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1BA Publication of the Delaware Valley Civil War Round Table Partners with Manor College and the Civil War and Military History Institutes Our 26th Year!!

May 2018

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Editor Patricia Caldwell

Contributors Hugh Boyle, Book Nook Editor Rose Boyle Nancy Caldwell, Artistic Advisor Jerry Carrier John Gavin Paula Gidjunis Ed Greenawald Mary Ann Hartner Carol Ingald Bernice Kaplan Herb Kaufman Walt Lafty, Our May Meeting “Snapshots” Editor Zack Margolies “The Blockade and the War on the High Seas” Larry Vogel Presenter: Robert Hanrahan Andy Waskie

Original Photos Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Patricia Caldwell (unless otherwise noted) 7:30 pm 6:15 pm for dinner Officers President (all welcome – but reservation needed!) Hugh Boyle Radisson Hotel Vice President Jerry Carrier Route 1 @ Old Lincoln Highway Treasurer Trevose, PA Herb Kaufman Secretary Patricia Caldwell Dinner Menu – Rosemary Roasted Pork Tenderloin served with Artichokes and Roasted Tomatoes. Served with soup du jour, e-mail:[email protected] U phone: (215)638-4244 rolls/butter, iced tea, diet soda, coffee, dessert.

website: HUwww.dvcwrt.orgU Substitute: Pasta (chef’s selection).

Umailing addresses: Membership 2601 Bonnie Lane Contact Rose Boyle at [email protected] or 215-638-4244 for Huntingdon Valley PA 19006 dinner reservations by May 10. Dinner Price $27.00

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War Museum of Philadelphia where he served as a In This Issue board member. Bob currently serves on the Advisory Board of the GAR Museum, and on the Advisory  All-electronic means more newsletter Board of the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation  An overflowing Member News column Association.  In this month’s Member Snapshot Walt Lafty spotlights one of our most well-known and active Bob’s father served in the US Navy during WWII, and his other naval associations include a life members membership in the Navy League of the United States  Spring means lots of Upcoming Events, – Philadelphia Chapter, and as a member of the US including full details of our Gettysburg Comes to Naval Institute Commodores’ Club and its Arleigh Manor Day Burke Society. Bob currently serves on the Board of  Paula Gidjunis updates the latest in Trustees (and was a past President) of the Longport Preservation Notes, along with a recap of the N.J. Historical Society and Museum, his home town. National Cemetery storyboard dedication  “Where Am I?” A new sometimes feature In his presentation Bob will make use of maps and  Walt Lafty goes “Around Town” with the period illustrations to cover one of the major parts Doylestown Library played in the war by the US Navy, that of denning active seaborne commerce to the States then in  We welcome back Larry Vogel with his Rebellion. He will discuss the concept known at first monthly meeting recap as the “Anaconda Plan”, existing almost solely on  Our Book Nook looks at round table tradition, paper at first, to being a totally effectively strategy at and Ed Greenawald reviews a book on escaped the close of the war. The presentation will cover the Union prisoners Navy’s efforts on the High Seas during the war in  Walt Lafty on the official debut of the putting a stop to Southern commerce raiding. Military History Institute  Larry Vogel shares “The Rest of the Story” on a local artist  The summer semester schedule for the Civil War Institute and Military History Institute

 Larry Vogel goes “Off the Wall” while waiting

on hold  What is “Under Lincoln’s Hat” this month?  We repeat our daytrip questionnaire

A High Seas Adventure The Neshaminy Historical Association truly apologizes for the cancellation of this year’s Our May speaker, Bob reenactment. The Delaware Valley Civil War Hanrahan, is a very familiar Round Table is one of the sponsors of this event figure at local Civil War and has been associated with it for the last 25 events. He is the current years, both as a sponsor and part of the Chairman of the committee. We were present for the decision. Confederation of Union Generals (C.O.U.G.), an There will be many rumors and stories about organization in which he why this was done. All we can say is the portrays MG John Gibbon. stipulations and regulations placed on the His connections with the committee were beyond the committee’s ability. local CW community include the Civil War Round For example, the sutlers who have been part of Table of the Union League of Philadelphia, and GAR the event from the beginning were told that they Post 2 #299 of the SUVCW, and the former Civil could not set up and stay the night before the 2 event started, which they have been doing for 28 years, thereby making it impossible to get ready for the opening of the event. The boy scouts who stay overnight to help the clean-up were also told that they could not do that. The most serious Congratulations to Jim Dover, our book raffle stipulation was in security. The park demanded winner at dinner of the April meeting. In response that the committee pay for extra security for the to the forced cancellation of the Neshaminy overnight hours to the tune of over $7,000, this Reenactment, the Preservation Committee held a along with the cost of using the park ($2,000) special raffle to help offset some of the lost book and insurance of over $1,000. That cost was far sales receipts that we normally collect for beyond the committee’s ability to pay. Then there preservation at the weekend event. Among the was the threat of fines for finding someone raffled prizes were books, videos, a T-shirt and drinking alcohol. So, with these unbearable hat, wine, panettone, and a bottle of Jameson – all donated by our members. Winners included conditions, it was best to cancel this year’s event. Jerome Gabriel, Nancy Caldwell, Herb Kaufman, But, fear not, the event will be alive in 2019 Carol Ingald, John Gavin, Pat Caldwell, Bernice somewhere. We will keep you informed. Kaplan, Rose Boyle, Steve Peters, John Farley, Jerry Carrier, and newly-joined member Robert Hugh Boyle Butler (we love to make our new members feel right at home!). And props to Carol Ingald who President graciously gifted her prize of choice – the bottle of Jameson – to our esteemed president Hugh Boyle. Rose Boyle reciprocated with her raffle winning. But what a terrific gesture, Carol!

Congratulations to Jerome Gabriel who recently was awarded his certificate for completing the required classes for the Civil War Institute at Manor College.

Jack and Carol Lieberman presented as Captain Percival Drayton and Sarah Josepha Hall on May 7 MAY BRAIN TEASERS at the Montgomery County CWRT.

