Miles-Humes Historical House museum volunteer, and family friend, Joyce Adgate and I are shown here displaying a recently restored 1891 Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) “Personal War Sketches” book by Bellefonte, Pennsylvania’s old G.A.R. Gregg Post No. 95. The book contains many interesting Civil War soldier bios, including one for 148th P.V.I.’s Colonel James Beaver, as well as other members of that Regiment. 
 
The binding had been broken, and the book in need of repair, when discovered by 148th and 125th P.V.I. re-enactor groups during the February 2016 “Centre County Reads” program for Karen Abbott’s book, “Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy.”
 
Members of the Colonel James E. Crowther Camp #89 Sons of Union Veterans donated time and money to have the book repaired at Wert Bookbinding in Grantville, PA.
 
The book is now on display at the Miles-Hume Historical House in Bellefonte, PA.  All are encouraged to visit the museum’s PA History Room to enjoy this and other beautiful pieces of our local history!
 
Thank You,
 
Duane Harer
 
Photo contributed: Duane Harer
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The fourth annual " Battle for Greenwood Furnace " held Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, 2016, was very enjoyable for all attendees. Once again, Ralph Lincoln (photo above) provided memorable speeches in his portrayal of President Abraham Lincoln.
      
The Confederate Units of the 5th Texas and 13th Virginia once again outnumbered the Union soldiers of the 148th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (PVI) Company C and 125th PVI.  The Union soldiers, however, had at their disposal the 148th PVI Field Hospital!
 
Battle Re-enactments were performed both days, despite rain on Sunday.
 
The "Sons of the Union Civil War Veterans of the Col. Crowther Camp # 89" were also in attendance, and did an excellent job in several public presentations of living history!
        
Looking forward to next year!
 
PS: View photos in our gallery
 
Contributed: Duane Harer