Tag Archives: 116th Pennsylvania

The Apple Barrage

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Private William McCarter of the 116th Pennsylvania Infantry (Irish Brigade) wrote a colorful memoir and included this autumnal story about soldier and civilian interactions near Charlestown (now West Virginia) in October 1862. Here’s the account in his own words, and … Continue reading →

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“Because of My Love for My Whole Adopted Country”

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! A couple of weekends ago, I made a drive to Antietam National Battlefield, and in an effort to support the battlefield and local economy, I felt it was fitting and proper to add to my library. … Continue reading →

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The Fall of the Chancellorsville Crossroads

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Kristopher D. White

The following is a chapter excerpt from “That Furious Struggle: Chancellorsville and the High Tide of the Confederacy, May 1-4, 1863,” authored by Chris Mackowski and Kristopher D. White. The Chancellor House site will be one of the stops on the upcoming … Continue reading →

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