1 – In what fight was Nathaniel Lyon killed? Jerry Carrier will speak at the Golden Slipper 2 – How many Confederate generals were killed at the battle of Franklin? Senior Center in Bala Cynwyd on May 10, where his 3 – Who led the Rebels at the battle of Prairie subject will be the musical portraits Duke Grove? Ellington composed and played over the years. These were tributes to a variety of African- (Answers in next month’s newsletter!) American entertainers, including Bert Williams,

Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, and many of his fellow ANSWERS TO APRIL BRAIN TEASERS jazz artists. 1 – Who claims to have been the Confederate sharpshooter who killed Gen. John Reynolds? – “Frankly my dear…Hollywood and the Civil War” Frank Wood will be the topic of Herb Kaufman’s presentation 2 – Who was Franklin Pierce’s Secretary of War? – Jefferson Davis for the Friends of the Doylestown Library on 3 – Which Army was known as “Mr. Lincoln’s Wednesday, May 16th from 7-8 p.m. This will be Army?” – The Army of the Potomac Herb’s fourth presentation covering an aspect of

the Civil War at the library. This program is free

and open to the public.

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Walt Lafty will speak on “Up Periscope: A View maidservant whom he nicknames, befriends and of Submarine Warfare in World War II” at 10:30 eventually marries!” Kudos, Bernice! am on Saturday, May 12 at the Northeast Regional Library on Cottman Avenue. Andy Waskie was in attendance at the honor ceremony for Col. Myer Asch, Commander Meade There is an added bonus to attending this year’s Post #1 GAR, PA-MOLLUS, and Union League Pennypacker Mills reenactment event on June 2. member buried at Beth Olam Cemetery in Paula Gidjunis will be speaking on “Women in the Brooklyn, NY on Sunday, April 22, where his grave Civil War, from the Homefront to the received a GAR Post #1 grave marker. Photo below Battlefield.” More info can be found on page 7. courtesy of Congregation Shearith Israel.

On June 4 Andy Waskie will present a program at the Montgomery County CWRT on “The Forgotten Hero, Octavius V. Catto”.

John Gavin reprised his role of Buddy the Bison for the National Park Service. John writes “After the first time this year as Buddy on April 21, I thought that I was in trouble agreeing to do it three times but the following days were actually easier. Possibly, I paced myself better. Anyway, this is how I spend my retirement, at least one week a year of it.” John shares the photo below of Buddy posing with a group of boy scouts.

Zack Margolies must love the fact that baseball season is here. He traveled to Citi Field in late April to catch a Mets game, and to Cincinnati in early May for 3 games. Zack writes, “I know you'll all be pulling for Met wins especially since they are in a dead heat with the Phillies for first place.”

Proving that baseball is not his sole interest, Zack Margolies spoke on the Lindbergh baby kidnapping on April 24 at Congregation Adath Jeshurun senior group. The AJ jury vote on the fate of Richard Bruno Hauptmann was divided in thirds – 1/3 for It appears that Jerry Carrier is not the only acquittal, 1/3 for life imprisonment, and 1/3 for DelVal member who has been bitten by the acting the death penalty. bug. Bernice Kaplan, who is a member of the local Dickens Fellowship, is a regular performer in the Del Val CWRT was well represented on April 21 at society’s monthly skits based on Dickens novels. the dedication of the storyboard honoring the The March meeting featured a skit “Dick Swiveller many black Civil War soldiers and sailors buried in and The Marchioness” from The Old Curiosity the National Cemetery in Philadelphia’s West Oak Shop, and in the local society bulletin for April, Lane neighborhood. Robert Hicks, director of the the editor writes, “…we had a talented visiting Mütter Museum, who helped write the copy and member from the New York branch, Kevin Quinn, design the storyboard, served as Master of and our own diva, Bernice Kaplan, who wowed the Ceremonies. Other Del Val members present crowd with their dynamic representation of the included Jim Mundy, Director of Education and carefree Dick Swiveller and the mistreated Programming of the Union League Foundations and 4

Library, Andy Waskie, Paula Gidjunis, John Shivo, Carol Ingald, Walt Lafty, John Voris,

Ann and Jack Kauffman and Dan Cashin. A full article with additional photos by Walt Lafty can be found on page s 10-11. JUNE 19, 2018 President Hugh Boyle “Shattered Lives of the Lincoln Assassination”

JULY 17, 2018 Book Discussion Evening “Touched With Fire – Five Presidents & the Civil War Battles That Made Them” By James M. Perry

AUGUST 21, 2018 Jim Mundy walks past the newly-dedicated Historian Martin Mosho storyboard “Unsung Heroines – Role of Women Walt Lafty is a busy man. The Doylestown in the American Civil War” Borough will be re-dedicating their monument to th the local CW regiment, the 104 PVI in a May 19 SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 ceremony. Walt and his SUVCW Camp have been Author/historian David Walter invited to participate, and Walt coordinated the “History of Camp Elder” effort between the Borough and the SUVCW. As part of the ceremonies, the names of the men who served in the 104th will be read. Walt will be OCTOBER 16, 2018 numbered among the readers, along with a Historian Mike Jesberger th descendant of one of the men of the 104 . But “The Loss and Restoration of the never fear, Walt will sandwich this event in Confederate Sub H.L. Hunley” between stints at Del Val’s Gettysburg at Manor Day, which is also scheduled for the same day. NOVEMBER 20, 2018 Jerry Carrier will undergo surgery on May 14 at Annual Awards Evening St Mary Medical Center in Bucks County. Please Historian/Author Scott Mingus Jerry keep in your thoughts and prayers as we all “Flames Beyond Gettysburg: wish him a speedy recovery. The Confederate Expedition to the Susquehanna River”

DECEMBER 11, 2018 Robert Butler – Bensalem, PA Annual Holiday Dinner Austrian Village

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MEMBERS' SNAPSHOTS by Walt Lafty

People could look at these two photos and wonder if the guy on the right is the descendant of the other? Or were these two separated at birth?

But those who know Herb Kaufman know that the photos are the same man, only separated by about 30 years of experience within the Civil War community. Pictured on the left is Herb portraying Private Henry Kaufman, Company ‘C’, of the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry.

It was in 1955 when his father died, that eleven year old Herb Kaufman retreated to the Logan Library. He delved into and read history. Not just Civil War, but all history. That interest became one of active participation around 1989 when he became acquainted with the GAR Museum and Library in Philadelphia.

