American war reenactments hi-res stock photography and images

HARPERS FERRY, West Virginia — Murphy Farm at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, a site of significant Civil War action and later civil rights history. This preserved farmland witnessed Confederate General A.P. Hill's decisive attack during the 1862 Battle of Harpers Ferry and later housed John Brown's Fort, becoming a pilgrimage site for early civil rights activists. The farm's pristine condition offers visitors a glimpse into 19th-century rural life and the evolving narrative of American history. Stock Photo

RM2XYG7HD–HARPERS FERRY, West Virginia — Murphy Farm at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, a site of significant Civil War action and later civil rights history. This preserved farmland witnessed Confederate General A.P. Hill's decisive attack during the 1862 Battle of Harpers Ferry and later housed John Brown's Fort, becoming a pilgrimage site for early civil rights activists. The farm's pristine condition offers visitors a glimpse into 19th-century rural life and the evolving narrative of American history.

The reenactment of Washington crossing the Delaware River is done every year on Christmas Day. Stock Photo

RF2W9BT1F–The reenactment of Washington crossing the Delaware River is done every year on Christmas Day.

Civil War-Era 'Officer's Wife' knitting, historic reenactment, Fort Union National Monument, New Mexico USA Stock Photo

RMDHNWP1–Civil War-Era 'Officer's Wife' knitting, historic reenactment, Fort Union National Monument, New Mexico USA

Sully Plantation, Virginia - civil war reenactment Stock Photo

RMDER0EF–Sully Plantation, Virginia - civil war reenactment

Redcoats encampment the American War of Independence 1775 - 1783 Stock Photo

RME5RX2W–Redcoats encampment the American War of Independence 1775 - 1783

Soldiers of Continental Army of Revolutionary War reenactment at Jockey Hollow Morristown National Historical Park.Morristown.New Jersey.USA Stock Photo

RMT76D2K–Soldiers of Continental Army of Revolutionary War reenactment at Jockey Hollow Morristown National Historical Park.Morristown.New Jersey.USA

Thunder on the Roanoke Civil War reenactment in Plymouth, North Carolina, United States of America, North America Stock Photo

RMDHDHWA–Thunder on the Roanoke Civil War reenactment in Plymouth, North Carolina, United States of America, North America

A Confederate soldier stands in remembrance of those who fell in the American Civil War - Borde Hill Country Fair, West Sussex. Stock Photo

RMB5PJD7–A Confederate soldier stands in remembrance of those who fell in the American Civil War - Borde Hill Country Fair, West Sussex.

Illuminated lanterns at the anniversary celebration of Lincoln's Gettysburg address, November 19th, 1863 Stock Photo

RF2PMPF26–Illuminated lanterns at the anniversary celebration of Lincoln's Gettysburg address, November 19th, 1863

Black powder cannon festoon the ramparts at Fort Ticonderoga. Stock Photo

RMCXK5KD–Black powder cannon festoon the ramparts at Fort Ticonderoga.

Gettysburg National Military Park, American Civil War Battlefield, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA Stock Photo

RF2WD6YRC–Gettysburg National Military Park, American Civil War Battlefield, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Victorian Hill Memorial Park in Camden, South Carolina, is home to the renowned Carolina Cup, an annual horse racing event. Stock Photo

RM2YB742H–Victorian Hill Memorial Park in Camden, South Carolina, is home to the renowned Carolina Cup, an annual horse racing event.

American Pride in Full Bloom celebrating Independence Day in the USA Stock Photo

RF2R9JW2P–American Pride in Full Bloom celebrating Independence Day in the USA

Celebrations for the 75th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings: American soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division parachuted into the Carentan Marsh on Stock Photo

RM2AF2APC–Celebrations for the 75th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings: American soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division parachuted into the Carentan Marsh on

Mature male reenactor wearing an American World War steel combat helmet and uniform and holding an American flag poses for a portrait. Stock Photo

RF2B9K93H–Mature male reenactor wearing an American World War steel combat helmet and uniform and holding an American flag poses for a portrait.

