Letters from War: 1861 | Drilling, rations, and waiting for battle with the 8th Pennsylvania

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A young student from Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, PA traded his classroom for an army camp near Chambersburg in the spring of 1861. He and wrote back to a classmate about the food, the boredom, and his burning desire to meet the rebels in battle. Read the full letter.

The summer menu at a Pottsville hotel | 1838

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In the summer of 1838, John Silver’s restaurant in Pottsville’s Pennsylvania Hall advertised a menu featuring fresh seafood, meats, and imported wines. Located on Centre Street, the refectory offered a taste of refinement in the booming coal town, catering to travelers and locals alike. Read the full story.