Along with George Powell, Andy Waskie, and others, Herb helped create the Charter for the 28th Pennsylvania Historical Association, and he became their first President. Most members of the Association also participate as reenactors with the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry Company “C”. All members of the 28th Pennsylvania Reenactors are members of the Anna M. Ross Camp #1, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The Camp’s namesake, Anna M. Ross, was a nurse during the war and she died as a result in 1863. Herb was Secretary/Treasurer for many of his 14 years as a member of the Camp.

Over the years Herb has consistently remained active as a volunteer, board member, instructor, treasurer, curator, researcher, writer, preservation committee member, education committee member, and mentor. Some of the groups he has been or is currently involved include: the former Civil War Library & Museum at 1805 Pine Street; the Old Baldy Civil War Roundtable; the Bucks County Civil War Roundtable; the General Meade Society, Camden County College, Manor College Civil War Institute (and the new Military History Institute), the GAR Museum and Library of Philadelphia, and of course this Delaware Valley Civil War Roundtable.

After receiving his B.A. and M.A. from Temple University, Herb worked for the School District of Philadelphia for 40 years. While he began as a teacher, he moved on to audits and evaluations, and finished his career as Administrative Director for Employment Operations. He retired in 2007, the same year as his wife Sandy whose career spanned 32 years with the Philadelphia School District.

On June 23, 2018, Sandy and Herb will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. It was a marriage which produced two sons, Ron and Scott, as well as three granddaughters.

Congratulations to both Herb and Sandy, and a heart-felt thanks to Herb for all that he has done to help promote, and keep alive, the history of this great country.

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June 2-3, 2018 – Saturday & Sunday –10:00

am until 5:00 pm (Saturday), 10:00 until 4:00

pm (Sunday) – Civil War Event at Pennypacker Mills – 5 Haldeman Road, May 19, 2018 – Saturday – 9:00 am to 3:00 Schwenksville, PA. Step back in time as the Civil War comes to life at the Mills! Artillery and civilian pm – Manor College Civil War Day, demonstrations, daily battle, exhibits, music, Gettysburg Comes to Manor – Manor College, mansion tours, and Be a Soldier Enlistment for Kids. 700 Fox Chase Road, Jenkintown. Speakers – NPS Something for all ages and interests. No pets please. Interpretive Ranger Matt Atkinson, author and Food vendor on-site. Details and schedule historian Scott Mingus, NPS Licensed Battlefield at www.ppmcivilwar.org All ages; free parking and Guide and Cyclorama historian Sue Boardman, and admission; suggested donation $2 per person Herb Kaufman. SEE FULL DETAILS ON PAGE 8. June 3, 2018 – Sunday – 1:30 pm – GAR May 20, 2018 – Sunday – 10:00 am – Museum & Library Open House Program – Gravesite Placement of Veterans’ Flags at 4278 Griscom Street. Speaker Jim Remsen – Laurel Hill Cemetery – 3822 Ridge Avenue, “Embattled Courage (USCT) – Freedom Seekers Philadelphia. Meet at the gatehouse. The group Turned Freedom-Fighters”. FREE & Open to the assembled will place US flags on the graves of public! For info (215) 289-6484 www.garmuslib.org veterans’ of all wars. As time and manpower permit, the cemeteries to be covered include Laurel Hill, Mt. June 15-17, 2018 – Friday to Sunday – Starr Peace & St. James the Less. Refreshments and Tours – Civil War Trails: Causes & Conflicts - lunch provided. All welcome! Free parking is NEW – with Jane Peters Estes – Tour includes available. transportation, lodging, 3 meals (2 breakfasts, 1

dinner). Visit Harpers Ferry Nat’l Park, Antietam Nat’l May 21, 2018 – Monday – 5:30 to 8:00 pm – Battlefield, National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Post 405 Trolley Tour Visit to the GAR Gettysburg Nat’l Military Park, Gettysburg Visitors Museum & Library as ‘Memorial Day Special’ Center including Film & Cyclorama. Two overnights – Cost - $35 per person (includes: transportation at Frederick, MD hotel. Additional information at from the Union League to the GAR Museum and http://www.starrtours.com/ or call 609-587-0626. Tour return; Donation to the Museum; Refreshments) will be repeated September 21-23, 2018. Depart the Union League at 5:30pm Return to the Union League by 8:00pm. Cash or check to: August 28, 2018 – Tuesday – 7:05 pm – American Legion, Post# 405, 140 South Broad Street General Meade Society Night at the Phillies – Philadelphia, PA 19102-3083. ALL Welcome! Citizens Bank Park vs. the Washington

Nationals – Seats are in Section 106 in the lower May 27, 2018 – Sunday – 12:00 noon - Annual right field bleachers. Society member Tom Kearney Memorial Day Observed at Historic Laurel has chosen a game that will allow fans to attend one Hill Cemetery – Recreating original G.A.R. of the Phillies BOGO games. Buy One Get One Decoration Day Service of 1868. All are welcome to means if you buy a ticket at the game price of $38.00 attend and participate. Special bronze veterans’ you will get another ticket at no charge. Basically markers will be dedicated. Refreshments served paying $19.00 for each ticket. Tom has ordered 60 after the ceremony. Tours of the cemetery available. tickets and he can be reached at 267-446-2935 or e- Admission to the event is FREE and open to the mail him at [email protected]. public; a $10 donation is appreciated. For additional info (215) 228-8200 / [email protected] October 20, 2018 – Saturday – Civil War Navy Symposium – Blue Water Navy / Brown May 28, 2018 – Monday – 1:00 pm – Water Navy – Presented by Old Baldy CWRT. Special Memorial Day Observance at Symposium to be held on board the Battleship New Christ Church Burial Ground at 5th& Arch St Jersey in her berth at Camden. Speakers include Dr. – Final resting place of 5 Signers of the Declaration William M. Fowler Jr., Chuck Veit, Dr. Timothy B of Independence, including Benjamin Franklin! The Smith, and Dr. Gary D. Joiner. Lectures will be Benjamin Franklin American Legion Post #405 of the supplemented with performances of Maritime and Union League will place a wreath representing the Nautical Music of the Civil War by Charlie Zahm. Also American Legion Post, commemorating the services present will be numerous members of the Navy & of all veterans at the grave of MG George McCall, Marine Living History Association. For information first commander of the PA Reserve Corps (PA and updates see www.oldbaldycwrt.org National Guard)! ALL are welcome!

