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A collection of 6 posts
The Forgotten Religions of Early America
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The Forgotten Religions of Early America

Most people don’t know how vibrant and distinct religion was in the 18th century. Here’s the 21 religions of the 1700’s in America.
29 Mar 2023 1 min read
The Mysterious History of the Wide Awakes
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The Mysterious History of the Wide Awakes

The Wide Awakes marched through cities and towns across America in 1860. Who were they and why did they march?
03 Mar 2023 1 min read
Resistance to the Draft of 1863
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Resistance to the Draft of 1863

Little has been recorded about the resistance to the 1863 Draft even though it happened everywhere
23 Feb 2023
The Deadliest Days in U.S. History
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The Deadliest Days in U.S. History

The Battle of Gettysburg July 1st-3rd, 1863 is one of the most studied military events in U.S. history. Perhaps you can picture your ancestors for a moment in that place. The impact of that day is still felt today in Pennsylvania.
15 Feb 2023 1 min read
Life in Southern Pennsylvania in June 1863
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Life in Southern Pennsylvania in June 1863

PA History in One Minute: Imagine life in southern Pennsylvania in June 1863, just before the great battle in Gettysburg and the battles that happened just before.
10 Feb 2023
The Most Forgotten War in American History
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The Most Forgotten War in American History

Pennsylvania,and Philadelphia in particular, were very involved in America's War with Mexico, 1846–1848. It rarely get mentioned in current times. Here's the impact it had then summarized in one minute:
25 Jan 2023 1 min read
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