Tag Archives: Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

The Army of the Potomac’s March from Harrison’s Landing

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Kevin Pawlak

On August 14, 1862, the Army of the Potomac began departing its safe haven of the last month: its camp at Harrison’s Landing on the James River. George B. McClellan’s army lost nearly 16,000 men in late June and early … Continue reading →

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“The World Will Little Note, Nor Long Remember”: The Battle of Shepherdstown and the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation—Part 1

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Kevin Pawlak

Today we welcome guest author Kevin Pawlak. Kevin is a recent graduate of Shepherd University with a degree in history and works as a Park Ranger at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. He is also a Licensed Battlefield Guide at … Continue reading →

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