Fort Necessity National Battlefield – Mount Washington Tavern, Pennsylvania, USA Stock Photo

RF2F85MXE–Fort Necessity National Battlefield – Mount Washington Tavern, Pennsylvania, USA

Female re-enactor at the servants entrance to the Governor's Palace in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Stock Photo

RM2TD5MFT–Female re-enactor at the servants entrance to the Governor's Palace in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Historic 18th century daily life in Fort Frederick Maryland. Volunteers march with period uniforms and muskets. East barracks. Stock Photo

RMDGNH3N–Historic 18th century daily life in Fort Frederick Maryland. Volunteers march with period uniforms and muskets. East barracks.

2023 - American Heritage Museum - Hudson, Massachusetts. A young person stand in formation with WWII reenactments soldiers with a toy pistole in his h Stock Photo

RF2WCDXH8–2023 - American Heritage Museum - Hudson, Massachusetts. A young person stand in formation with WWII reenactments soldiers with a toy pistole in his h

RM2XYG86B–HARPERS FERRY, West Virginia — Murphy Farm at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, a site of significant Civil War action and later civil rights history. This preserved farmland witnessed Confederate General A.P. Hill's decisive attack during the 1862 Battle of Harpers Ferry and later housed John Brown's Fort, becoming a pilgrimage site for early civil rights activists. The farm's pristine condition offers visitors a glimpse into 19th-century rural life and the evolving narrative of American history.

RF2W9BT17–The reenactment of Washington crossing the Delaware River is done every year on Christmas Day.

Civil War Era Confederate commander reenactor, Fort Stanton Live!, Fort Stanton, New Mexico USA Stock Photo

RMDHNWXK–Civil War Era Confederate commander reenactor, Fort Stanton Live!, Fort Stanton, New Mexico USA

A military bugler sounds the call during a Civil War reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield in Colonial National Historical Park in Yorktown, Virginia. Stock Photo

RMBNAW38–A military bugler sounds the call during a Civil War reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield in Colonial National Historical Park in Yorktown, Virginia.

French Army during the American civil war Stock Photo

RMDA86TE–French Army during the American civil war

Reenactors of American Continental Army loading their muskets in Jockey Hollow Historical Park during annual Jockey Hollow Encampment.New Jersey.USA Stock Photo

RMT76CRF–Reenactors of American Continental Army loading their muskets in Jockey Hollow Historical Park during annual Jockey Hollow Encampment.New Jersey.USA

Confederate soldiers at the Thunder on the Roanoke Civil War reenactment in Plymouth, North Carolina, USA Stock Photo

RMDHDHWJ–Confederate soldiers at the Thunder on the Roanoke Civil War reenactment in Plymouth, North Carolina, USA

Soldiers of the Confederacy at Borde Hill Country Fair in West Sussex. Stock Photo

RMB56BPA–Soldiers of the Confederacy at Borde Hill Country Fair in West Sussex.

At a reenactment of the Civil War Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, USA; Franklin, Tennessee, United States of America Stock Photo

RF2R4XBE1–At a reenactment of the Civil War Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, USA; Franklin, Tennessee, United States of America

RMCXK5K0–Black powder cannon festoon the ramparts at Fort Ticonderoga.

RF2WD6YRP–Gettysburg National Military Park, American Civil War Battlefield, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park commemorates the site of Florida's largest Civil War battle on February 20, 1864. Stock Photo

RMDECNEY–Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park commemorates the site of Florida's largest Civil War battle on February 20, 1864.

Ticonderoga, New York, USA. July 24, 2016. Inside Fort Ticonderoga on the shores of Lake Champlain in summertime Stock Photo

RMGF0AHT–Ticonderoga, New York, USA. July 24, 2016. Inside Fort Ticonderoga on the shores of Lake Champlain in summertime

RM2AF2APF–Celebrations for the 75th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings: American soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division parachuted into the Carentan Marsh on

Mature male reenactor wearing an American World War steel combat helmet and uniform and holding up American flag poses for a portrait. Stock Photo

RF2B9K936–Mature male reenactor wearing an American World War steel combat helmet and uniform and holding up American flag poses for a portrait.

Fort Necessity – Mount Washington Tavern, Pennsylvania, USA Stock Photo

RF2DYF4TY–Fort Necessity – Mount Washington Tavern, Pennsylvania, USA

Woman of substance on the Palace Green in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Stock Photo

RM2TD5MP2–Woman of substance on the Palace Green in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

RMDGNH3T–Historic 18th century daily life in Fort Frederick Maryland. Volunteers march with period uniforms and muskets. East barracks.

