| Quakertown School Program |
One of the activities of the 69th Pa:"Irish Volunteers" is the presentation of Living
History programs to school students. We traveled to Quakertown Freshman Center
where 9th grade students were studying the Civil War. Students were divided into 4
groups and taught about History, Drill, Soldier Life and weapons.The local newspaper
reported on the project.
History programs to school students. We traveled to Quakertown Freshman Center
where 9th grade students were studying the Civil War. Students were divided into 4
groups and taught about History, Drill, Soldier Life and weapons.The local newspaper
reported on the project.
| A Display of the rifles used by the 69th |
| Talking with students about the history of the 69th Pa "Irish Volunteers" |
| The Bucks County Herald covered the school visit in a full page story with photos |
| Lieutenant Scott Eller trains students in marching formation |
| Volunteers from the regiment at Quakertown Freshman Center |
| 69th members fire a few volleys at the conclusion of the educational program |