| 150th BULL RUN / MANASSAS |
The first major battle of the Civil War was fought in Northern Virginia near the town
of Manassas along the Bull Run creek. On January 21, 1861 Union forces were
defeated by Confederate forces in their attempt to drive the Confederates from the
area. The 69th Pa took part in the 150th anniversary activities July 22-24,2011.
Braving intense heat, which reached 104 degrees through three days, 18 Officers
, men and civilians represented the unit.
of Manassas along the Bull Run creek. On January 21, 1861 Union forces were
defeated by Confederate forces in their attempt to drive the Confederates from the
area. The 69th Pa took part in the 150th anniversary activities July 22-24,2011.
Braving intense heat, which reached 104 degrees through three days, 18 Officers
, men and civilians represented the unit.
| July 21, 1861 |
| General Pierre Beauregard - Confederate Commander |
| "Home Sweet Home" |
| The flag ceremony which starts and ends each day in the 69th camp |
| General Irvin McDowell - Union Commander |
| The camp of the 69th Pa |
| Bill Meehan and Don Ernsberger prepare the pork for breakfast before the battle |
| Huge quantities of water were consumed in the 104 degree heat and humidity |
Resting before the battle the 69th faces another day of heat and
humidity
humidity