Unrest on the Schuylkill homefront during the Civil War

Schuylkill County can certainly be proud of coming to the defense of the Union during the Civil War. Two Pottsville militia ...
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How the American Civil War began

The American Civil War erupted in 1861 with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, followed soon after by the First Battle of Bull Run. This video traces the opening shots of the war, the shockwaves ...
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Civil War 1861: The Fights That Shaped the Conflict

Continue the deep dive into the American Civil War with Part 2, focusing on the crucial battles of 1861 that set the tone for years of bloody conflict. From Fort Sumter to Ball's Bluff, these early ...
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Book Review: 'April 1861' captures drama that occurred before Civil War's first shots

More than two decades have passed since historian Jay Winik wrote about the end of the Civil War with a book with “April 1865: The Month That Saved America." His latest book covers the period of time ...