1860

Pennsylvania in the Civil War

Exploring the history of the Keystone State in America's bloodiest conflict

A Christmas editorial from Philadelphia in the aftermath of South Carolina secession - 1860

Dec 23, 2020

A Christmas editorial from Philadelphia in the aftermath of South Carolina secession - 1860

On Christmas Day 1860, the Philadelphia Inquirer took a swipe at South Carolina's secession with a holiday op-ed.

Pennsylvania in the Election of 1860 - Facebook Live

Aug 16, 2020

Pennsylvania in the Election of 1860 - Facebook Live

Join us for a Facebook Live program about the Election of 1860!

A Pennsylvania newspaper's scornful reaction to a Southern prediction of civil war - 1860

Feb 27, 2020

A Pennsylvania newspaper's scornful reaction to a Southern prediction of civil war - 1860

The Pennsylvania Daily Telegraph published an article from a Southern magazine threatening secession in the summer of 1860.