Spotsylvania Collection

American Civil War-Hand to hand fighting at Spotsylvania
5314054 American Civil War-Hand to hand fighting at Spotsylvania; (add.info.: American Civil War-Hand to hand fighting at Spotsylvania. Hancock Corps assaulting the works at the bloody angle)

American Civil War-Hand to hand fighting at Spotsylvania
5314055 American Civil War-Hand to hand fighting at Spotsylvania; (add.info.: American Civil War-Hand to hand fighting at Spotsylvania. Hancock Corps assaulting the works at the bloody angle)

The Wilderness Battlefield, near Spotsylvania, Virginia, 1865 (?). Creator: Unknown
The Wilderness Battlefield, near Spotsylvania, Virginia, 1865 (?)

BATTLE OF SPOTSYLVANIA
A continuation of the Battle of the Wilderness, the Confederates under General Lee attacked by Grant. Both armies ended in their original positions with heavy losses. Date: 10-12 May 1864

Battle of Spottsylvania (colour litho)
PNP269216 Battle of Spottsylvania (colour litho) by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: 8th-21st May 1864; Part of U.S)

Army of the Potomac--The Struggle for the Salient, near Spottsylvania, Virginia
3090436 Army of the Potomac--The Struggle for the Salient, near Spottsylvania, Virginia. May 12, 1864, from Harpers Weekly, pub

Battle of Spottsylvania, May 1864, engraved by Kurz & Allison, 1885 (colour litho)
PNP269214 Battle of Spottsylvania, May 1864, engraved by Kurz & Allison, 1885 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engagements at Laurel Hill & Ny River)

Battle of Spotsylvania, pub. Kurz & Allison, 1888 (colour litho)
1630636 Battle of Spotsylvania, pub. Kurz & Allison, 1888 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House)

The Wilderness Battlefield, 1865-67. Creator: Unknown
The Wilderness Battlefield, 1865-67

The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, 1887. Private Collection

CIVIL WAR: SPOTSYLVANIA. The Battle of Spotsylvania, Virginia, 8-18 May 1864. Lithograph, 1887, after Thure Thulstrup

CIVIL WAR: WILDERNESS. General Ulysses S. Grant marching from the Wilderness to Spotsylvania Court House, 9 May 1864. Drawing by A. Waud

The Battle of Spotsylvania, 12 May 1864. Steel engraving, 1867
BATTLE OF SPOTSYLVANIA. The Battle of Spotsylvania, 12 May 1864. Steel engraving, 1867

Battle of Spotsylvania
BATTLE OF SPOTSYLVANIA. The Battle of Spotsylvania, 12 May 1864. Steel engraving, 1867

CIVIL WAR: SPOTSYLVANIA. Union Army soldiers at the struggle for the salient, 12 May 1864, during the Battle of Spotsylvania, Virginia. Pencil drawing by Alfred R. Waud

CIVIL WAR: SPOTSYLVANIA. Soldiers carrying the wounded on stretchers near the Spotsylvania Court House in Virginia. Photograph, 1864

CIVIL WAR: SPOTSYLVANIA. The spot where Union General John Sedgwick was killed by a Confederate sharpshooter, 9 May 1874, in the camp at Spotsylvania, Virginia. Pencil drawing by Alfred R. Waud

CIVIL WAR: SPOTSYLVANIA. Major General Gouverneur K. Warren rallying the Marylanders near Spotsylvania, Virginia, c12 May 1864. Pencil drawing by Alfred R. Waud

BATTLE OF SPOTSYLVANIA. The Battle of Spotsylvania, Virginia, 12 May 1864. Lithograph, undated, by Currier & Ives

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Spotsylvania, a name etched in history through the bloodshed and valor of the Battle of Spotsylvania. In the heart of Virginia, amidst The Wilderness Battlefield, this hallowed ground witnessed one of the most intense conflicts during the American Civil War. The year was 1864 when armies clashed near Spotsylvania Court House. A battle that would forever be remembered for its ferocity and strategic significance. As cannons roared and muskets blazed, soldiers fought with unwavering determination on both sides. The Army of the Potomac found themselves locked in a struggle for control over a crucial salient. The earth shook under their feet as they valiantly pushed forward to gain an advantage against their Confederate foes. This pivotal moment captured in vivid detail by Kurz & Allison's color lithographs from 1885 and 1888. But it wasn't just about one battle; it was about an entire campaign that unfolded across these fields. The Wilderness Battlefield stood witness to countless sacrifices made by brave men who believed in their cause. Their stories immortalized through engravings and photographs taken by unknown creators. Today, standing on this sacred ground, we can still feel echoes of those turbulent times reverberating through time. It serves as a reminder of our nation's resilience and the cost at which freedom is won. As we reflect upon Spotsylvania's past, let us honor those who fought here – Union soldiers defending their ideals, Confederate troops fighting for what they believed was right – all caught up in a maelstrom that forever changed them and our country. Spotsylvania remains more than just a name; it symbolizes bravery amid chaos, sacrifice amidst turmoil. Let us never forget the Battle or those who gave everything on these grounds so long ago - heroes whose names may have been lost but whose spirit lives on within these hallowed lands.