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Jul 3, 2020

“An American citizen of African descent” – Black men in the battle for Culp’s Hill at Gettysburg

Amid the intense fighting on Culp's Hill during the Battle of Gettysburg, a Black man took up arms and joined US soldiers in combat.

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

Codie Eash

Apr 16, 2020

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.

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Exploring Philadelphia’s Civil War – Monument to Major General John F. Reynolds

Guest Contributor

Nov 1, 2019

Exploring Philadelphia’s Civil War – Monument to Major General John F. Reynolds

EJ Murphy dives into the history of the monument to Major General John F. Reynolds in Philadelphia.

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The 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry at Hanover Court House, VA

Kendrick Gibbs

Sep 25, 2019

The 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry at Hanover Court House, VA

In the summer of 1863, the 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry took part in raids that disrupted Confederate communication and supplies in Virginia.

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"Coffroth the Copperhead" - Congressman Alexander Coffroth and Fake News in 1863

Jake Wynn

Jul 3, 2019

"Coffroth the Copperhead" - Congressman Alexander Coffroth and Fake News in 1863

Alexander Coffroth was featured in the 2012 film "Lincoln." This is a look at a real scandal that involved the Congressman in 1863.

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Pennsylvania in the Civil War

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

“An American citizen of African descent” – Black men in the battle for Culp’s Hill at Gettysburg

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

Exploring Philadelphia’s Civil War – Monument to Major General John F. Reynolds

The 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry at Hanover Court House, VA

"Coffroth the Copperhead" - Congressman Alexander Coffroth and Fake News in 1863

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