7Th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 008 (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz

The title '7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 008 (U.S. Civil War)' refers to a historical photograph from the American Civil War. This image depicts members of the 7th New York State Militia, stationed at Camp Cameron in Washington D.C., during the year 1861. The number '008' likely signifies its sequence within a larger collection or series of photographs. The U.S. Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865, was a significant event in American history, marking a period of conflict between the Northern states (the Union) and Southern states (the Confederacy) over the issue of slavery and its expansion into new territories. Camp Cameron was one of several military encampments established to house troops defending Washington D.C. during this tumultuous time in American history.