Norman Gasbarro | July 4, 2011
In Harrisburg, the preparation for celebration of the Union victory of 1865 was well underway as troops returning from the war flooded the capital. A controversy developed that centered around the desire of Gov. Andrew Curtin to hold a celebration and parade on the 4th of July to recognize and honor the veterans and the […]
Norman Gasbarro | July 1, 2011
Just about everyone in the Lykens Valley area of Pennsylvania knows the story of Gratz baseball star Carl Scheib and his quick ascent to the big leagues, becoming the youngest person ever signed to a American League baseball contract when he joined the Philadelphia Athletics at the age of 16 during the 1940s. Now a […]
Norman Gasbarro | May 8, 2011
On this Mother’s Day 2011, it might be interesting to reflect on what we know about the mothers of Civil War veterans, particularly those who died in the war during the first full year of the conflict. Using the Veterans List that was recently compiled and posted here, a quick search was made for those […]
Norman Gasbarro | April 30, 2011
Part 25 of ongoing series on the Battle of Gettysburg. This post features the trailer for the Ted Turner movie, Gettysburg, as well as the title theme and some favorite scenes. Soundtrack: Title Theme 1st Day – Reynolds Arrives Killer Angels http://youtu.be/HRB2dGI1vRM Pickett’s Charge – The Plan Soundtrack: Reunion & […]
Norman Gasbarro | April 24, 2011
It is important to note that in 1861, Easter occurred on Sunday, 31 March, nearly three and a half weeks earlier than its occurrence in this year of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. On Easter 1861, the country was suspended between the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln and the first shots of the war […]
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