African american at civil war hi-res stock photography and images

African-American being wed legally after Civil War. Stock Photo

RMRRHGGM–African-American being wed legally after Civil War.

photograph of an African American, Civil War, Union soldier with his family. c1863-65 Stock Photo

RM2A5YX24–photograph of an African American, Civil War, Union soldier with his family. c1863-65

African American soldiers aim their rifles at a picket station near Dutch Gap Canal, Virginia. Nov. 1864. Stock Photo

RMBTKGRB–African American soldiers aim their rifles at a picket station near Dutch Gap Canal, Virginia. Nov. 1864.

Former slave and Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman (1822-1913), along with her husband, step-daughter, extended family, and former slaves she helped during the Civil War. From left to right: Harriet Tubman: Gertie Davis (Tubman's adopted daughter), Nelson Davis (Tubman's husband), Lee Cheney, 'Pop' Alexander, Walter Green, Sarah Parker ('Blind Auntie' Parker) and Dora Stewart (granddaughter of Tubman's brother, John Stewart). Photo by William Cheney, c1880s. Stock Photo

RMKWHH2R–Former slave and Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman (1822-1913), along with her husband, step-daughter, extended family, and former slaves she helped during the Civil War. From left to right: Harriet Tubman: Gertie Davis (Tubman's adopted daughter), Nelson Davis (Tubman's husband), Lee Cheney, 'Pop' Alexander, Walter Green, Sarah Parker ('Blind Auntie' Parker) and Dora Stewart (granddaughter of Tubman's brother, John Stewart). Photo by William Cheney, c1880s.

Broadside from the American Civil War entitled 'Darkey Conscript', describing an African-American man going to fight for the Union Army, 1863. Stock Photo

RMK2600W–Broadside from the American Civil War entitled 'Darkey Conscript', describing an African-American man going to fight for the Union Army, 1863.

Freed slaves coming into safety of the Union lines at Newbern North Carolina after the Emancipation Proclamation 1863. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMA4KKKN–Freed slaves coming into safety of the Union lines at Newbern North Carolina after the Emancipation Proclamation 1863. Hand-colored woodcut

American civil war illustration. African American soldiers mustering out in Little Rock, Arkansas. 1866 Stock Photo

RF2HG3EAW–American civil war illustration. African American soldiers mustering out in Little Rock, Arkansas. 1866

The Gallant Charge of the 54th Massachusetts (Colored) Regiment at the Battle of Fort Wagner, South Carolina, 1863, Currier & Stock Photo

RMCWAXMX–The Gallant Charge of the 54th Massachusetts (Colored) Regiment at the Battle of Fort Wagner, South Carolina, 1863, Currier &

Five Civil War soldiers gathered on dirt porch outside home, African American youth seated near them. Stock Photo

RMC4DY5J–Five Civil War soldiers gathered on dirt porch outside home, African American youth seated near them.

RMF7NWAK–photograph of an African American, Civil War, Union soldier with his family. c1863-65

RMMKRG8F–African-American being wed legally after Civil War

African American brothers at reenactment of Gettysberg Civil War Battle Stock Photo

RMA51AY7–African American brothers at reenactment of Gettysberg Civil War Battle

Titled 'Washerwomen' of the Potomac during the American Civil War, 1864 Stock Photo

RM2R2PH7E–Titled 'Washerwomen' of the Potomac during the American Civil War, 1864

Martin R. Delany, American Civil War Officer Stock Photo

RM2BDX5JE–Martin R. Delany, American Civil War Officer

CIVIL WAR 1860's African American soldier in Government Union uniform official Civil War keepsake Portrait with a Austrian Lorenz rifle-musket & Remington revolver in front of painted backdrop showing weapons and American flag at Benton Barracks, Saint Louis, Missouri] Enoch Long 1823-1898, photographer Stock Photo