U.S. Calvary hat, sword and flag from American Civil War Stock Photo

RFCW3X59–U.S. Calvary hat, sword and flag from American Civil War

RM2XYG7KK–HARPERS FERRY, West Virginia — Murphy Farm at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, a site of significant Civil War action and later civil rights history. This preserved farmland witnessed Confederate General A.P. Hill's decisive attack during the 1862 Battle of Harpers Ferry and later housed John Brown's Fort, becoming a pilgrimage site for early civil rights activists. The farm's pristine condition offers visitors a glimpse into 19th-century rural life and the evolving narrative of American history.

RF2W9BT0P–The reenactment of Washington crossing the Delaware River is done every year on Christmas Day.

Civil War Era Union soldier reenactors at attention, Fort Stanton Live!, Fort Stanton, New Mexico USA Stock Photo

RMEJP827–Civil War Era Union soldier reenactors at attention, Fort Stanton Live!, Fort Stanton, New Mexico USA

RFBMHYT8–Old cannon

RMDA0YET–French Army during the American civil war

RMT76CTK–Reenactors of American Continental Army loading their muskets in Jockey Hollow Historical Park during annual Jockey Hollow Encampment.New Jersey.USA

RMDHDHX0–Confederate soldiers at the Thunder on the Roanoke Civil War reenactment in Plymouth, North Carolina, USA

RMB56BJ5–Soldiers of the Confederacy at Borde Hill Country Fair in West Sussex.

The backside of the main house of the Charles Pinckney Snee Farm plantation at the Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. Pinckney, a Founding Father of the United States, served as a delegate to the constitutional convention where he contributed to drafting the United States Constitution. Stock Photo

RM2WRY291–The backside of the main house of the Charles Pinckney Snee Farm plantation at the Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. Pinckney, a Founding Father of the United States, served as a delegate to the constitutional convention where he contributed to drafting the United States Constitution.

Two toy soldiers, one Arab and one American, stand in a face off with guns drawn to each other, depicting war and violence. Stock Photo

RMANATH7–Two toy soldiers, one Arab and one American, stand in a face off with guns drawn to each other, depicting war and violence.

RF2WD6YRA–Gettysburg National Military Park, American Civil War Battlefield, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA

A Union Army reenactor pays his respects at the grave of a Civil War soldier in Yorktown National Cemetery in historic Yorktown, Virginia, USA. Stock Photo

RMBNAW3H–A Union Army reenactor pays his respects at the grave of a Civil War soldier in Yorktown National Cemetery in historic Yorktown, Virginia, USA.

A Civil War encampment of a First Battle of Manassas reenactment. Stock Photo

RMEAWM28–A Civil War encampment of a First Battle of Manassas reenactment.

RM2AF2AN2–Celebrations for the 75th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings: American soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division parachuted into the Carentan Marsh on

A Civil War reenactment of the First Battle of Manassas. Stock Photo

RMEAWM31–A Civil War reenactment of the First Battle of Manassas.

corncob pipe on brown background Stock Photo

RF2A82NW1–corncob pipe on brown background

RM2TD5MP3–Woman of substance on the Palace Green in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Historic daily life in Fort Frederick Maryland volunteer drummer with colonial era Maryland flag and East barracks. Stock Photo

RMDGKN7Y–Historic daily life in Fort Frederick Maryland volunteer drummer with colonial era Maryland flag and East barracks.

Nurse returns from the battle during the Civil War reenactment of the Battle of Olustee, Florida. Stock Photo

RMDFYCA6–Nurse returns from the battle during the Civil War reenactment of the Battle of Olustee, Florida.

RM2XYG7HC–HARPERS FERRY, West Virginia — Murphy Farm at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, a site of significant Civil War action and later civil rights history. This preserved farmland witnessed Confederate General A.P. Hill's decisive attack during the 1862 Battle of Harpers Ferry and later housed John Brown's Fort, becoming a pilgrimage site for early civil rights activists. The farm's pristine condition offers visitors a glimpse into 19th-century rural life and the evolving narrative of American history.

RF2W9BRXJ–The reenactment of Washington crossing the Delaware River is done every year on Christmas Day.

