Pamunkey River Collection

The Pamunkey River, a historic waterway in Virginia, holds tales of Camp and Cumberland Landing during the tumultuous times of May 1862

Pamunkey River Collection: Camp and Cumberland Landing, on the Pamunkey, May, 1862

Camp and Cumberland Landing, on the Pamunkey, May, 1862
3951123 Camp and Cumberland Landing, on the Pamunkey, May, 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by Wood and Gibson (fl.1862); 17.8x22.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Pamunkey River Collection: Commodore Perry, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Creator: Tim O Sullivan

Commodore Perry, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Commodore Perry, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Pamunkey River Collection: Quartermaster cargoes and transports, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Creator: Tim O Sullivan

Quartermaster cargoes and transports, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Quartermaster cargoes and transports, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

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

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

Pamunkey River Collection: U. S. Gunboat Commodore Perry on Pamunkey River, 1861-65

U. S. Gunboat Commodore Perry on Pamunkey River, 1861-65
U.S. Gunboat " Commodore Perry" on Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Pamunkey River Collection: White House Landing, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Creator: Tim O Sullivan

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

Pamunkey River Collection: Bridge Across Pamunkey River, near White House, 1861-65. Creator: Tim O Sullivan

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

Pamunkey River Collection: Burning of the White House, Virginia, American Civil War, 26 June 1862

Burning of the White House, Virginia, American Civil War, 26 June 1862. Union troops, under the command of General George B McClellan

Pamunkey River Collection: CIVIL WAR: UNION SUPPLIES. Union Army supply base at White House Landing along the Pamunkey River

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

Pamunkey River Collection: Quartermaster cargoes transports Pamunkey River

Quartermaster cargoes transports Pamunkey River
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Pamunkey River Collection: Ferry boat altered to gunboat during the American Civil War

Ferry boat altered to gunboat during the American Civil War
Ferry boat altered to gunboat, Pamunkey River, Virginia, during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Pamunkey River Collection: Ralph Hamor visits Powhatan, 1619 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Ralph Hamor visits Powhatan, 1619 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF264745 Ralph Hamor visits Powhatan, 1619 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Powhatan; father to Pocahontus (1595-1617); ); Flemish

Pamunkey River Collection: CIVIL WAR: UNION CAMP. Union army encampment on the Pamunkey River in Cumberland Landing

CIVIL WAR: UNION CAMP. Union army encampment on the Pamunkey River in Cumberland Landing, Virginia. Photography by James Gibson, May 1862

Pamunkey River Collection: CIVIL WAR: RESIDENCE, 1862. Residence of Confederate General W

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

HOPE: ARMY OF THE POTOMAC. The Army of the Potomac. Oil on canvas by James Hope, 1865

Pamunkey River Collection: CIVIL WAR: UNION CAMP, 1862. General George McClellans Union Army camp at Cumberland

CIVIL WAR: UNION CAMP, 1862. General George McClellans Union Army camp at Cumberland, Virginia, near the Pamunkey River. Engraving after a drawing by Alfred R. Waud, 1862

Pamunkey River Collection: CIVIL WAR: UNION CAMP, 1862. Union army encampment on the Pamunkey River, Cumberland Landing

CIVIL WAR: UNION CAMP, 1862. Union army encampment on the Pamunkey River, Cumberland Landing, Virginia. Photograph by James Gibson, May 1862

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The Pamunkey River, a historic waterway in Virginia, holds tales of Camp and Cumberland Landing during the tumultuous times of May 1862. It witnessed the presence of Commodore Perry and his gunboat on its tranquil surface between 1861-65. Tim O Sullivan's lens captured the essence of this river as it transported quartermaster cargoes and served as a vital lifeline for transports during those years. One cannot overlook the significance of White House Landing along the Pamunkey River in 1864, where both Tim O Sullivan and Mathew Brady documented moments that would forever be etched in history. The U. S. Gunboat Commodore Perry stood tall on these waters, symbolizing strength amidst chaos. A bridge spanning across the Pamunkey River near White House stands as a testament to resilience during those turbulent years from 1861-65 when our nation was torn apart by war. However, not all memories are pleasant; June 26th, 1862 marked the burning of the White House in Virginia—a somber reminder of destruction amidst conflict. Through it all, though ravaged by war, life continued along this storied river. The images captured by Tim O Sullivan depict everyday scenes at White House Landing—people going about their lives despite adversity. The Pamunkey River remains an enduring witness to our nation's past—a silent observer that saw both triumphs and tragedies unfold upon its shores. Its currents carry stories untold yet preserved within its depths—an eternal reminder of our shared history.