RM2G7F3GD–CIVIL WAR 1860's African American soldier in Government Union uniform official Civil War keepsake Portrait with a Austrian Lorenz rifle-musket & Remington revolver in front of painted backdrop showing weapons and American flag at Benton Barracks, Saint Louis, Missouri] Enoch Long 1823-1898, photographer

On to Liberty, painting by Theodor Kaufmann, 1867 shows slaves (mainly women and children) being freed as the American Civil war rages on in the background Stock Photo

RMT6J1XX–On to Liberty, painting by Theodor Kaufmann, 1867 shows slaves (mainly women and children) being freed as the American Civil war rages on in the background

Christian Fleetwood (1840-1914), African American Officer for Union Army during the American Civil War, recipient of Medal of Honor for his actions at the 1864 Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Merritt & VanWagner, 1890 Stock Photo

RM2J15H2Y–Christian Fleetwood (1840-1914), African American Officer for Union Army during the American Civil War, recipient of Medal of Honor for his actions at the 1864 Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Merritt & VanWagner, 1890

African American US Civil War soldier reenactor posing in front of the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial, Boston Freedom Trail Stock Photo

RM2FYNWMM–African American US Civil War soldier reenactor posing in front of the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial, Boston Freedom Trail

A historic marker honors Black Union sailors who served during the Civil War at the Jackson County Veterans Memorial in Moss Point, Mississippi. Stock Photo

RM2FKA62P–A historic marker honors Black Union sailors who served during the Civil War at the Jackson County Veterans Memorial in Moss Point, Mississippi.

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR Recruiting poster for the Union Army printed in Philadelphia about 1863 Stock Photo

RMHR7JF4–AMERICAN CIVIL WAR Recruiting poster for the Union Army printed in Philadelphia about 1863

Union officers rest while their african-American orderly serves drinks. Warrenton, Virginia, during the American Civil War 1862 Stock Photo

RM2A5YR1P–Union officers rest while their african-American orderly serves drinks. Warrenton, Virginia, during the American Civil War 1862

The Civil War, group of 21 African American men holding musical instruments, title: 'Band of 107th U.S. Colored Infantry', Arlington, Virginia, photograph by William M. Smith, 1865. Stock Photo

RMBTK0RP–The Civil War, group of 21 African American men holding musical instruments, title: 'Band of 107th U.S. Colored Infantry', Arlington, Virginia, photograph by William M. Smith, 1865.

RMKWHH2W–Former slave and Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman (1822-1913), along with her husband, step-daughter, extended family, and former slaves she helped during the Civil War. From left to right: Harriet Tubman: Gertie Davis (Tubman's adopted daughter), Nelson Davis (Tubman's husband), Lee Cheney, 'Pop' Alexander, Walter Green, Sarah Parker ('Blind Auntie' Parker) and Dora Stewart (granddaughter of Tubman's brother, John Stewart). Photo by William Cheney, c1880s.

RMK2601N–Broadside from the American Civil War entitled 'Darkey Conscript', describing an African-American man going to fight for the Union Army, 1863.

Banner of the an African American regiment in the Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAG7PXP–Banner of the an African American regiment in the Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut

WASHINGTON, DC - A model of Camp Barker, a Civil War era military barracks that became a contraband refugee camp. It was occupied from 1862-63 and located on the north edge of Washington DC. The African American Civil War Museum preserves and tells the stories of the united States Colored Troops in the American Civil War. The museum is located in Northwest Washington DC, across the street from the African American Civil War Memorial, in the U Street neighborhood. Stock Photo

RMR3894D–WASHINGTON, DC - A model of Camp Barker, a Civil War era military barracks that became a contraband refugee camp. It was occupied from 1862-63 and located on the north edge of Washington DC. The African American Civil War Museum preserves and tells the stories of the united States Colored Troops in the American Civil War. The museum is located in Northwest Washington DC, across the street from the African American Civil War Memorial, in the U Street neighborhood.

