BRAND NEW Discovery About Alexander Gardner's Famous Photos at Gettysburg

In this video, historians Tim Smith (Gettysburg History) and Garry Adelman (American Battlefield Trust) discuss a newly unearthed eye-witness account of Alexander Gardner's photography at Gettysburg in the immediate aftermath of the battle. Learn about Gardner's activities on the battlefield, particularly on July 7, 1863 when he photographed dead soldiers near Devil's Den in the so-called "Slaughter Pen." This new evidence will help historians better map the timeline of Gettysburg photography immediately after the battle. Read the full 1863 account here: https://gettysburghistory.org/alexand... PA Civil War Newspapers: https://tinyurl.com/5de5vctd Newspapers.com: https://www.newspapers.com/ Alexander Gardner's Gettysburg photographs, Library of Congress: https://tinyurl.com/3jv3ckvu This video is made possible through the generous support of Donald Holman. --- Historians: Timothy Smith & Garry Adelman Camera & Editing: Alanna Gillis --- Visit Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum — recently named “Best New Museum” by USA TODAY readers and a 2025 Travelers’ Choice Winner on TripAdvisor! 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA Reserve tickets: https://www.gettysburgbeyondthebattle...