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Check out this local Civil War story that aired on Channel 69 News. It is about soldier Jonathan Taylor's sword being returned to his hometown of Bethlehem.
In the story there is mention of the "family letters recently found", as it turns out, our very own President, Mike Campbell was the intrepid researcher who found these letters in the Spruance Library!
Join us at the Bucks County Civil War Museum and Library for a Speaker Event on Saturday, December 9th at 11:00AM. Historian, Kyle Purchase, will discuss the origins and heroic stories of the nation’s highest military honor, the Medal of Honor. Throughout the American Civil War, there were over 1,400 acts of sacrifice, gallantry, valor, and bravery in defense of the Union that were worthy of the bestowment of the Medal of Honor. Some of these stories will be told by reading the official Medal of Honor citations of these recipients. Someone has once said that “every man has two deaths: when he is buried in the ground, and the last time someone says his name.” Hopefully this presentation will keep the memory of these Medal of Honor recipients alive as well as provide a reminder that freedom is not free. This event is free of charge, donations are welcome.
The Bucks County Civil War Museum and the James-Lorah Memorial Home welcome you to a spooky evening tour of the Civil War Era!
Two Saturday evening tour dates available - Oct 21 & 28 at 6:30pm
Meeting Spot: North Main and Court Streets, on the sidewalk behind the Civil War Monument.
Tour includes two historic locations! At the Bucks County Civil War Museum, 32 N Broad Street, the ghosts of Doylestown’s war heroes rise from the grave to recount their experiences of life and death at war. At the James-Lorah Home, 132 N Main Street, an authentic Victorian Wake honors one of the fallen Union soldiers. As an added spooky treat, you'll learn some bizarre 19th century death customs and superstitions.
We promise fun frights for all ages! Tour by advance Eventbrite reservations only. Space is limited. No sales the day of the tour. Reserve your spot now.
***Tickets are non-refundable.***
Tickets may be transferred to another person for the night of the event. Alternately, if event organizer is contacted through this site at least 3 days before the event, you may exchange your ticket for a voucher good for a future James-Lorah Memorial Home public tour event as advertised on this site, or, for groups of 4 or more, you may exchange your tickets for a private tour of JLMH at a mutually agreed-upon date.
In case you missed the broadcast, you can listen to the episode of Let's Talk with Joy Nash and Mike Campbell here: https://wdvrfm.org/archives . They go on the air at about the 34:30 mark. It is an approximately 25 minutes interview and we know you will enjoy it.
Join us at the Bucks County Civil War Museum and Library’s Saturday Speaker Series on October 28th, 2023 at 11:00 AM. The presentation, “Too Much for Human Endurance: The George Spangler Farm Hospitals and the Battle of Gettysburg'' will be presented by author Ron Kirkwood. Ron is retired from a 40 year career as an editor and writer for newspapers and magazines in Baltimore, Harrisburg, York and Wilkes-Barre. He was NFL editor for USA TODAY Sports Weekly and has won numerous state, regional and national writing and editing awards, including managing the 32 person copy desk in Harrisburg when it won the Pulitzer Prize in 2012. His critically acclaimed book “Too Much for Human Endurance” tells the story of the Spangler Farm Field Hospital during and after the Battle of Gettysburg. The Civil War story of Doylestown native and Civil War Veteran Dr. Frank Swartzlander briefly intersects with the story of Spangler. Presented by Doylestown Historical Society and the James-Lorah Memorial Home These are Free Events. Space is limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
Monday, October 16 at 3:30 PM, Joy Nash from the James-Lorah Memorial Home and Mike Campbell from the Bucks County Civil War Museum will be in studio live for "Let's Talk" with Andy Kin on WDVR 89.7. Please set your radio dials to 89.7 FM to hear Joy and Mike talk Halloween and History with Andy and the crew over in Sergeantsville.
Join us at the Bucks County Civil War Museum and Library for a Speaker Event on Saturday, October 21st at 11:00AM. It will be entitled, “Civil War Medicine” presented by Herb Kaufman from the Grand Army of the Republic Museum in Philadelphia. Herb is a historian, teacher and lecturer with more than 2o years experience. He is a founding member of the faculty of the Civil War Institute and History Institute at Manor College and an Instructor of History at Camden County College. In addition to his talk, Herb will also display his collection of authentic Civil War era medical instruments. This is presented by Doylestown Historical Society and the James-Lorah Memorial Home. This event is free, space is limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
The Bucks County Civil War Museum is hosting two candlelight tours of the Doylestown Cemetery on Friday OCT 20th and OCT 27th. Both tours begin at 7:00 PM. No reservation is required, tickets will be sold at the event, $10 per person, children under 12 are free.
Come and meet Doylestown's Civil War soldiers, scoundrels and forgotten heroes, and enjoy a candlelight tour of the historic Doylestown Cemetery. Any questions please contact Mike Campbell at mkcc419@gmail.com.
BCCWRT members Jim Donovan, James Grimes and Jaye Drukas gave an incredible presentation on Civil War Munitions and Arms in the Courtyard of the Bucks County Civil War Museum on September 16th, 2023. The event was well attended and greatly received.
Don’t forget to stop by our annual Living History Encampment this Saturday, September 9th from 10-4. There will be various Civil War displays and activities for the whole family. Reenactors will bring history to life, taking visitors through what it would have been like to live through this period of time. The encampment will be located at 55 East Court Street on the Court House Lawn.
