Discovering History—Mark Holbrook

Photography during the Civil War

The American Civil War prompted photographers to take their cameras out of their studios in an effort to capture images of the war. The results changed perceptions of war and was a catalyst for an explosion of technology that would continue for decades. Paramount to the story of Civil War photography is the story of Mathew Brady. His photographs of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War have become icons of the early days of photography. Just as important were the technological advances Brady made to the art form. Hear the story of Brady’s rise from obscurity to become an international phenomenon and why his efforts impact photography to this day.

Mark Holbrook has been a member of the Ohio Humanities Speakers Bureau for sixteen years. He served as the marketing director at the Ohio History Connection for nine years where he also served as Civil War Historian. He has been a consultant for tourism and history-based organizations for 20 years. Mark is a native Ohioan, graduate of The Ohio State University and an avid student of history. He also is the owner of History is Personal, a consulting firm that specializes in tourism and heritage destination development.

This event is sponsored by the Washington County Public Library and is free and open to the public. The presentation will be available livestreamed and recorded on our YouTube Channel: @CampusMartiusMuseum