The Civil War Institute of Manor College and the Delaware Valley Civil War Round table present: “Hold that ground at all hazards” Perspectives on the Battle of Gettysburg

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 BASILEIAD LIBRARY, 2nd FLOOR MANOR COLLEGE, 700 FOX CHASE RD. JENKINTOWN, PA FREE ADMISSION PER CAR PARKING DONATION REQUESTED

10:00 a.m. “It Had Not Been Intended to Deliver a General Battle So Far From Our Base” Presented by Herb Kaufman, Faculty of the Civil War Institute of Manor College “Why Gettysburg?” When Sgt. Marcellus Jones fired the first shot, neither commanding general was near the battlefield. The town of Gettysburg had no special military significance, yet both Lee and Meade made the commitment to fight. This presentation examines the road to Gettysburg & the strategy and tactics of the two commanding generals.

11:00 a.m. “Pickett’s Charge: Evolution of an Attack Plan” Presented by Matt Atkinson, Park Ranger and historian, Gettysburg National Military Park The Confederate attack of July 3rd, 1863 has been indelibly imprinted into American history. The assault, known as “Pickett’s Charge,” has been the subject of countless books & discussions. This presentation delves into the military mind of General Lee, evaluates his tactical plans, and offers a comprehensive analysis of one of most famous military assaults of the Civil War.

12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CAFETERIA Lunch, book signings, discount book sales, and an opportunity to explore the displays and exhibits.

1:00 p.m. “Flames Beyond Gettysburg” Presented by Scott Mingus, Author and historian On June 28, General Meade was given command of the Army of the Potomac. On that same day, Gen. John B. Gordon approached the town of Wrightsville, with the view of expanding the war into central Pennsylvania. This presentation “vividly narrates” both sides of this drama-filled expedition.

2:00 p.m. “A Historical Analysis of the Similarities and Differences of the Battle of Gettysburg and Battle of Atlanta Cycloramas or … Mine’s Bigger.” Presented by Sue Boardman, Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide, author and historian In the late 19th century, magnificent cycloramas, cylindrical panoramas of historic events, attained world-wide popularity. This presentation examines and history & compares the creation of two of the most magnificent remaining national cycloramas.

Gettysburg and when she (Kathyrn) was a young girl, her grandmother would bring her to Gettysburg and she "caught the history bug". Herb later sent her "An Esteemed By Paula Gidjunis, Drinking Vessel" as a nice gesture from Del Val, Preservation Committee Chair in response to her nice gesture.

POSITION CLEANUP RESCHEDULED

ANTIETAM SEEKS COMMENTS After a change of date due to the unfortunate cancellation of the Neshaminy reenactment, the Antietam National Park has doubled in size Gettysburg cleanup was changed and took place since its general management plan was th on April 28 . Despite a drive in heavy fog, 13 completed in 1992. Now there is a need to hearty round table members were met with a update the plan. Ideas being discussed consist of beautiful sunny spring day in Gettysburg. We relocating tour stops and developing a trail did our work and enjoyed a tasty lunch at system. The National Park Service has O’Rourke’s. With a variety of activities developed a 92-page plan. “The plan includes available, the group split up after lunch to reconfiguring some existing trails to improve pursue their own adventures. Our fall cleanup visitor access and creating walking loops around is scheduled for November 3, 2018. Consider key historic areas such as the Sunken Road and spending a fun day in Gettysburg with your Miller Cornfield. It also calls for developing a fellow round table members. perimeter trail around the entire battlefield.”

The Antietam Visitor Access and Circulation Plan will be available for public review and commenting from April 23rd until May 23rd, 2018. To view and comment on the plan, check this website and click on "Open for Comment" table in the left-hand column on the site. https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cf m?projectID=65313

Pictured in front, Mary Ann Hartner, Tom ELIZABETH VAN LEW TO BE HONORED Donnelly, Walt Lafty and John Hartner. In back row, Carol Ingald, Paula Gidjunis, John Shivo, Jerry The Friends of Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Carrier, Herb Kaufman, Jim and Linda Dover Richmond, Va., announced that they will be (kneeling), Judy Folan, and Matt Bruce. celebrating the birthday of Elizabeth Van Lew on October 8, 2018. Van Lew lived in Richmond Of note, Herb, Jerry, and but served as a Union spy during the Civil War. Walt met the young Van Lew was able to convince Varina Davis, the woman in the second wife of Jefferson Davis, to bring Mary Bowser photo. She is Kathryn into the Confederate White House as house Hunt from Flatwoods, servant. Bowser, an African American, was a Kentucky. She was spy who worked with Van Lew to bring visiting the battlefield by information to General Grant. herself and was kind enough to take our photo. From their website: Elizabeth Van Lew She was a real history nut Birthday - Monday, October 8, 2018 from 1:30 and told us her PM to 4PM – This event will begin with a living grandmother lived near history performance by Ms. Emily Lapisardi, at

the American Legion Post 144 Battlefields, 1717 called upon many Philadelphia and Cheltenham Old Hanover Road, Sandston, Virginia. township (where Camp William Penn is located) ***Doors will open at 1:00 p.m., and the dignitaries, such as the Mayor of Philadelphia, performance will begin at 1:30 p.m.*** Jim Kenney, to speak. Gregory Whitney, who Donation $10 per person at the door. also oversees the Philadelphia Cemetery, Following the performance there will be a seemed especially touched and impressed with wreath laying at Shockoe Hill Cemetery. the size of the crowd and the interest this event https://shockoehillcemetery.org/events/ attracted.