Civil War Era Union soldier reenactors, including drummer and fifer, Fort Stanton Live!, Fort Stanton, New Mexico USA Stock Photo

RMDHNWY0–Civil War Era Union soldier reenactors, including drummer and fifer, Fort Stanton Live!, Fort Stanton, New Mexico USA

RFBMHYW2–Old cannon

RMDC6X8B–French Army during the American civil war

RMT76CTF–Reenactors of American Continental Army loading their muskets in Jockey Hollow Historical Park during annual Jockey Hollow Encampment.New Jersey.USA

Union soldiers at the Thunder on the Roanoke Civil War reenactment in Plymouth, North Carolina, USA Stock Photo

RMDHDHP8–Union soldiers at the Thunder on the Roanoke Civil War reenactment in Plymouth, North Carolina, USA

RMB56BH6–Soldiers of the Confederacy at Borde Hill Country Fair in West Sussex.

RM2WRY27Y–The backside of the main house of the Charles Pinckney Snee Farm plantation at the Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. Pinckney, a Founding Father of the United States, served as a delegate to the constitutional convention where he contributed to drafting the United States Constitution.

re enactors walking through a civil war camp, Petersboro, New York Stock Photo

RME184WC–re enactors walking through a civil war camp, Petersboro, New York

The Cowpens National Battlefield Park, in South Carolina, Major Battlefield of the American Revolutionary War Stock Photo

RF2WGN28M–The Cowpens National Battlefield Park, in South Carolina, Major Battlefield of the American Revolutionary War

Old Bethpage, New York, USA. 30th Aug, 2015. American Civil War soldiers from the 14th Brooklyn Regiment (14th New York State Militia) AKA The Brooklyn Chasseurs, are portrayed in front of the yellow and white Noon Inn tavern during the Old Time Music Weekend at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration. During their historical reenactments, members of the non-profit 14th Brooklyn Company E wear accurate reproductions of ''The ''Red Legged Devils'' original Union army uniform. Credit: Ann Parry/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMF1A8E0–Old Bethpage, New York, USA. 30th Aug, 2015. American Civil War soldiers from the 14th Brooklyn Regiment (14th New York State Militia) AKA The Brooklyn Chasseurs, are portrayed in front of the yellow and white Noon Inn tavern during the Old Time Music Weekend at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration. During their historical reenactments, members of the non-profit 14th Brooklyn Company E wear accurate reproductions of ''The ''Red Legged Devils'' original Union army uniform. Credit: Ann Parry/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News

Civil War reenactment of the First Battle of Manassas. Stock Photo

RMEAWKKB–Civil War reenactment of the First Battle of Manassas.

RM2AF2AMH–Celebrations for the 75th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings: American soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division parachuted into the Carentan Marsh on

Union soldiers at the 139th Battle of Gettysburg Re-enactment Stock Photo

RMB2JMHW–Union soldiers at the 139th Battle of Gettysburg Re-enactment

RF2A82NY8–corncob pipe

Middle class couple standing on the Palace Green in Colonial Williamsburg VA Stock Photo

RM2TD5N01–Middle class couple standing on the Palace Green in Colonial Williamsburg VA

American Civil War reenactment is an effort to recreate the appearance of a particular battle or other event. Stock Photo

RMC5N653–American Civil War reenactment is an effort to recreate the appearance of a particular battle or other event.

Musical troubadour serenades the troops playing a mandolin at the Civil War reenactment of the Battle of Olustee, Florida. Stock Photo

RMDFYCCY–Musical troubadour serenades the troops playing a mandolin at the Civil War reenactment of the Battle of Olustee, Florida.

MT VERNON, Alexandria, VA — Musuem exhibit at Mt. Vernon depicting General George Washington's leadership during the Revolutionary War. The historic home of George Washington, the first President of the United States, stands preserved in Alexandria. This iconic estate showcases the life and legacy of Washington and remains an enduring symbol of early American leadership and heritage. Stock Photo

RM2RN6RME–MT VERNON, Alexandria, VA — Musuem exhibit at Mt. Vernon depicting General George Washington's leadership during the Revolutionary War. The historic home of George Washington, the first President of the United States, stands preserved in Alexandria. This iconic estate showcases the life and legacy of Washington and remains an enduring symbol of early American leadership and heritage.

RF2W9BT39–The reenactment of Washington crossing the Delaware River is done every year on Christmas Day.