The Civil War, African American 'contrabands' (escaped slaves), at Foller's house, Cumberland Landing, Virginia, by James F. Stock Photo

RMCWAY7K–The Civil War, African American 'contrabands' (escaped slaves), at Foller's house, Cumberland Landing, Virginia, by James F.

Regimental flag depicting African American soldier and Columbia holding an American flag between them. Stock Photo

RMC1A3J8–Regimental flag depicting African American soldier and Columbia holding an American flag between them.

Life in camp, part 2 by Winslow Homer, 1836-1910, American artist. 1864. chromolithograph souvenir cards showing the daily life of Union soldiers during the Civil War, on the front, in camp, and on furlough, also, an artist travelling with the army, zouaves, parting with loved ones, and an African American putting up gabions in the trenches. Stock Photo

RMDYEM61–Life in camp, part 2 by Winslow Homer, 1836-1910, American artist. 1864. chromolithograph souvenir cards showing the daily life of Union soldiers during the Civil War, on the front, in camp, and on furlough, also, an artist travelling with the army, zouaves, parting with loved ones, and an African American putting up gabions in the trenches.

American Civil War. Two unidentified African American soldiers in Union sergeant's uniforms. Between c. 1863-1865 Stock Photo

RF2HN3RDD–American Civil War. Two unidentified African American soldiers in Union sergeant's uniforms. Between c. 1863-1865

The Scourged Back. The scarred back of an African-American slave named Gordon who escaped from Mississippi and reached a Union Army camp in Louisiana in 1863. The photograph is attributed to two photographers, McPherson and Oliver, who were in the camp at the time. It became one of the best known photographs of the Civil War and a powerful weapon for abolitionists. Gordon served in the Union army African American regiment and reached the rank of sergeant. Stock Photo

RM2GF913Y–The Scourged Back. The scarred back of an African-American slave named Gordon who escaped from Mississippi and reached a Union Army camp in Louisiana in 1863. The photograph is attributed to two photographers, McPherson and Oliver, who were in the camp at the time. It became one of the best known photographs of the Civil War and a powerful weapon for abolitionists. Gordon served in the Union army African American regiment and reached the rank of sergeant.

African American refugees coming into the Union lines near Culpeper Court House, Virginia, circa 1863 during USA Civil War Stock Photo

RMC5JBFP–African American refugees coming into the Union lines near Culpeper Court House, Virginia, circa 1863 during USA Civil War

RMHRKJDN–Civil War Soldier

CIVIL WAR: RICHMOND, 1865. /nLadies of Richmond, Virginia, passing a Union soldier on their way to receive government rations following the defeat of the Confederacy, 1865. Contemporary American wood engraving. Stock Photo

RMFFB856–CIVIL WAR: RICHMOND, 1865. /nLadies of Richmond, Virginia, passing a Union soldier on their way to receive government rations following the defeat of the Confederacy, 1865. Contemporary American wood engraving.

US Army Recruitment poster calling for 'Men of Color' to enlist for the American Civil War (1861-1865), poster written by Frederick Douglass, 1863 Stock Photo

RM2EM465E–US Army Recruitment poster calling for 'Men of Color' to enlist for the American Civil War (1861-1865), poster written by Frederick Douglass, 1863

William Johnson, American Civil War Soldier, Seated Portrait in Uniform by Louis Frenzel, Washington DC, USA, 1865 Stock Photo

RMR0A455–William Johnson, American Civil War Soldier, Seated Portrait in Uniform by Louis Frenzel, Washington DC, USA, 1865

RM2FYNWMW–African American US Civil War soldier reenactor posing in front of the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial, Boston Freedom Trail

General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate States Army, American Civil War Stock Photo

RMM62N6D–General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate States Army, American Civil War

