Jimmy Brown, a local Civil War reenactor, has become the youngest person to receive the Centre County Historical Society Preservation Award. He is now 24, and has been reenacting since he was 3 years-old. He received the award in the category of History & Heritage, Preservation & Restoration, Education & Advocacy and Support & Volunteerism. He works as a para-educator at Penns Valley High School where he provides Civil War History presentations. He is active in Hampton's Battery F.

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Archive Article Link (when available): Sam Stitzer, The Centre County Gazette, Nov. 7-13, 2019
 

​Hello My Friends and Fellow Re-enactors,

                  I wanted to give you an update on the event at the Pennsylvania Military Museum at Boalsburg. Despite the hail thunderstorm on Friday night and the rain Saturday evening into Sunday we still had a very good event! We had 10 members of the 125th PVI, 2 members of the 148th PVI, Co. C  and 2 members of the 55th Va. attend this event.
                  We did school of soldier training, marching, and firing demonstrations for the public. Battery B also had about 12 members present and did firing demonstrations for the public. We very much appreciate the hospitality and kindness shown to us from our hosts! We also appreciate the use of the portable toilet provided by Battery B for our use!
                   I would like to share some pictures of the event with you including the pea size hail beside my tent and of us executing Frank Boring into the 125th PVI and I hope that you will enjoy them! I am also sending along a copy of the Boonville Good Old Days Event and directions for this Saturday. If anyone would like to join me, I will be there about 3:30 P.M. on Friday the 10th and will stay the night into the morning of the 11th and spend my day there. The Suger Valley Historical Group has put a lot of work into this event and I am happy to enjoy it with them! In fact, they already have the signs put out now and ready for the weekend! I will look forward to seeing you soon! God Bless You and Take Care!

Sincerely,
1stLt. Duane

​The use of intelligence during the Civil War is the subject of the book chapter, “Guide to Civil War Intelligence” in AFIO’s recently published book, Guide to the Study of Intelligence. 
 
The interview “IST lecturer lends Civil War expertise to new intelligence guide” discusses both the Civil War chapter, as well as the author.
 
The impressive 800-page book is a project of AFIO's Academic Exchange Program (AEP), includes more than 65 articles on all aspects of intelligence, and is edited by Peter C. Oleson.  Free for academic use, instructors can become familiar with intelligence-related subjects. Guide articles, written by both academic experts and seasoned practitioners introduce subjects, and include recommended readings for further study.
 
A review of the book by novelist Joseph C. Goulden, Analysis/Opinion:
Afio’s Guide To The Study Of Intelligence is available on the Washington Times web.

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
Copyright and use info: http://www.148thpvi.org/copyright-info.html

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
 

RE: Greenwood Furnace State Park Civil War Reenactment
DATE: 20-21 August 2016

My Fellow Civil War Reenactors,
 
      Greetings to you all! I hope this e-mail finds you all doing well, and enjoying our love of history! With the Greenwood Furnace Civil War Event less than a month away, I wanted to start sending you e-mails to update you on the preparation.
       Huntingdon SCI inmates installed new 6 x 6 timbers on the sides of our block sidewalk to reduce a safety hazard, as well as stained and sealed the blacksmith shop. Under the leadership of the guard Ken, they have done an excellent job! We are hoping to get some rain before the event as it is getting very dry here.
       As we have done every year, there will be a port-a-potty available for the Confederates to use, close to their camp. We hope to have more Confederates this year, and look forward to having Union Bucktails attend! Ralph Lincoln will also be here portraying Abraham Lincoln!
       Showers at our facility are free for all reenactors, along with ice. The lake is warmer than usual from the lack of spring water flowing into it, so you may also enjoy some beach time if desired. The grounds will be mowed and trimmed, and ready for you to enjoy, assuming we get some rain to make things grow.
        We are finalizing the schedule of events, and will post here when complete.  Please let me know if you would like to do a presentation, and we will add you to the schedule. Feel free to email or call with any questions!

Your Friend at the Park,
Duane

Contributed by Duane Harer