A sepia-toned photograph shows a large formation of soldiers standing in formation on a dirt street. The soldiers are dressed in uniforms with distinct caps and are arranged in rows across the foreground, holding rifles. Behind the soldiers, a large brick building with tall chimneys and numerous windows serves as a backdrop. There are trees along the side of the building. On the left side of the image, a smaller wooden building with shuttered windows is visible. A crowd of onlookers lines the edge of the street, while additional groups of people and horse-drawn carriages are scattered throughout the background.