, Brandy Station, Va. April, 1864, US, USA, America, Vintage photography

CIVIL WAR: AMBULANCE, 1864. Zouave ambulance crew at the headquarters of the Army of the Potomac near Brandy Station, Virginia. Photograph, May 1864

CIVIL WAR: BRANDY STATION. Cavalry charge near Brandy Station, Virginia, during the Battle of Brandy Station, June 9 1863. Drawing by Edwin Forbes, 1864

CIVIL WAR: TRAIN WRECK. A de-railed train near Brandy Station, Virginia. Photograph by Andrew Russell, c1864

Headquarters of The Sanitary Commission Organization at Brandy Station, Virginia; photographed in 1863 by Mathew Brady
CIVIL WAR: MILITARY HOSPITAL. Headquarters of The Sanitary Commission Organization at Brandy Station, Virginia; photographed in 1863 by Mathew Brady

CIVIL WAR: SOLDIERS, 1864. Two soldiers (probably Confederate) smoking pipes at Brandy Station, Virginia. Photograph, 1864

CIVIL WAR: WAGON PARK. Large Union Army wagon park near Brandy Station, Virginia. Photographed in May 1864 by Timothy O Sullivan

CIVIL WAR: BRANDY STATION. Officers and a lady at the headquarters of 1st Brigade, Horse Artillery, at the winter quarters of the Army of the Potomac at Brandy Station, Virginia

CIVIL WAR: TELEGRAPH, 1864. Members of the civilian U. S. Military Telegraph Service at Brandy Station, Virginia
CIVIL WAR: TELEGRAPH, 1864. Members of the civilian U.S. Military Telegraph Service at Brandy Station, Virginia, February 1864. Photographed by Timothy H. O Sullivan

CIVIL WAR: UNION CAMP, 1864. Camp of the Army of the Potomac at Brandy Station, Virginia, with Zouave soldiers in the foreground. Photograph by Timothy O Sullivan, April 1864

CIVIL WAR: LOG CABIN, 1864. Colonel John R. Coxe seated with a lady in front of his log cabin at the winter quarters at the Army of the Potomac headquarters at Brandy Station, Virginia

CIVIL WAR: BRANDY STATION. Architecture at Brandy Station, Virginia, winter quarters of the Army of the Potomac headquarters, January 1864

CIVIL WAR: BRANDY STATION. Officers at General George Gordon Meades headquarters near Brandy Station, Virginia, winter quarters of the Army of the Potomac headquarters, April 1864

UNION CAMP KITCHEN, 1864. Members of the 6th New York Artillery in front of a camp kitchen at Brandy Station, Virginia. Photograph by Mathew Brady or one of his assistants, 1864

CIVIL WAR: AMBULANCE, 1864. Ambulance drill at the headquarters of the Army of the Potomac near Brandy Station, Virginia. Photograph, May 1864

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"Brandy Station: A Glimpse into the Life of Soldiers and Medical Personnel during the Civil War" Step back in time to November 1863, as we explore "The Shebang, or Quarters of U. S. Sanitary Commission" at Brandy Station. This site served as a crucial field hospital for the Second Army Corps in February 1864, providing much-needed medical care to wounded soldiers. In December 1863, the "Residence Chief Quartermaster Third Army Corps" stood tall amidst the chaos of war. Its presence offered a sense of stability and organization in an otherwise tumultuous environment. Witness the ingenuity and resourcefulness displayed through "Camp Architecture, " captured by Alexander Gardner in January 1864. These structures provided shelter and comfort for weary troops stationed at Brandy Station. Transportation played a vital role during this era, with images such as "Pontoon Boat" showcasing how soldiers navigated across waterways while stationed at Brandy Station in February 1864. Marvel at the vastness of "Wagon Park, " photographed by Alexander Gardner in May 1863. This bustling hub was essential for supplying troops with provisions necessary for survival on the battlefield. The importance placed on healthcare is evident through images like "Quartermaster and Ambulance Camp. " Serving both soldiers and civilians alike, these camps were instrumental in providing medical aid throughout their existence from 1861-65. Immerse yourself further into history with photographs taken by Tim O'Sullivan and James Gardner between 1863-64. Their lens captures poignant moments that depict life within Brandy Station during this turbulent period. As we journey through time, let us not forget those who fought bravely near Brandy Station. The campgrounds immortalized by James Gardner and Tim O'Sullivan serve as reminders of sacrifices made by countless individuals during this significant chapter in American history – forever etched within our collective memory.