The 98th Pennsylvania offers to its local schools and communites a chance to learn and experience the life of the Civil War soldier. By sharing this knowledge and experiences, we feel we can enlighten the public about the Civil War and how things really were. Through drilling, a women's sanitation commission and cooking demonstrations plus fashion and period item displays related to life in the Civil War era, we can enrich your knowledge and give insight that you may not receive anywhere else. This hands on aproach is a necessary part of teaching Civil War history, from the very young to the very old. By seeing it and feeling it for yourself, you'll learn more about things you aren't taught from a book and you will get a better understanding and appreciation of our nation's past. We also teach from the civilian aspect as well, to give you an idea of what it was like for the wives and children of these Civil War Soldiers.

SERVICES OFFERED

The 98th Pennsylvania participates in parades and other events that may need an honor guard. We present a respectable and authentic unit complete with colors and a firing salute, if requested.

LIVING HISTORIES

We also set up a living histories, We have participated in Horsham Day in Horsham Township, PA. This year we are setting up to welcome the Irish Emigrant ship, Jeanie Johnston, in Bristol, PA. With a company street set up we were able to show the general public how a Civil War encampment looked and how cooking was done along with a firing demonstration. We are able to set up these living history encampments for events such as these to help teach the public about the Civil War era.

For more information on how to book our unit for a school, community or public program please e-mail us at 98th PVI, Co A.

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