LOCAL BLACK SOLDIERS FINALLY GET THEIR DUE

Last year I asked our round table members to write to Gregory Whitney, the director of the Washington Crossing National Cemetery. The purpose was to support the placing of a storyboard honoring the over 1,000 black Civil War soldiers and sailors buried in the Philadelphia National Cemetery. Many of the soldiers were trained at Camp William Penn located in the LaMott section of Cheltenham

Township about 1 mile away from the cemetery. Salute to the flag There were storyboards already in place honoring other areas of the cemetery but not for Presentation of the Colors was conducted by these men. The good news is that on April 21st, reenactors from the 3rd and 6th USCTs and the that storyboard was finally placed at the Martin Luther King High School Junior ROTC. cemetery, located at Limekiln Pike and Haines There was music by the Doane Academy Band Streets in Philadelphia. and the Intermezo Choir Ministry to entertain the audience. Robert Fuller Houston, of the 3rd USCT and a descendent of Medal of Honor recipient William Carney of the 54th Massachusetts, read “Bury Me in a Free Land.” This poem was written by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, who was an African-American abolitionist, suffragist, poet and author with ties to the Philadelphia area.

After the unveiling of the storyboard, there were numerous Dr. Robert Hicks (left) stands by as Robert Houston presentations of addresses the crowd wreaths by various organizations such as Due to the research and tenacity of Ed the General Meade McLaughlin, a program fitting for such an Society, the Union occasion was held to a large crowd. Robert League and the Hicks, Executive Director of the Mütter Citizens for the Museum, presided as Master of Ceremonies. He Restoration of

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Historic LaMott. With a gun salute, benediction and the playing of Taps, the historic event WHERE AM I??? closed with refreshments for the attendees. It was an amazing experience to be part of such an (A New Occasional Feature) event. From unknown to being heralded, these men who sacrificed so much finally have been Where Do the Buffalo Roam? recognized for their place in history.

Walt Lafty with GAR member Mindy Cohan

[Photos by Walt Lafty]

Buddy the Bison, aka John Gavin, poses with a portrait of George Washington? Where is he?

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Buddy tells us that the Washington portrait is in the Second Bank of the United States building Case Shot & Canister is 100% written which is in the next block from Independence and produced by the members of the Hall. The gallery there is part of the National Delaware Valley CWRT! Park. It is free and contains many, many 18th Therefore, member contributions to this century portraits and, according to Herb newsletter are always welcome. Kaufman, is one of Philadelphia's hidden First-time authors encouraged!!! treasures.

We are always in need of book reviews, short articles, informative pieces, newsy items and opinion pieces.

Book reviews and short articles of

600-800 words are especially desired.

Please send as a Word document to [email protected]

Thank you!

If you’re looking for an interesting and educational way to pass a pleasant afternoon, Around Town please stop by and see the exhibit. The Library is located at 150 S. Pine Street in Doylestown. Sharing the Wealth https://www.facebook.com/bucksctylib/

By Walt Lafty Next door to the Doylestown Library is the

Mercer Museum. The Mercer Museum holds Recently, the Doylestown branch of the Bucks the original painting 'The Rescue of the Colors' County Free Library had asked the Bucks County by William B. T. Trego (1899). That painting Civil War Museum if they could put together a depicts the heroics of Sgt. Hiram Purcell, Civil War theme in their entrance display case to Company G, 104th PVI, as he saves the colors of be shown to the public for the month of May, the Regiment. The museum is also a major 2018. However, the Bucks County CW museum research center for local and family history only has a small collection which could have left related to Bucks County and the surrounding that museum a little sparse. region.

Dee Ann Smith, the Executive Director at Bucks County Civil War Round Table Library and Museum reached out to her friend and colleague Herb Kaufman at the GAR Museum and Library of Philadelphia. After putting together memorabilia, artifacts, and a little history of the 104th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, the display was put up on May 1st and will remain so thru May 31, 2018. Many readers may know that the 104th is known as Bucks The Rescue of the Colors County’s “Ringgold Regiment” and was organized in Doylestown. Also, to add to your pleasant afternoon, the Bucks County Civil War Library and Museum is only a couple blocks away at 32 N. Broad Street (an easy 5 minute walk).

[Editor’s Note – By a happy coincidence, Larry Vogel became interested in “The Rest of the Story” of artist William Trego mentioned above after attending a Yardley Historical Society presentation. You can find his complementary article on pages 16-17 of this issue.]

Herb Kaufman(r) and Walt Lafty setting up a

Civil War display at the Doylestown Library for the GAR museum (photo by Hugh Boyle)

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An Evening with General Meade returned home from dedicating a monument that afternoon in Roxborough. His wife was not home so

By Larry Vogel he had the whole evening free to entertain us in his home. Wow, as I look at the calendar on the wall I realize it has been five months since I have written my last summary of a Delaware Valley Civil War Round Table (DVCWRT) meeting. A lot has happened in that five months, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, many snowstorms and Easter, not to mention me being out of commission for two months due to a blood infection that required two surgeries on my foot and knee. In that five months I actually only missed two DVCWRT meetings as December is always the DVCWRT holiday dinner, which I attended, and January’s meeting was cancelled by one of those snow storms. I decided to miss the March meeting General Meade at home in Rittenhouse as bad weather prevented me from venturing out as I was not taking a chance on that sleety icy The general then explained his day in Roxborough night, just having graduated from a walker to a and then showed to us and explained the medals on cane. his uniform. He was most proud of the medal that the GAR gave him, and incidentally, the I wanted to thank all my friends at DVCWRT who Philadelphia GAR post # 1 was named after him. visited, sent a card or called me while I was in the hospital and rehab. A special mention goes to The General then made us aware that an important Bernice Kaplan and Walt Lafty for pinch hitting election was coming up in November 1872, between for me writing the summaries I missed. Bernice Ulysses S. Grant and Horace Greeley for the also called and sent multiple cards and John presidency of the United States. Meade then did Jastrebski visited me at least once a week. One of a little stumping for Grant, and explained his own the highlights of my convalescence each month relationship with the General and when he first was when my sister would print out and bring me met General (now President) Grant. the monthly issue of Case Shot & Canister. All of the cards and calls really kept my spirits up.

But enough about me, what this article is really about is the April meeting of the DVCWRT in which we welcomed Jerry McCormick with a first- person representation of a postwar General George G. Meade shortly before his death in 1872.

