White House Landing Collection

White House Landing, Pamunkey River, 1864. Creators: Tim O Sullivan, Mathew Brady
White House Landing, Pamunkey River, 1864

White House Landing, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
White House Landing, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Bridge Across Pamunkey River, near White House, 1861-65. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Bridge Across Pamunkey River, near White House, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

CIVIL WAR: UNION SUPPLIES. Union Army supply base at White House Landing along the Pamunkey River in Virginia. Photograph, May 1862

CIVIL WAR: RESIDENCE, 1862. Residence of Confederate General W.H.F. Lee and headquarters of General George B. McClellan known as White House on the Pamunkey in White House Landing, Virginia

CIVIL WAR: SUPPLY VESSELS. View down river with supply vessels, White House Landing, Virginia. Photograph, 1862

CIVIL WAR: HEADQUARTERS. Headquarters of the U.S. Christian Commission during Grants Wilderness Campaign, White House Landing, Virginia. Photograph, 1864

CIVIL WAR: WHITE HOUSE. Ruins of the White House (plantation) burned by the Union Army as they retreated during the Seven Days Battles, Virginia. Photograph

CIVIL WAR: SUPPLIES, 1862. Supply vessels at anchor at White House Landing, Virginia. Photograph, 1862

CIVIL WAR: CHURCH, C1863. Union troops standing outside St. Peters Church, around White House Landing, Virginia. Photograph, c1863

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"White House Landing: A Glimpse into History on the Pamunkey River" Step back in time to the year 1864, as we explore White House Landing captured through the lens of renowned photographers Tim O'Sullivan and Mathew Brady. Situated along the picturesque Pamunkey River, this historic location holds significant importance during the tumultuous years of 1861-65. In one captivating image by Tim O'Sullivan, we witness a scene at White House Landing that showcases its strategic position during the Civil War. The bridge across the Pamunkey River stands tall, connecting vital routes for transportation and communication. This remarkable structure served as a lifeline for troops and supplies throughout those turbulent times. O'Sullivan's photographs transport us to an era where history unfolded before our eyes. With each click of his camera shutter, he immortalized moments that would shape our nation's destiny forever. His images capture not only physical structures but also emotions etched onto faces - soldiers preparing for battle or families anxiously awaiting news from loved ones. The significance cannot be overstated; it was here that President Abraham Lincoln himself visited in 1862 to meet with General George McClellan during a critical phase of the war effort. These grounds witnessed pivotal decisions being made and strategies being formed. As we delve deeper into these historical snapshots, courtesy of Artokoloro's collection, we are transported back in time once again. We see bustling activity along the riverbanks - steamboats unloading supplies while soldiers march with determination towards their next destination. These images serve as a reminder of both triumphs and tragedies experienced by those who fought bravely during this dark period in American history. They offer us a glimpse into what life was like at White House Landing when it played such a crucial role in shaping our nation's future. Today, visitors can stand on these hallowed grounds where so much history unfolded.