Vintage engraving of a scene from the Fort Pillow massacre during the American Civil War, 19th Century. The Battle of Fort Pillow, also known as the Fort Pillow massacre, was fought on April 12, 1864, at Fort Pillow on the Mississippi River in Henning, Tennessee, during the American Civil War. The battle ended with a massacre of African-American Union troops and their white officers attempting to surrender. Stock Photo

RM2B6Y909–Vintage engraving of a scene from the Fort Pillow massacre during the American Civil War, 19th Century. The Battle of Fort Pillow, also known as the Fort Pillow massacre, was fought on April 12, 1864, at Fort Pillow on the Mississippi River in Henning, Tennessee, during the American Civil War. The battle ended with a massacre of African-American Union troops and their white officers attempting to surrender.

Family record. Before the war and since the American Civil war. Published 1880. chromolithograph chart exhibiting two farms, contrasting slavery with freedom in connection with a family record. Stock Photo

RM2K2JY8E–Family record. Before the war and since the American Civil war. Published 1880. chromolithograph chart exhibiting two farms, contrasting slavery with freedom in connection with a family record.

RMBTK0T0–The Civil War, group of 21 African American men holding musical instruments, title: 'Band of 107th U.S. Colored Infantry', Arlington, Virginia, photograph by William M. Smith, 1865.

American Civil War 1861 - 1865, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMDB3KHM–American Civil War 1861 - 1865, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Broadside from the American Civil War entitled 'High Daddy', describing an African-American man the Union speaker knows, New York, New York, 1963. Stock Photo

RMK25X9C–Broadside from the American Civil War entitled 'High Daddy', describing an African-American man the Union speaker knows, New York, New York, 1963.

African-American soldiers mustered out of the Union Army at Little Rock Arkansas after the Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAHPHK7–African-American soldiers mustered out of the Union Army at Little Rock Arkansas after the Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut

WASHINGTON, DC - The African American Civil War Museum preserves and tells the stories of the united States Colored Troops in the American Civil War. The museum is located in Northwest Washington DC, across the street from the African American Civil War Memorial, in the U Street neighborhood. Stock Photo

RMR38877–WASHINGTON, DC - The African American Civil War Museum preserves and tells the stories of the united States Colored Troops in the American Civil War. The museum is located in Northwest Washington DC, across the street from the African American Civil War Memorial, in the U Street neighborhood.

1st U.S. Colored Infantry in formation during review. There were over 175,000 African American troops in the Union Army, Stock Photo

RMCWAWAR–1st U.S. Colored Infantry in formation during review. There were over 175,000 African American troops in the Union Army,

Regimental flag depicting African American soldier standing next to Columbia holding a flag. Stock Photo

RMC1A3JA–Regimental flag depicting African American soldier standing next to Columbia holding a flag.

American writer and abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' (with the subtitle of 'Life among the Lowly'). The novel was first published in 1852 and is credited as laying the groundwork for the Civil War. The tales in the novel revolve around Uncle Tom, a long-suffering black slave. Stock Photo

RF2N9RYGA–American writer and abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' (with the subtitle of 'Life among the Lowly'). The novel was first published in 1852 and is credited as laying the groundwork for the Civil War. The tales in the novel revolve around Uncle Tom, a long-suffering black slave.

American Civil War. African American soldier in uniform at ruined fireplace or oven, possibly at Fort Sumter. USA. Between 1863-1865 Stock Photo

RF2HN3RD9–American Civil War. African American soldier in uniform at ruined fireplace or oven, possibly at Fort Sumter. USA. Between 1863-1865

The True Defenders of the Constitution - Harper's Weekly illustration showing dead Union Civil War soldiers, including an African-American. Illustration by James Walker. Stock Photo

RMGKHPPE–The True Defenders of the Constitution - Harper's Weekly illustration showing dead Union Civil War soldiers, including an African-American. Illustration by James Walker.

