Pennsylvania's Emergency Men

A study of the the Pennsylvania Emergency Militia, and the Keystone state's reaction to the threat of invasion during the Maryland Campaign of 1862, and the Gettysburg Campaign of 1863. As well as other historical thoughts and observations.

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Monday, May 28, 2012

An Emergency Man Visits Antietam

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With the Battle of Antietam over, and the Rebel army back across the Potomac River, the men of the Pennsylvania Emergency Militia who had en...

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Winter at Antietam

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Despite the rather mild winter that we in the Mid-Atlantic region have been experiencing this year, winter did indeed make an appearance at ...

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Antietam Memorial Illumination - 2011

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After several attempts in past years (thanks to illnesses and weather), I was finally able to attend Antietam National Battlefield's Mem...

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Monday, June 27, 2011

Salute to Independence - July 2, 2011

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If you haven't yet figured out where to go to see fireworks this 4th of July holiday, fret no longer. Saturday, July 2nd is the 26th An...

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Dave Maher: I'm an avid history buff, especially 16th through 19th Century American, and local history. By weekday, I work in Historic Preservation for Pennsylvania, and by weekend I am a Volunteer, Living Historian, and Battlefield Ambassador with the National Park Service at Antietam National Battlefield, as well as a Living Historian with the 69th New York Historical Association since 1998, among many other things. Also, in 2012, I became National Park Service certified as an Antietam Battlefield Guide.

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