George Shafer was 17 years old and had just survived his first Civil War battle when he sat down to write his mother in Carbondale, PA. He wanted her to know he was safe — and wondered what the town was doing to celebrate the Fourth of July. Read the full letter.
In a letter to the Carbondale Advance, Captain Alfred Dart described looting relics from the Marshall House in Alexandria, Virginia - site of the death of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth. He also describes the movements of the 25th Pennsylvania and the situation at Alexandria. Read the full letter.
The remains of Sergeant Orlando Vincenti, a coal miner from Carbondale, PA returned home in June 1949 for a solemn military funeral after falling in his B‑17 “Aw‑R‑Go” raid over Muenster, Germany, in 1943. Read the full story.
Discover the fascinating stories of Irish immigrants in Pennsylvania’s Coal Region - tales of resilience, labor struggles, and cultural traditions that shaped a community. From St. Patrick’s Day parades to the Molly Maguire trials, explore the rich history behind the green. Don’t miss these captivating stories. Find all the stories.
Episode 5 takes us to the skies over Muenster, Germany where the 100th Bomb Group experiences unbearable losses.
Sergeant Orlando Vincenti was killed in a bombing raid over Munster, Germany in October 1943.
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.
Peaceful St. Patrick's Day celebrations turned violent in Carbondale in March 1845.
On this anniversary of D-Day, we are remembering how the Pennsylvania home front marked the historic moment.