Unlike most of our monthly presentations which usually include a power point or multi-media presentation, this one was more subdued and intimate with a chair, a table and decanter and glass for the General’s use. The general sips an after dinner libation The General invited us into his home, saying it was on Delancey Street in the city of Philadelphia. He General Meade also shared with us some of his told us it was October 1872 and he had just personal correspondence that he had saved over

the years, while sometimes coughing during his readings, explaining that he still suffered from The the effects of an old war injury incurred at the Battle of Glendale. Book One of the most interesting set of correspondence that the General read was between himself and Robert E. Lee following the Nook famous Kilpatrick Dahlgren Raid. The General did not hide his feeling on the abilities or rather “inabilities” of General Kilpatrick. By Hugh Boyle, Book Editor

Each month we get together as a Round Table to General Meade also discussed at length his pre listen and discuss events, people, and places and post war experiences with his main adversary concerning the Civil War. There are many hundreds during the war, Robert E. Lee. of groups like ours who meet with the same ideas. Where did it all start and who started it, and how long The general continued to reminisce as he sipped has this been going on? It is believed that the first his drink, until the evening was over and he Civil War Round Table began in Chicago, back in the returned to his room. mid 1950’s at, of all places, a book store that went on to be called the Abraham Lincoln Book Shop. It all We were then told by a narrator (Herb Kaufman) started with, of course, a round table and it was pure that the General would pass away of pneumonia a discussion. Like so many these people, both men and women, wanted to spend time with people who short time later on November 6, 1872. shared their passion and enthusiasm for the Civil War. That idea grew fast till now it is a staple in just about all major cities all over the country, and even outside the country.

There still is a Round Table at that book store in Chicago, and there is still the Abraham Lincoln Book Shop. I have visited it myself many times. So, we are all part of a grand tradition, and one that we will do all we can to keep alive. The Round Table idea has brought information, education and fellowship to many thousands and has helped preserve the heritage of the war and the men and women who fought it.

Jerry McCormick and Hugh Boyle share a few Good Reading!! post-presentation words – and an esteemed drinking vessel The book chosen for our annual Jerry McCormick then returned to the room to July discussion night is James M. field a few questions both as himself and General Perry’s Touched with Fire – Five Meade, to cap off another fine evening at the Presidents and the Civil War DVCWRT. Battles That Made Them.

The book is available for under

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The Yankee Plague – Escaped hundreds of fleeing POWs. Dogs are used to both maintain local civil order and recapture Feds, self- Union Prisoners and the Collapse emancipating slaves, draft dodgers, and deserters. of the Confederacy Further problems are brigands, paramilitary groups, By Lorien Foote and Union recruiters within supposedly Southern- controlled territory. The main question for the escapees is just who is who? Self and escape group Reviewed by Ed Greenawald discipline, cautious conversation, obtaining local intelligence, aid, and knowledgeable guides were The heart of this book is a critical success factors. Those last few miles over database containing heavily contested ground posed the greatest threat. “individuals who escaped from Confederate prison CSA national, state, coastal city, and local defense camps and successfully needs so depleted the available manpower pool that reached the lines of the U.S. Confederate Reserve units contained only youth and Army” compiled using aged white males outside the draft age limits. National Archives records Multiple loyalties competed for these Southerners’ (p153), totaling 2,826 allegiance and physical presence – family, escapes. “The diaries and community, state, their invaded new nation, and even narratives of fugitive for some favoring the Union living amidst the Federals provide its soul” Appalachians. (p154). The author cross-validated the reported escape information. Their goal was to safely reach ‘God’s Country’ – “the Union lines that divided ‘Freedom, Enlightenment, Drawing upon personal narratives, diaries, memoirs, Loyalty” from “Slavery, Bigotry, Treachery” (p110). and military sources, Lorien Foote’s short, flowing “All former prisoners marked the … transition from history (152 pages plus supporting material) traces prisoner to free man … when they glimpsed the U.S. military and civil disintegration within the Southern flag; seeing the Stars and Stripes was the moment of states bordering the mountainous Carolina Piedmont release. … The flag made tangible the protection of region that was triggered by the two major Union the U.S. government and the personal freedom it military campaigns commanded by Sherman and provided” (p130-31). Grant, and Schofield’s later army incursion from the Atlantic seacoast. CSA officers regularly mishandled “Once the prisoners were released [or secure within the relocation of northern POW soldiers, sailors and Union lines], the next stage in their transition [to free officers by rail away from threatened POW prison soldiers] was to do something that made them feel camps near Union lines of march, and the escalating like their old selves again. This step was practical and erosion of Confederate manpower and material focused on the outer man” (p131). A shave and a resources. The slave-based local economies, home haircut or a shaved head. A hot bath to start cleansing front, state, physical and political borders, and them of lice and grime. Clean uniforms with rank military defenses including the prison camps collapse insignia. “Now we were soldiers indeed, not the as the war draws towards its close. Foote’s chapters ragged, filthy fellows we had been for months” or labeled with these subtitles are not limited to that years (p131). single topic. Rather they present the major theme, while still addressing and expanding on the other “The renewed Yankees then filled out paperwork and themes. Each chapter ends with a short recap. Woven received twenty-five cents a day for every day spent through this book are two other persistent sub-themes in prison; [not back pay, but] for the rations they did – the crucial roles performed by slaves and the not receive from the Union army during their various roles being fulfilled by Southern women. incarceration.”

Four common escape corridors towards Union-held “The stage in the transition that prisoners most destinations are traced through mountains, swamps, desired was to go home” (p132). “The onerous and and down rivers. Foote comments on the changing lengthy trip broke the returning prisoners. Just when nature and motives of the various Southern the end seemed to be in sight, their bodies collapsed communities through which the escapees pass. under the accumulated weight of their prison [and Measures are devised to assist or contend with the

escape] sufferings” (p133). “Escaped and exchanged Federals spent the first few years after the war recovering from the physical and emotional infirmaries they carried home from their imprisonment” (p139). “The heroes of the story were [the] slaves and the white Unionists who had saved the [escaped prisoners] lives and helped end the life William Trego of the Confederate States of America” (p135). by Larry Vogel The epilogue reports the CSA findings on their POW fiasco and explores a major contemporary construct William Trego was born in Yardley, Bucks County, of historical memory and how it shapes our PA in 1858, not far from where I currently reside. understanding of past events. Considerable space is He grew up there, the son of an artist who taught used to consider the literary genre that provided the William to paint at an early age. The family moved basis for this book – contemporaneous accounts such to Detroit when William was a teenager, and as newspaper articles and diaries, personal narratives written close to the event, and, years later, memoirs William was “discovered” as an artist when he and recorded speeches before Union veteran exhibited a painting titled The Charge of Custer at organizations where slavery metaphor was used to Winchester in 1879 at the Michigan State Fair. heighten comprehension of the captivity experience, and that redemption and inspiration could be William then sold that painting and used the achieved through personal suffering. I strongly proceeds to enroll and study for three years at the suggest first reading the epilogue as preparation for Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. your reading the main body of this book.