Songs of war - Five images relating to soldiers' lives, one image of an African American sitting upon a barrel labelled: Contraband. Zouaves fighting among themselves, a battle scene, and soldiers marching in front of portrait Julia Ward Howe. USA Civil War, 1861 Stock Photo

RMDJCDEC–Songs of war - Five images relating to soldiers' lives, one image of an African American sitting upon a barrel labelled: Contraband. Zouaves fighting among themselves, a battle scene, and soldiers marching in front of portrait Julia Ward Howe. USA Civil War, 1861

Burial Party, Virginia, American Civil War, 1865 Stock Photo

RM2BDYFJB–Burial Party, Virginia, American Civil War, 1865

CIVIL WAR: WOUNDED, 1864. /nVolunteers of the Christian Commission give first aid to wounded Union soldiers at a battlefield during the American Civil War. Wood engraving, American, 1864. Stock Photo

RMFFCBT3–CIVIL WAR: WOUNDED, 1864. /nVolunteers of the Christian Commission give first aid to wounded Union soldiers at a battlefield during the American Civil War. Wood engraving, American, 1864.

RMDYEN6M–Family record. Before the war and since the American Civil war. Published 1880. chromolithograph chart exhibiting two farms, contrasting slavery with freedom in connection with a family record.

Powhatan Beaty (1837-1916), African American Soldier, Medal of Honor recipient during American Civil War, W.E.B. Du Bois Collection Stock Photo

RM2J15H2R–Powhatan Beaty (1837-1916), African American Soldier, Medal of Honor recipient during American Civil War, W.E.B. Du Bois Collection

RM2FYNWRX–African American US Civil War soldier reenactor posing in front of the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial, Boston Freedom Trail

Frederick Douglass, African American abolitionist. Between circa 1865 and circa 1880 Stock Photo

RM2PP4XB0–Frederick Douglass, African American abolitionist. Between circa 1865 and circa 1880

A late 19th Century portrait of Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), an American military officer and politician who served as the 18th president of the United States from 1869 to 1877. As president, Grant was an effective civil rights executive who created the Justice Department and worked with the Radical Republicans to protect African Americans during Reconstruction. As Commanding General, he led the Union Army to victory in the American Civil War in 1865 and thereafter briefly served as Secretary of War. Stock Photo

RM2HCRK5W–A late 19th Century portrait of Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), an American military officer and politician who served as the 18th president of the United States from 1869 to 1877. As president, Grant was an effective civil rights executive who created the Justice Department and worked with the Radical Republicans to protect African Americans during Reconstruction. As Commanding General, he led the Union Army to victory in the American Civil War in 1865 and thereafter briefly served as Secretary of War.

RM2A5YNGH–Life in camp, part 2 by Winslow Homer, 1836-1910, American artist. 1864. chromolithograph souvenir cards showing the daily life of Union soldiers during the Civil War, on the front, in camp, and on furlough, also, an artist travelling with the army, zouaves, parting with loved ones, and an African American putting up gabions in the trenches.

John Brown (1800-1859), American abolitionist who advocated the use of armed insurrection to overthrow the institution of slavery in the United States, from an 1846 or 1847 daguerreotype by African-American photographer Augustus Washington which was later reprinted as a cabinet card by Levin C. Handy. Stock Photo

RM2A007BC–John Brown (1800-1859), American abolitionist who advocated the use of armed insurrection to overthrow the institution of slavery in the United States, from an 1846 or 1847 daguerreotype by African-American photographer Augustus Washington which was later reprinted as a cabinet card by Levin C. Handy.

54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, an African American infantry in the Union Army, assaulting Fort Wagner on July 18, 1863. Stock Photo

RMBTKC9M–54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, an African American infantry in the Union Army, assaulting Fort Wagner on July 18, 1863.

Ambrose Hillard Douglas, an African American Civil War slave, sits outside holding a cane on the Lewis plantation and turpentine still, 1940. Stock Photo

RMJXX7TG–Ambrose Hillard Douglas, an African American Civil War slave, sits outside holding a cane on the Lewis plantation and turpentine still, 1940.