Civil War Era Union soldier reenactors marching in formation, Fort Union National Monument, New Mexico USA Stock Photo

RMDHNWWN–Civil War Era Union soldier reenactors marching in formation, Fort Union National Monument, New Mexico USA

RFBMHYTJ–Old cannon

RMDA0YFR–French Army during the American civil war

RMT76CRG–Reenactors of American Continental Army loading their muskets in Jockey Hollow Historical Park during annual Jockey Hollow Encampment.New Jersey.USA

RMDHDHX6–Confederate soldiers at the Thunder on the Roanoke Civil War reenactment in Plymouth, North Carolina, USA

A Soldier of the Confederacy at Borde Hill Country Fair in West Sussex. Stock Photo

RMB56BGR–A Soldier of the Confederacy at Borde Hill Country Fair in West Sussex.

A volunteer dressed as a Colonial soldier walks past the main house of the Charles Pinckney Snee Farm plantation at the Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. Pinckney, a Founding Father of the United States, served as a delegate to the constitutional convention where he contributed to drafting the United States Constitution. Stock Photo

RM2WRY282–A volunteer dressed as a Colonial soldier walks past the main house of the Charles Pinckney Snee Farm plantation at the Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. Pinckney, a Founding Father of the United States, served as a delegate to the constitutional convention where he contributed to drafting the United States Constitution.

civil war officer walking somberly through camp on a rainy day Stock Photo

RME185F2–civil war officer walking somberly through camp on a rainy day

RF2WGN28N–The Cowpens National Battlefield Park, in South Carolina, Major Battlefield of the American Revolutionary War

Old Bethpage, New York, USA. 30th Aug, 2015. Andrew Preble from Long Beach portrays an American Civil War soldier Captain from the 14th Brooklyn Regiment (14th New York State Militia) AKA The Brooklyn Chasseurs, at the Noon Inn tavern during the Old Time Music Weekend at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration. During their historical reenactments, members of the non-profit 14th Brooklyn Company E wear accurate reproductions of ''The ''Red Legged Devils'' original Union army uniform. Credit: Ann Parry/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMF1A8DF–Old Bethpage, New York, USA. 30th Aug, 2015. Andrew Preble from Long Beach portrays an American Civil War soldier Captain from the 14th Brooklyn Regiment (14th New York State Militia) AKA The Brooklyn Chasseurs, at the Noon Inn tavern during the Old Time Music Weekend at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration. During their historical reenactments, members of the non-profit 14th Brooklyn Company E wear accurate reproductions of ''The ''Red Legged Devils'' original Union army uniform. Credit: Ann Parry/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News

Soldiers align at a First Battle of Manassas Civil War reenactment. Stock Photo

RMEAWM3H–Soldiers align at a First Battle of Manassas Civil War reenactment.

An American-looking or western military toy soldier close up holding gun, depicting war and violence. Stock Photo

RMANATJ6–An American-looking or western military toy soldier close up holding gun, depicting war and violence.

Performers in period costume act out pre Civil War slave tales at a replica of slave quarters at Greenfield Village Dearborn MI Stock Photo

RMB4K6MR–Performers in period costume act out pre Civil War slave tales at a replica of slave quarters at Greenfield Village Dearborn MI

corncob pipe and fumed rim meerschaum on rustic backdrop Stock Photo

RF2A82NTH–corncob pipe and fumed rim meerschaum on rustic backdrop

RM2TD5N3W–Middle class couple standing on the Palace Green in Colonial Williamsburg VA

RMC5N64Y–American Civil War reenactment is an effort to recreate the appearance of a particular battle or other event.

Sign along Sutlers Row during the annual Civil War reenactment of the Battle of Olustee, Florida. Stock Photo

RMDFYCBC–Sign along Sutlers Row during the annual Civil War reenactment of the Battle of Olustee, Florida.

MT VERNON, Alexandria, VA — The historic home of George Washington, the first President of the United States, stands preserved in Alexandria. This iconic estate showcases the life and legacy of Washington and remains an enduring symbol of early American leadership and heritage. Stock Photo

RM2RN6R4J–MT VERNON, Alexandria, VA — The historic home of George Washington, the first President of the United States, stands preserved in Alexandria. This iconic estate showcases the life and legacy of Washington and remains an enduring symbol of early American leadership and heritage.