“A gaping hole in the scholarly literature on the Civil War is a consideration of how the prisoner of war problem interfered with the conduct of military campaigns. Historians have provided no systematic analysis of how the process of capturing prisoners on the battlefield, transporting them behind the lines, and holding them in prisons located near active operations was connected to military logistics and to the outcomes of battles and campaigns” (p116). Transporting POWs was an equal opportunity obstacle that seriously disrupted campaigns on both sides at crucial moments during the close of the war.

This book is strongly recommended, not just by me, but by the audience at the June 2017 Gettysburg College Civil War Conference who, during Dr. Foote’s talk, increasingly began to slip to the William Trego in his studio in 1893 bookstore at the rear of the ballroom to buy all available copies of her book well before the talk had After leaving the Academy, Trego lived in North ended. I resorted to ordering a signed copy mailed to Wales, PA (Montgomery County), with his mother my home. Her prose does not tarnish that oral and father. Trego would live in North Wales for presentation. the rest of his life, working in a studio behind his University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, house. He used the town residents, their horses, 2016; 256 pages; $34.95, also available as e-book and the surrounding landscape as models and backdrops for his paintings. Trego was becoming well known for the accuracy of his military depictions especially in his Civil War subjects. The 16

Civil War works were well received and Trego had much success selling paintings during that time. Civil War & Military History Institutes

The Civil War Institute is a personal enrichment program that brings courses in Civil War History to the Delaware Valley in a non-stress, adult environment at Manor College. All of the courses in the program are taught by instructors who are members of the DelVal CWRT.

Semesters include multiple-week courses, 2-week courses and 1-night seminars. Classes may be taken Civil War Battle Scene (1887) individually or as part of a certificate program. Completion of four core courses (each 4 weeks/8 During his lifetime, Trego had painted over 200 hours), plus any 24 hours of electives will now be historical and military paintings, but his most required to receive the certificate. famous was not Civil War related, but from the Revolutionary War, entitled “The March to Valley In addition to classes in our Civil War Institute at Forge”. Manor College, we are now offering classes in the Military History Institute. These classes cover all During the Bicentennial this painting was made periods of history, both American and World History, into a stamp by the US Postal Service. from ancient to modern times.

Manor College is located at 700 Fox Chase Road in Jenkintown, PA. Call (215) 884-2218 to register or for an application for the certificate program, or online http://manor.edu/academics/adult-continuing- education/civil-war-institute/

Class hours are 6:30 till 8:30 pm. * Indicates Core Course ** Indicates Elective Course/Seminar

The March to Valley Forge (1883) CIVIL WAR INSTITUTE SUMMER What makes William’s paintings even more remarkable is that at age two William's hands and SEMESTER CLASSES feet became nearly paralyzed, from polio. His method of painting was to hold the brush **Closing the Last Rebel Port: The Battles for Fort “jammed” into his deformed right hand while he Fisher – NEW – 2 hrs – This class will cover the two guided it with his left hand moving nearly his campaigns to capture Fort Fisher, recognized as the whole body while doing so. Confederacy’s most powerful seacoast fortification. It protected Wilmington, North Carolina, the South’s AND NOW YOU KNOW THE REST OF THE STORY. last major Atlantic port. The class will also look at the personalities involved and their effect on the

successes and failures of the campaigns. Postscript: I learned about William at a Instructor: Paula Gidjunis, M.A. presentation given by the Yardley Historical Fee: $30 – Wednesday, June 27 Society, and I knew right away what my next

“The Rest of the Story” would be.

**“Old Fuss and Feathers”: America’s Greatest remarkable films that capture different perspectives General – NEW – 2 hrs – During his 53 years of of World War II. service, Virginia native Winfield Scott was the hero Instructor: Herb Kaufman, M.Ed. of the War of 1812, the guiding genius behind Fee: $30 – Thursday, May 17 America’s victory over Mexico, and the Army’s general-in-chief for 20 years! By the time of the Civil Meet the German Air Aces – NEW – 2 hrs – Forget War, the 75-year-old Scott was too frail – and the legend of the “Red Baron”! A dozen fliers in the overweight – to lead troops in the field, but before World War II German Luftwaffe were likely the his retirement in 1861, he devised the strategy that highest scoring aerial aces the world may ever see! ultimately won the war. This course presents their careers and achievements Instructor: Jerry Carrier and compares them to the pilots of the war’s other Fee: $30 – Monday, July 23 combatant nations. Instructor: Lance Lacey **Congressman Lincoln – NEW – 2 hrs – Abraham Fee: $30 – Monday, June 18 Lincoln spent two years in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1847 to 1849. It was a true “A Bridge Too Far”: Montgomery’s Fiasco – NEW – 2 learning experience for young Abe. His stance hrs – “Operation Market Garden” was one of the against the Mexican War and President Polk was his greatest airborne assaults – and intelligence failures outstanding moment. His time in the Capitol and the – of World War II, which cost 15,000 Allied lives. friends he made were stepping stones for his return This class examines the strategy, military to Washington in 1861 as President. perceptions, failures and consequences of “A Bridge Instructor: Hugh Boyle Too Far”. Fee: $30 – Thursday, August 16 Instructor: Herb Kaufman, M.Ed. Fee: $30 – Thursday, July 12

Expensive Victory in Leyte Gulf, or “Bull’s Run” – MILITARY HISTORY INSTITUTE NEW – 2 hrs – A combined Army-Navy operation in SPRING & SUMMER SEMESTER CLASSES October 1944 culminated in perhaps the most important Allied victory in the Pacific Theater, despite an ill-advised wild-goose chase by U.S. “Duel at Dawn” – NEW – 2 hrs – Early in the Admiral “Bull” Halsey. The triumph enabled General morning on July 11, 1804, two men met on the Douglas MacArthur to declare on Dec. 25: “I have dueling grounds of Weehawken, NJ. When the duel returned.” was over, one man was dead, the other a fugitive. All Instructor: Matt Bruce, Ph.D. schoolchildren know about that fatal duel between Fee: $30 – Wednesday, August 1 Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, but do they really? This class will go behind the dueling grounds to the story behind the feud that led to the duel. Instructor: Hugh Boyle Fee: $30 – Thursday, May 10