Slaves escaping to the North through southern swamps during US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMA12T3J–Slaves escaping to the North through southern swamps during US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut

RMR388PM–WASHINGTON, DC - The African American Civil War Museum preserves and tells the stories of the united States Colored Troops in the American Civil War. The museum is located in Northwest Washington DC, across the street from the African American Civil War Memorial, in the U Street neighborhood.

The Civil War, group of 21 African American men holding musical instruments, title: 'Band of 107th U.S. Colored Infantry', Stock Photo

RMCWB53J–The Civil War, group of 21 African American men holding musical instruments, title: 'Band of 107th U.S. Colored Infantry',

The Twentieth United States colored troops receiving their colors on Union Square, March 5, 1864 Stock Photo

RMC1A3KA–The Twentieth United States colored troops receiving their colors on Union Square, March 5, 1864

M. Miller, Colonel, 18th Mo. Infantry, full-length portrait, facing right, standing before horse held by African-American man, . Civil War Photograph Collection., No. 2882.. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel--Union. Stock Photo

RM2X668N2–M. Miller, Colonel, 18th Mo. Infantry, full-length portrait, facing right, standing before horse held by African-American man, . Civil War Photograph Collection., No. 2882.. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel--Union.

American Civil War. Band of 107th U.S. Colored Infantry Group of twenty African American soldiers with musical instruments in Arlington, Virginia. 186 Stock Photo

RF2HN3RD3–American Civil War. Band of 107th U.S. Colored Infantry Group of twenty African American soldiers with musical instruments in Arlington, Virginia. 186

Dr. Robert Slawson, a volunteer from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, Maryland, serves as a guest docent Feb. 2 for the opening of the exhibit, “Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries; African American in Civil War Medicine,” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, which will be in display in the America Building at WRNMMC throughout Black History Month. Stock Photo

RM2NW56PP–Dr. Robert Slawson, a volunteer from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, Maryland, serves as a guest docent Feb. 2 for the opening of the exhibit, “Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries; African American in Civil War Medicine,” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, which will be in display in the America Building at WRNMMC throughout Black History Month.

The Power of Music by William Sidney Mount, 1847 Set in rural Long Island before the Civil War, Mount's complex painting presents an African American laborer listening intently to a fiddle tune enjoyed by white men. While a love of music unites the figures in a bond of shared humanity, the two races occupy different spaces--one inside, one outside, both separated by a barn door--effectively symbolizing the pronounced divisions in America at the time. Stock Photo

RM2F3ED5E–The Power of Music by William Sidney Mount, 1847 Set in rural Long Island before the Civil War, Mount's complex painting presents an African American laborer listening intently to a fiddle tune enjoyed by white men. While a love of music unites the figures in a bond of shared humanity, the two races occupy different spaces--one inside, one outside, both separated by a barn door--effectively symbolizing the pronounced divisions in America at the time.

Black Soldier in Camp, American Civil War, circa 1863. Photo possibly by Alexander Gardner. Stock Photo

RM2HJCNJN–Black Soldier in Camp, American Civil War, circa 1863. Photo possibly by Alexander Gardner.

CIVIL WAR: SOLDIERS, 1861. /nUnion soldiers and an army cook in camp, 1861. Contemporary English wood engraving. Stock Photo

RMFFB0NK–CIVIL WAR: SOLDIERS, 1861. /nUnion soldiers and an army cook in camp, 1861. Contemporary English wood engraving.

