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Pennsylvania in the Civil War

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

Gettysburg and the End of the War, Part 2 – Surrender at Appomattox

Gettysburg and the End of the War, Part 2 – Surrender at Appomattox

Gettysburg and the End of the War, Part 2 – Surrender at Appomattox

Codie Eash continues his series on Gettysburg's reaction as the Civil War drew to a close in April 1865.

Codie Eash

Apr 16, 2020

“I saw the first meeting between Grant and Lee” – A Pennsylvania private’s Appomattox recollection

“I saw the first meeting between Grant and Lee” – A Pennsylvania private’s Appomattox recollection

“I saw the first meeting between Grant and Lee” – A Pennsylvania private’s Appomattox recollection

Two decades after Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House, a Pennsylvania veteran sparked a fierce debate over the memory of the event.

Codie Eash

Apr 12, 2020

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