Great Civil War Blog

July 4, 2008

As some of you may know, Abraham Eisenhauer, my great-great-great grandfather, served in the Civil War in the 48th Pennsylvania Regiment, Company I.  Well, I just found another great blog maintained by John Hoptak who is a Park Ranger at the Antietam National Battlefield.  The blog is specifically about the 48th Pennsylvania and also includes some great tidbits and musing of John’s on various aspects of the Civil War.  John was also very helpful when I emailed him inquiring about my ancestor who served in the 48th.

To view John’s wonderful blog, please visit The 48th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry/ Civil War Musings (at http://48thpennsylvania.blogspot.com/), you won’t be disappointed!

I also wanted to make specific mention of an effort currently underway by John to restore the 48th Pennsylvania Monument which is located at the Antietam National Battlefield.  The sword that was originally part of the monument has been missing for years now.  John needs to raise about $6,800 and has thus far raised $3,070.  You can get the most up to date information and/or donate to the cause at his second blog, A Monumental Task (at http://www.amonumentaltask.blogspot.com/).  If you love history, want to preserve American history and/or have deep pockets please consider helping John out.  When my meager college student budget allows me, I plan on donating myself.  Thank you John for your hard effort to restore this piece of history!  Your efforts are appreciated!

I will add links to both of John’s blogs in the blogroll (found at the right).  More information about John and his extensive blog can be found at these links.

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