William P. Powell, Jr. was one of thirteen African American surgeons who served during the Civil War. Powell, a resident of New York City Stock Photo

RMEX6P4X–William P. Powell, Jr. was one of thirteen African American surgeons who served during the Civil War. Powell, a resident of New York City

Susie King Taylor, First African American Army Nurse, Served with 33rd U.S. Colored Troops Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War, Three-Quarter Length Portrait, Undated Photograph, Published 1902 Stock Photo

RMT5TF7Y–Susie King Taylor, First African American Army Nurse, Served with 33rd U.S. Colored Troops Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War, Three-Quarter Length Portrait, Undated Photograph, Published 1902

RM2FYNWN3–African American US Civil War soldier reenactor posing in front of the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial, Boston Freedom Trail

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Harriet Tubman looking directly at the camera with folded hands resting on back of an upholstered chair. Ta Stock Photo

RM2T2G956–Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Harriet Tubman looking directly at the camera with folded hands resting on back of an upholstered chair. Ta

MCCONNELLS, SC (USA) - November 3, 2018: Portrait of an African-American reenactor portraying a Union soldier at an American Civil War reenactment. Stock Photo

RFR17T95–MCCONNELLS, SC (USA) - November 3, 2018: Portrait of an African-American reenactor portraying a Union soldier at an American Civil War reenactment.

American Civil War reenactor - Washington, DC USA Stock Photo

RME3ANEH–American Civil War reenactor - Washington, DC USA

Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American abolitionist and author, best known for her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin which depicted harsh conditions for African American slaves. (Photo c1865) Stock Photo

RMJMF5T5–Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American abolitionist and author, best known for her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin which depicted harsh conditions for African American slaves. (Photo c1865)

A New York State soldier poses before his tent at Camp Cameron holding his bayoneted rifle with an African American 'contraband' boy shining shoes at his side. Racism and servile roles often continued for ex-slaves in Union Army camps. 1861. Stock Photo

RMBTKCYT–A New York State soldier poses before his tent at Camp Cameron holding his bayoneted rifle with an African American 'contraband' boy shining shoes at his side. Racism and servile roles often continued for ex-slaves in Union Army camps. 1861.

Broadside from the American Civil War entitled 'Epitaph', containing the end of a speech made by Ohio Congressman Samuel S. Cox disparaging Lincoln's administrative policies regarding the liberation of African-Americans. 1862. Stock Photo

RMK265P1–Broadside from the American Civil War entitled 'Epitaph', containing the end of a speech made by Ohio Congressman Samuel S. Cox disparaging Lincoln's administrative policies regarding the liberation of African-Americans. 1862.

Confederate charge against black Union soldiers at the Battle of the Crater US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMA64NX3–Confederate charge against black Union soldiers at the Battle of the Crater US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut

RMR388B6–WASHINGTON, DC - The African American Civil War Museum preserves and tells the stories of the united States Colored Troops in the American Civil War. The museum is located in Northwest Washington DC, across the street from the African American Civil War Memorial, in the U Street neighborhood.

RMCWB53G–The Civil War, group of 21 African American men holding musical instruments, title: 'Band of 107th U.S. Colored Infantry',

African American Civil War Museum LeDroit Park Washington DC Stock Photo

RMR1EA63–African American Civil War Museum LeDroit Park Washington DC

RM2X668NH–M. Miller, Colonel, 18th Mo. Infantry, full-length portrait, facing right, standing before horse held by African-American man, . Civil War Photograph Collection., No. 2882.. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel--Union.

American Civil War. 1861-1865 Soldiers from the 134th Illinois Volunteer Infantry sitting in front of a tent at Columbus, Kentucky with African Americ Stock Photo

RF2HG3CWR–American Civil War. 1861-1865 Soldiers from the 134th Illinois Volunteer Infantry sitting in front of a tent at Columbus, Kentucky with African Americ

Dr. Robert Slawson (left), a volunteer from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, Maryland, serves as a guest docent Feb. 2 for the opening of the exhibit, “Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries; African American in Civil War Medicine,” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, which will be in display in the America Building at WRNMMC throughout Black History Month. Stock Photo

RM2R45WYB–Dr. Robert Slawson (left), a volunteer from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, Maryland, serves as a guest docent Feb. 2 for the opening of the exhibit, “Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries; African American in Civil War Medicine,” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, which will be in display in the America Building at WRNMMC throughout Black History Month.

