The Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918 killed more than 50 million people. It impacted York County, including killing some Civil War vets.
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Lebanon Cemetery on N. George St. in York PA contains the graves of several black US soldiers, including Sgt. Joseph Howard, 5th Mass Colored Cavalry.
York County’s Democratic congressman, Joseph Bailey, voted against recruiting black soldiers. He later supported President Lincoln’s war efforts.
The living historians of Company C, 87th Pennsylvania Infantry invite you to join their ranks for the 2020 season. Info provided.
Author Scott Mingus presents a talk on the Cumberland Valley RR in the Civil War. Jan. 15, 7 p.m., York County History Center, 250 E. Market St. York, PA
The York Civil War Round Table has released its 2020 schedule of speakers. All meetings are at 7 p.m., 3rd Wednesdays, YCHC, 250 E. Market St., York PA FREE
Author Scott L. Mingus, Sr. will discuss the 1,600-bed US Army Hospital in York, PA at the Oct. 16, 2019, meeting of the York Civil War Round Table. Free.
Dr. Israel H. Betz in 1907 wrote his memories of the Fishing Creek Valley region in northeastern York County PA during the Civil War.
York Countian Edward Fisher of the 130th Pennsylvania described the horrors of the battle of Antietam in which his good friend Richard Smith perished.
The York Civil War Round Table welcomes Dr. Charlie Fennell, a Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide, as the speaker on Sept. 18, 2019. Battle of Hanover.