World War II on the Big Screen – NEW – 2 hrs – After Pearl Harbor, Hollywood quickly enlisted in the war effort. With drama, comedy and the gravity of war from “Buck Privates” and “A Yank in the RAF”, through “Flags of Our Fathers”, “Saving Private Ryan” and “Dunkirk”, Hollywood has had a long fascination with World War II. This program looks at many of the notable, interesting and more

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While on guard duty on June 3, 1861, James heard OFF THE WALL gunfire, and ran into a stable to get his horse. At that moment, a Union cannonball ricocheted inside Another Entry From the the stable, striking his left leg below the knee. “We Can Find a Civil War Connection in This was the beginning of the Battle of Philippi. James’s shattered leg was amputated about seven Just About Anything” inches below the hip bone. This amputation is said School of Thought – to have been the first such occurrence of a war that saw more than 50,000 additional amputations Just “Hanging” There On Hold performed.

By Larry Vogel In August 1861, James returned to his family I find it very interesting how you may be going home in Virginia. Soon about your normal daily business, when an after, he designed a unexpected Civil War reference turns up. This new prosthesis for happened to me recently when I was trying to himself as he was not resolve a snafu that developed between a shoe happy with the one given company and my doctors. Well it was really not him. His design used just a shoe company, but the Hanger Clinic, a rubber bumpers rather company that provides medical products such as than standard catgut orthotics and prosthetics. I recently discovered I tendons and featured hinges at both the knee and was diabetic, and one of my doctors suggested I ankle. get diabetic shoes. So I had made an appointment with a representative from the Hanger Clinic to James patented his limb in 1871 and it has get my shoes sized and made. As nothing is ever received numerous additional patents for easy, especially with doctors and insurance, I had improvements and special devices which have to make several calls back and forth between the brought international reputation to the product. company and my doctor to finally get the process going.

Fortunately during one of these calls, the Hanger Clinic put me on hold for several minutes. This may not sound so fortunate, but if I had not been placed on hold, I would not have heard the recorded message from Hanger telling me that the founder of the company was James Edward Hanger who was reportedly the first amputee of the Civil War. When I heard this my ears perked up and I had to find out more about this man.

James Edward Hanger (February 25, 1843 – June 9, 1919) was born on a plantation near Churchville, Virginia. In 1859 James enrolled at Washington College in Lexington, Virginia, to study engineering. He was an 18-year-old sophomore when he decided to leave school and join the newly formed The Virginia state government commissioned Churchville Cavalry of the Confederate Army, James to manufacture the above-knee prosthesis which was under the command of Captain Franklin for other wounded soldiers. Thus the J.E. Hanger, Sterrett. Inc. was born.

Other inventions credited to James include a From Under Lincoln’s Hat horseless carriage (used as a toy by his children); an adjustable reclining chair; a water turbine; a By Hugh Boyle Venetian blind; and a lathe used in the manufacturing process for prosthetic limbs. Abraham Lincoln

the only US president to receive a patent

On May 22, 1849, Abraham Lincoln received Patent No. 6469 for a device to lift boats over shoals, an invention which was never manufactured. However, it eventually made him the only U.S. president to hold a patent.

James married Nora McCarthy in Richmond in 1873. The couple had six children. All four of their sons worked in the family business as adults.

Hanger retired from active management of the company in 1905; however he retained the title of president. In 1915, he traveled to Europe to observe firsthand the latest techniques of European prosthetists. As a result, the company received contracts with both England and France Shown here below is a replica of his scale model during and after World War I. At the time of at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, James’s death in 1919, the company had branches D.C. The purpose was to raise boats over shoals and sand bars, but it was never used. through the U. S. and Europe. By the mid-1950s there were 50 Hanger offices in North America and 25 in Europe.

The funny “Off the Wall” fact is that I never would have known all this if I had not been put on hold.

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QUESTIONNAIRE - Future Del Val Bus Trip Planning

The DVCWRT Board would like your input in determining if we should continue sponsoring one-day bus trips in the future, given that we had to cancel the Lancaster trip, and the Philadelphia Museum trip was not a full bus. We would greatly appreciate your opinion regarding the following questions:

1. Would you consider signing up for a Del Val bus trip to any of the following destinations?

a) Gettysburg Battlefield

b) Burning of the Wrightstown-Columbia Bridge

c) Grant’s Tomb/Civil War New York

2. Any other one-day bus trip destinations you’d like us to consider?

3. Which price range is the highest you would want to pay for a one-day bus trip?

a) $ $75 - $100 b) $100 - $125 c) $125 - $150

4. Do you prefer the cost of meals included in the price of the trip, or would you rather pay for meals on your own? Which meals should be included in the trip price?

a) Lunch b) Dinner c) Lunch & Dinner d) Meals on your own

5. What is the maximum amount of time you would want to be sitting on the bus to travel to a bus trip destination? ______

6. Which of the following reasons may have caused you to decide to not attend a past Del Val bus trip, such as the Lancaster trip or the 3 Philadelphia Museums trip?

a) Date or Time Conflict b) Price c) Choice of Destination d) Other Reasons:

______

7. Additional comments or suggestions: ______

______

______

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire!

Due to logistical issues and additional requirements imposed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, we are forced to cancel the 2018 Neshaminy Civil War Reenactment.

We look forward to finding a new home for the 2019 event and continuing nearly three decades of historical preservation, educating the public, and keeping the Civil War alive in Southeast Pennsylvania.

We apologize to the reenacting community and to the great spectators that have supported this event over our nearly thirty years of existence.

All registration money collected will be returned as soon as can be arranged.

The Neshaminy Living History Association

2018 Bensalem Reenactment at Neshaminy State Park

Delaware Valley Civil War Round Table 3201 Longshore Avenue Philadelphia PA 19149-2025

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