Close of the War - Babylon is fallen, April 1865. African Americans celebrate the end of the USA Civil War Stock Photo

RMFA2MY3–Close of the War - Babylon is fallen, April 1865. African Americans celebrate the end of the USA Civil War

Contraband School, American Civil War era, circa 1861-65. Photo by Mathew Brady. Contraband was a term commonly used in the US military during the Civil War to describe a new status for certain escaped slaves or those who affiliated with Union forces. Stock Photo

RM2HJCNRF–Contraband School, American Civil War era, circa 1861-65. Photo by Mathew Brady. Contraband was a term commonly used in the US military during the Civil War to describe a new status for certain escaped slaves or those who affiliated with Union forces.

CIVIL WAR: BLACK TROOPS. /n'The Contraband.' Wood engraving, 1867, after a painting by Thomas Waterman Wood (1823-1903). Stock Photo

RMFFB6NA–CIVIL WAR: BLACK TROOPS. /n'The Contraband.' Wood engraving, 1867, after a painting by Thomas Waterman Wood (1823-1903).

Memorial to the Massachusetts 54th first all African American unit in the Civil War, stands in front of the Massachusetts State House in Boston Stock Photo

RF2K5HYYF–Memorial to the Massachusetts 54th first all African American unit in the Civil War, stands in front of the Massachusetts State House in Boston

Alexander Kelly (1840-1907), African-American Soldier in Union Army as member of 6th U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment during American Civil War, recipient of Medal of Honor for his actions at the 1864 Battle of Chaffin's Farm, W.E.B. Du Bois Collection Stock Photo

RM2J15H24–Alexander Kelly (1840-1907), African-American Soldier in Union Army as member of 6th U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment during American Civil War, recipient of Medal of Honor for his actions at the 1864 Battle of Chaffin's Farm, W.E.B. Du Bois Collection

RM2FYNWT6–African American US Civil War soldier reenactor posing in front of the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial, Boston Freedom Trail

Frederick Douglass (died 1895) was an African-American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. After escaping from slavery in Maryland, he became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York, becoming famous for his oratory and incisive antislavery writings. Stock Photo

RF2HM63RH–Frederick Douglass (died 1895) was an African-American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. After escaping from slavery in Maryland, he became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York, becoming famous for his oratory and incisive antislavery writings.

MCCONNELLS, SC (USA) - November 3, 2018: Closeup portrait of an African-American reenactor portraying a Union soldier at an American Civil War reenac Stock Photo

RFR17TA2–MCCONNELLS, SC (USA) - November 3, 2018: Closeup portrait of an African-American reenactor portraying a Union soldier at an American Civil War reenac

American Civil War reenactors - Washington, DC USA Stock Photo

RME3AN37–American Civil War reenactors - Washington, DC USA

Born into slavery, Ida B. Wells was an African-American investigative journalist, educator, and an early leader in the Civil Rights Movement. (Photo circa 1893 or 1894) Stock Photo

RMRB16DF–Born into slavery, Ida B. Wells was an African-American investigative journalist, educator, and an early leader in the Civil Rights Movement. (Photo circa 1893 or 1894)

The Civil War, African American 'contrabands' (escaped slaves), at Foller's house, Cumberland Landing, Virginia, by James F. Gibson, 1862. Stock Photo

RMBTJM5B–The Civil War, African American 'contrabands' (escaped slaves), at Foller's house, Cumberland Landing, Virginia, by James F. Gibson, 1862.

Broadside from the American Civil War entitled 'The 25th Corps, ' telling the story of the brave and strong 25th corps, made up almost entirely of African-American soldiers, 1865. Stock Photo

RMK0PM55–Broadside from the American Civil War entitled 'The 25th Corps, ' telling the story of the brave and strong 25th corps, made up almost entirely of African-American soldiers, 1865.

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