| 2011-2015 Civil War Sesquicentennial | |||||||||||||||||
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The Civil War raged for four years from 1861 to 1865. For the next four years the nation will honor the soldiers who fought in that war and the impact of that war on our nation. All over the nation there will be battle reenactments, seminars, public education and parades. This webpage is designed to keep Delaware Valley residents aware of events which are occurring and to make it possible for you to attend. Use the links on this page and information posted below to stay aware of the 1861-1865 / 2011-2015 Sesquicentennial LOCAL DELAWARE VALLEY EVENTS APRIL 28-29 NESHAMINY REENACTMENT The annual Civil War encampment and battle at Neshaminy Park in Croyden, Pa (along the Delaware River). This year's theme - The 1862 Valley Campaign of "Stonewall" Jackson. MAY 11 CEDAR HILL CEMETERY FRANKFORD, PHILADELPHIA, PA Dedication of gravestones for 33 Civil War Veterans buried and to date unmarked. Includes soldiers from the 4 regiments of the "Philadelphia Brigade" AUGUST 17-19 CIVIL ENCAMPMENT BELMONT GROVE, FAIRMOUNT PARK PHILADEPHIA, PA |
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