A group of Civil War era officers and wives posed before the Officers' Quarters at the Carlisle Barracks, c. 1861. Photograph by Charles L. Lochman.

A group of Civil War era officers and wives posed before the Officers' Quarters at the Carlisle Barracks, c. 1861. Photograph by Charles L. Lochman.

Commandant's Quarters at Carlisle Barracks. This was one of the buildings that suffered damage during the Civil War. This view shows the reconstructed building, c. 1867. Photograph by D.C. Burnite of Harrisburg.

Commandant's Quarters at Carlisle Barracks. This was one of the buildings that suffered damage during the Civil War. This view shows the reconstructed building, c. 1867. Photograph by D.C. Burnite of Harrisburg.

Reconstructed barracks 2 with garrison soldiers lounging outside at Carlisle Barracks, c. 1867. Many of these men were probably Civil War veterans. Photograph by D.C. Burnite of Harrisburg.

Reconstructed barracks 2 with garrison soldiers lounging outside at Carlisle Barracks, c. 1867. Many of these men were probably Civil War veterans. Photograph by D.C. Burnite of Harrisburg.

A formation of cavalry troops at Carlisle Barracks, taken by Charles Lochman in April of 1861 for his stereoview card series. This image illustrates what was one of the post's major functions as home to the Cavalry School, the training of new cavalrymen.

A formation of cavalry troops at Carlisle Barracks, taken by Charles Lochman in April of 1861 for his stereoview card series. This image illustrates what was one of the post's major functions as home to the Cavalry School, the training of new cavalrymen.

Group on the grounds of Carlisle Barracks c. 1867. Gen. John P. Hatch is shown posing with a group following a croquet game, evidenced by the ball and mallets on the ground at the lower right. On the left, a group of lieutenants is playing cards with a female companion. The officer seated in the center wearing the sash is the Officer of the Day. Barracks 3 is in the background. A cistern is seen behind the Napoleon gun at left as a flat, circular spot on the ground. The cannons represent three of the four guns housed in the cannon houses located out of frame to the left. Photograph by D.C. Burnite of Harrisburg.