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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Thursday, July 5, 2012

Pennsylvania's Civil War Muster Roll Conservation Completed

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Great news from the Pennsylvania State Archives: After seven years and approximately $1.2 million in funding, the Pennsylvania Civil War ...

Monday, January 9, 2012

Hodge Podge: (more) PA Farm Show and more...

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Each year, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission selects an overall theme to promote preservation, education, recordation, an...

Friday, December 9, 2011

"It's a beautiful day in Pennsylvania!"

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As we get further into the holiday season, the spirit of traditions, customs, and memories of holidays past can be seen and heard everywhere...

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Archive Find: "My name is Mrs. L. M. Ferman and am a soldier"

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Lately, I have been drawn in several directions, on many research topics and projects. When sifting through hundreds of archived records an...

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Pennsylvania State Archives: Summer 2011 Newsletter

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Please take a few minutes to read through the Pennsylvania State Archives' Summer 2011 edition of their newsletter Access Archives . Th...

Monday, July 11, 2011

Pennsylvania's Muster Rolls

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The Pennsylvania State Archives had been working very hard on properly conserving each and every Muster-Out Roll for the Pennsylvania units ...

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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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