ANTIETAM IMAGES BY H. CASSER-JAYNE TO EXHIBIT AT MARYLAND STATEHOUSE

(HAGERSTOWN, MD) - A collection of black and white images of Antietam Battlefield by local photographer Halli Casser-Jayne will be exhibited on the Freedom Wall of the Maryland State House in Annapolis beginning November 1. The photographs, from Casser-Jayne's book STILL LIFE images of Antietam, provide an innovative, thought-provoking and poignant view of the famous battle that took place September 17, 1862 in Sharpsburg, MD.

The Battle of Antietam remains the bloodiest day in American history. There were more than 23,000 casualties in the one-day battle. Not since Alexander Gardner's 1866 book, Sketchbook of the Civil War, has Antietam been so thoroughly explored by a photographer. Casser-Jayne describes her images as "a highly emotional view of what happened that day in 1862. Historically, we look back at war in a thoughtful way. Rarely do we address the emotions behind wars." "We're thrilled that these significant photographs will be available for the public to see. Casser-Jayne's work is historically imaginative. Her art speaks to the beauty of Antietam, and shows a unique human element. It's great to have these photographs of a Washington County battlefield on display in the State House," said Tom Riford, president of the Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Antietam National Battlefield Park Superintendent, who wrote the foreword to the book, calls the work "a new monument to those who fought and to those who help us remember." The book also includes a battle overview by historian Dr. Thomas Clemens, President of Save Historic Antietam Foundation. The photo-book is available in the Downtown Hagerstown Visitor Welcome Center and in leading bookstores throughout the country.

On November 4, Casser-Jayne will make an appearance and sign copies of her book at the Annapolis Mall Borders beginning at 2 p.m. The photographs will be on display in the Maryland State House through November. The Maryland State House is open 7 days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults need to show photo identification for entry. For more Information about Halli Casser-Jayne or her book, STILL LIFE images of Antietam see www.hcjstudios.com.
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