9 Historic Sites Near Philadelphia With Remarkable Pasts
A regional overview highlights preserved locations shaped by Revolutionary War, Civil War, and later events, underscoring how public…
Stone House That Survived the Battle of Gettysburg Is Listed in Pennsylvania
A stunning stone house that was built during the early days of the Civil War—and found itself at…
Remembering Philadelphia’s sacrifice on Memorial Day
By Michael Thomas Leibrandt Long before one of the nation’s earliest Memorial Day observances took place in Philadelphia…
Remembering Philadelphia’s sacrifice on Memorial Day
By Michael Thomas Leibrandt Long before one of the nation’s earliest Memorial Day observances took place in Philadelphia…
Pennsylvania county honoring Black Union troops in Civil War at Camp William Penn Museum
As Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, prepared to celebrate 250 years of America’s freedom, a museum remembered Black Union soldiers’…
Scranton Professor Emeritus, Emerson Scholar Publishes Fifth Book
By Marcus Smith ’27, Student Correspondent Len Gougeon, Ph.D., had a long and storied career in the Department…
Pennsylvania families upset after trees break, cover grave sites
Several families and volunteers at a Fayette County cemetery are upset after many grave sites were left damaged…
The Last Word: A Tree, Soldier, and Pitchfork Made Erie Co. Civil War History | Local News
There’s a lot of trees in the wooded areas outside of Union City. However, one tree stands out…
Art in the Age names its newest whiskey after Old Baldy, the horse of Civil War hero George Meade
Art in the Age is rolling out its latest original spirit, an autumnal whiskey inspired by a famous…
JES Presents Various Events and Lectures for America 250 | News
The Jefferson Educational Society will be honoring the country’s 250th anniversary with several events and lectures for the…
‘Gettysburg 1863’ movie crew spotted filming on location in Pennsylvania
An upcoming movie on the Battle of Gettysburg has been filming on location in Pennsylvania. The cast and…
The Last Word: Visiting a Cemetery is a Great Way to Honor Veterans | Local News
John Last visits the Erie Cemetery where many veterans are buried in honor of Veteran’s Day.
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