Saving the antique, 13-star flag at an abandoned West Dennis school
In family lore, Capt. Bernard O’Neil was an abolitionist who used his merchant vessels to smuggle slaves from the Confederacy.
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The 1200 men of the Irish Brigade, Civil War Battle of Antietam – Soldier of Fortune Magazine
Union Army Lt. Col. James J. Smith and officers of the 69th New York Infantry, known as the Irish Brigade, pose for a photo during the Civil War. Report of Brigadier General Thomas F. Meagher, U.S. Army, commanding Second Brigade, of the battle of Antietam. HDQRS. (IRISH BRIG.) 2nd BRIG., SUMNER’S CORPS, HANCOCK’S DIVISION, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, In Camp on Bolivar Heights, Va., September 30, 1862 CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following statement of the part which the brigade under my command performed in the battle of the Antietam: Being encamped 1 mile outside Frederick C...
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Who's on Board: Dennis woman takes pride in guarding town's history
Who’s on Board is a series highlighting local boards and committees on Cape Cod and the people who serve on them. SOUTH DENNIS — Diane Rochelle finds her job on the Dennis Historical Commission important in keeping the story of the town alive. “We are the guardians of Dennis history,” said Rochelle. “We protect it and we want to preserve it and we most definitely want to promote the history of Dennis.” Rochelle has served on the Dennis Historical Commission for over a decade and has chaired the commission for the last four years. The commission has seven members and one alter...
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