Music Sheet, "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground," 1864

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Artifact Overview

The Civil War had lasted longer and taken more lives than most Americans would have imagined. In 1864, after three long years of war, Walter Kittredge published the song "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground." The song's lyrics touched the weary hearts of many wishing "to see the dawn of peace," but the war would last one more year.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sheet music

Date Made

1864

Subject Date

1861-1865

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All

Object ID

94.0.17.26

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 14 in
Width: 10.75 in

Music Sheet, "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground," 1864