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“The Coal-heavers” – Reading David Ward’s “96th Pennsylvania Volunteers”

Posted on January 19, 2019January 18, 2019 by Jake Wynn

After more than 150 years, a regimental history finally tells the story of this Coal Region regiment.

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A Civil War officer described a rowdy party with his comrades… and found himself in a heap of trouble

Posted on February 17, 2017February 16, 2018 by Jake Wynn

The officers of the 96th Pennsylvania allegedly toasted George Washington's birthday during a raucous party in February 1862.

Posted in 96th Pennsylvania, Civil WarTagged 96th Pennsylvania, American Civil War, Civil War, Featured, Henry Cake, Jacob Frick, John T. Boyle, Officers, WashingtonLeave a comment

“Patriotically Interesting Sight” – The 96th Pennsylvania Receives Its Colors

Posted on November 3, 2016November 7, 2017 by Jake Wynn

On a rainy, November day in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the 96th Pennsylvania receives its state colors from Governor Andrew Curtin.

Posted in 96th PennsylvaniaTagged 96th Pennsylvania, American Civil War, Andrew Curtin, Civil War, Coal Region, Featured, Governor Curtin, Henry Cake, John T. Boyle, Pottsville, Schuylkill CountyLeave a comment

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