Pamplin Historical Park Highlights Civil War Photography in New Exhibit
Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier opens a new exhibition, Beyond Brady: Photography in the Civil War Era, to the public on October 4, 2008. This 1,500 square-foot interactive exhibit features over 130 artifacts and images and covers all aspects of photography during the mid-1800s: how photographs were made […]
Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier opens a new exhibition, Beyond Brady: Photography in the Civil War Era, to the public on October 4, 2008. This 1,500 square-foot interactive exhibit features over 130 artifacts and images and covers all aspects of photography during the mid-1800s: how photographs were made and used, what they meant to people then and what they mean now, and who the pioneer photographers were in that period.
“Civil War photography changed how Americans perceived warfare, while providing photographers with a means to expand their documentation of the American experience.” said Bob Zeller, President of the Center for Civil War Photography. “The story of Civil War photography goes far beyond its most famous name, Mathew Brady, to include a cast of thousands, preserving a legacy of scenes and faces that continue to captivate us and teach us today.”
The highlight of the exhibit is a restored wagon complete with darkroom and equipment. Visitors can walk in the footsteps of photographers and look through the lens of an original camera. In one portion of the exhibit, they also have the opportunity to view Civil War images using 3D glasses.
“Understanding photography in its infancy will be new to many people.” said Randy Klemm, Curator of Pamplin Historical Park. “Visitors will get to see choice pieces from collectors across the nation and images that pre-date the Civil War.”
On Sunday, October 5, 2008, between 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., visitors to Pamplin Historical Park may observe expert wet plate photographer Rob Gibson expose and develop ambrotype images. He owns Gibson’s Photographic Studio in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and has worked in movie productions including “Gods and Generals,” and “Cold Mountain.”
Beyond Brady: Photography in the Civil War Era will be open to the public daily at Pamplin Historical Park starting Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. The exhibit runs through September 2009. Admission to the Park, including Beyond Brady: Photography in the Civil War Era, is $15.00 for adults, $13.50 for seniors 65+ and military w/ID, and $9.00 for children ages 6-12. For more information about the Beyond Brady: Photography in the Civil War Era exhibition or Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, please visit www.pamplinpark.org or call 1-877-PAMPLIN.
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