In case you missed the broadcast, you can listen to the episode of Let's Talk with Joy Nash and Mike Campbell here: https://wdvrfm.org/archives . They go on the air at about the 34:30 mark. It is an approximately 25 minutes interview and we know you will enjoy it.
Ron Kirkwood in the Courtyard
Join us at the Bucks County Civil War Museum and Library’s Saturday Speaker Series on October 28th, 2023 at 11:00 AM. The presentation, “Too Much for Human Endurance: The George Spangler Farm Hospitals and the Battle of Gettysburg'' will be presented by author Ron Kirkwood. Ron is retired from a 40 year career as an editor and writer for newspapers and magazines in Baltimore, Harrisburg, York and Wilkes-Barre. He was NFL editor for USA TODAY Sports Weekly and has won numerous state, regional and national writing and editing awards, including managing the 32 person copy desk in Harrisburg when it won the Pulitzer Prize in 2012. His critically acclaimed book “Too Much for Human Endurance” tells the story of the Spangler Farm Field Hospital during and after the Battle of Gettysburg. The Civil War story of Doylestown native and Civil War Veteran Dr. Frank Swartzlander briefly intersects with the story of Spangler. Presented by Doylestown Historical Society and the James-Lorah Memorial Home These are Free Events. Space is limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
Tune in to WDVR 89.7
Monday, October 16 at 3:30 PM, Joy Nash from the James-Lorah Memorial Home and Mike Campbell from the Bucks County Civil War Museum will be in studio live for "Let's Talk" with Andy Kin on WDVR 89.7. Please set your radio dials to 89.7 FM to hear Joy and Mike talk Halloween and History with Andy and the crew over in Sergeantsville.
Civil War Medicine
Join us at the Bucks County Civil War Museum and Library for a Speaker Event on Saturday, October 21st at 11:00AM. It will be entitled, “Civil War Medicine” presented by Herb Kaufman from the Grand Army of the Republic Museum in Philadelphia. Herb is a historian, teacher and lecturer with more than 2o years experience. He is a founding member of the faculty of the Civil War Institute and History Institute at Manor College and an Instructor of History at Camden County College. In addition to his talk, Herb will also display his collection of authentic Civil War era medical instruments. This is presented by Doylestown Historical Society and the James-Lorah Memorial Home. This event is free, space is limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
Candlelight Cemetery Tours
The Bucks County Civil War Museum is hosting two candlelight tours of the Doylestown Cemetery on Friday OCT 20th and OCT 27th. Both tours begin at 7:00 PM. No reservation is required, tickets will be sold at the event, $10 per person, children under 12 are free.
Come and meet Doylestown's Civil War soldiers, scoundrels and forgotten heroes, and enjoy a candlelight tour of the historic Doylestown Cemetery. Any questions please contact Mike Campbell at mkcc419@gmail.com.
Civil War Munitions and Arms Presentation
BCCWRT members Jim Donovan, James Grimes and Jaye Drukas gave an incredible presentation on Civil War Munitions and Arms in the Courtyard of the Bucks County Civil War Museum on September 16th, 2023. The event was well attended and greatly received.
Living History Encampment 2023
Don’t forget to stop by our annual Living History Encampment this Saturday, September 9th from 10-4. There will be various Civil War displays and activities for the whole family. Reenactors will bring history to life, taking visitors through what it would have been like to live through this period of time. The encampment will be located at 55 East Court Street on the Court House Lawn.
Civil War Photography
Thank you to Mr. Kyle Purchase for giving a stellar presentation on Civil War Photography on August 12th despite unforeseen technical difficulties. We are lucky to have him.
Civil War Firearms Presentation
Join us on September 16th, at 11:00 AM, for a Civil War Firearms Presentation. The event will take place in the newly renovated Court Yard of the Bucks County Civil War Museum and Library. Members/Reenactors James Donovan, Jaye Drukas and James Grimes will display and discuss characteristics and uses of both original and reproduction firearms during the War and at modern reenactments. The presentation will detail how reproduction firearms are used in current reenactments. A bullet collection will be displayed as well. There will be muskets and carbines for display and discussion. This event is free of charge but donations are welcome.
Event- Civil War Photography
Join us on Saturday, August 12th for a Speaker Event in the courtyard of the Bucks County Civil War Museum and Library. The presentation will start at 11:00AM. Historian, Kyle Purchase, will discuss the significance of photography in the American Civil War and how it has become a useful tool to study the conflict. Most of this presentation is also a small sample of the works of the several Civil War photographers (i.e. Matthew Brady, Alexander Gardner, Timothy O’Sullivan, etc.) who documented the Civil War through the lenses of their cameras. It is important to note that this presentation contains some photographs of a graphic nature and may not be suitable for younger children. This event is free of charge but donations are welcome.
