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Thinking About The Irish Brigade At Antietam

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Today is St. Patrick’s Day, a day many folks find something from Ireland to enjoy. I have two traditions on the unofficial holiday: wear a little green and remember the Irish-American contributions during the Civil War. Last year, I wrote … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 3/13-3/19/17

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up this week, we thought it’d be a good time to ask… Do you have a favorite Irish-American regiment, commander, or soldier from the Civil War?

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