This summer, the Civil War Preservation Trust is teaming up with The History Channel and the Center for Civil War Photography to sponsor a national photography competition to promote appreciation of America's rich Civil War heritage.
The images submitted digitally will provide a sharp contrast to the classic photos taken by Matthew Brady, Alexander Gardner and other "embedded" photographers who made the Civil War the first major conflict to be extensively documented by photojournalists.
Amateur photographers are invited to submit Civil War related photos in four different categories: (1) Civil War Battlefields, showcasing the solemn and scenic landscapes of these hallowed grounds; (2) People on Civil War Battlefields, focusing on visitors young and old enjoying their time on the battlefield; (3) Preservation Threats, illustrating the grave threats faced by many Civil War battlefields and historic sites, and (4) Then and Now, contrasting early images of Civil War battlefields with the same sites today.
