Sökt på: Sökresultat
totalt 4 träffar
Harrisburg and the Civil War: Defending the Keystone of the Union
Answering Lincoln's call for volunteers, men swarmed into the Pennsylvania capital to fight for the Union. The cityscape was transformed as soldiers camped on the lawn of the …
Slavery & the Underground Railroad in South Central Pennsylvania
Much like the rest of the nation, South Central Pennsylvania struggled with slavery. The institution lingered locally for more than fifty years, although it was virtually extinct …
The Confederate Approach on Harrisburg: The Gettysburg Campaign's Northernmost Reaches
In June 1863, Harrisburg braced for an invasion. The Confederate troops of Lieutenant General Richard S. Ewell steadily moved toward the Pennsylvania capital. Capturing Carlisle en …
Abolitionists of South Central Pennsylvania
Close to the Mason-Dixon line, South Central Pennsylvania was a magnet for slave catchers and abolitionists alike. Influenced by religion and empathy, local abolitionists risked …