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Grand Review 2010 – Press

Posted on November 8, 2010 by admin

A number of media groups filed reports on the Pennsylvania Grand Review that took place in Harrisburg last week between November 4 – 7. “Saturday’s colorful parade touched everyone who saw it,” as Charles Thompson of the Patriot-News explains. The … Continue reading →

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Grand Review in Harrisburg, PA – November 14, 1865

Posted on November 1, 2010 by admin

After African American soldiers were not allowed to participate in the Union army’s Grand Review in Washington DC in May 1865, Harrisburg residents organized their own event on November 14, 1865 for those who served in the United States Colored … Continue reading →

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USCT Veteran – John Aquilla Wilson

Posted on October 22, 2010 by admin

A recent article published in the York Daily Record featured a veteran who served in Company B of the 32nd United States Colored Troops. John Aquilla Wilson grew up in York County, Pennsylvania and enlisted in February 8, 1864. After … Continue reading →

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Bucktoe Creek Cemetery

Posted on October 15, 2010 by admin

Check out the slideshow below of pictures from Bucktoe Creek Cemetery, which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. They were taken during the Rugged Conservation Weekend that took place on September 11, 2010. You can learn more about this cemetery … Continue reading →

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Collection Donations – Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Posted on October 6, 2010 by admin

What We Collect The Historical Society of Pennsylvania welcomes inquiries about potential donations. Please contact us first before shipping any material. We will then work with you to determine the most appropriate disposition of the material and to conclude a … Continue reading →

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Laurel Mt. Cemetery – Johnstown, PA

Posted on August 24, 2010 by admin

Check out a slideshow of Laurel Mt. Cemetery in Johnstown cemetery Johnstown, Pennsylvania below – (Images Courtesy of Jim Dougherty)

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Harrisburg Grand Review: November 14, 1865

Posted on July 22, 2010 by admin

On May 23 and 24, 1865, Union soldiers paraded through Washington D.C. for a grand review of the troops, a celebration from the grateful citizens to the Union soldiers for their efforts and service in winning the Civil War. Noticeably … Continue reading →

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We need your help

Posted on July 20, 2010 by admin

Those of you familiar with Pennsylvania Grand Review and its partner sites have probably seen this “stock image” representing a young soldier of the United States Colored Troops.  Similarly, there is also another image shown below that stands as a … Continue reading →

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Camp William Penn

Posted on June 11, 2010 by admin

Camp William Penn in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania opened as a training ground for African-American troops on June 26, 1863 with about eight men present. Approximately eleven thousand former slaves and free African-Americans received training here under the leadership of Lieutenant-Colonel Louis … Continue reading →

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The 54th Massachusetts

Posted on June 11, 2010 by admin

On September 8, 1865, the New York Tribune commented on the unusual amount of fanfare the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry received on their return to Boston. The author of the editorial explained the public response reflected the 54th’s status as … Continue reading →

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