Thomas P. Hunt wrote to his nephew in Virginia in May 1861 as the nation descended into Civil War.
Pennsylvania minister’s letter to his secessionist nephew in Virginia reveals bitter political divides |1861
Podcast – Dranesville: A Forgotten Civil War Battle with Ryan Quint
We chat with our friend and author Ryan Quint about his new book on the Battle of Dranesville.
Pottsville, PA celebrated “First Defenders Day” as a tribute to its Civil War veterans
In the decades after the Civil War, Pottsville celebrated "First Defenders Day," April 18th, as one of its most important holidays. On that day in 1861, citizen soldiers from Schuylkill County were among the Pennsylvanians racing to protect the nation's capital from possible rebel attack in the first days of the Civil War. Union soldiers … Continue reading Pottsville, PA celebrated “First Defenders Day” as a tribute to its Civil War veterans
Nicholas Biddle | An African-American Civil War hero from Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Pottsville resident Nicholas Biddle became one of the first casualties of the Civil War in April 1861.
Letter by Representative James H. Campbell | January 3, 1861
As the United States spun into a political crisis in January 1861, Schuylkill County's representative wrote home to his constituents about his beliefs.
The Gazette: Episode 6 – Flags go up, flags come down
This week's "Gazette" has flag raisings, assassinated US Army officers, talk of blockades and neutrality, and a letter from a Pittston soldier at war.
The Gazette: Episode 5 – Farewell Letter
We explore the story of Pittston's volunteer aid association, refugees from southern states, and an epic rant written by a Wyoming Valley minister.
The Gazette: Episode 4 – Camp Slifer
In this short episode of "The Gazette," we follow the Luzerne County soldiers in the 8th Pennsylvania Infantry to their camp near Chambersburg.
The Gazette: Episode 3 – Excelsior on the March
In Episode 3 of "The Gazette," explore letters from new recruits in the US Army, flag-waving in Pittston, and the state of war in May 1861.
The Gazette: Episode 2 – Military on the March
Pittston's young men mobilized for action one week after the attack on Fort Sumter in April 1861.
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