THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (G.A.R.) CIVIL WAR MUSEUM & ARCHIVE
Presents a Free Zoom Program
Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
“Philadelphia in the Civil War”
By James Paradis
The program will observe the city at the outbreak of the war. It will examine key men and women on the home front and the battlefield. We will also discuss some of the regiments and soldiers from Philadelphia, the hospitals, the naval contributions from Greater Philadelphia, and the famous Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon.
Dr. Paradis has served for many years on the board of directors of Citizens for the Restoration of Historical La Mott, which preserves the site of Camp William Penn, the first and largest training camp for Black soldiers in the Civil War. He served as historical consultant and narrator for the documentary film, "Black Soldiers in Blue: The Story of Camp William Penn," released in 2009. In 2011 the NAACP of Cheltenham, PA awarded him a Certificate of Recognition for his contributions preserving African American history. Author of Strike the Blow for Freedom: The 6th Regiment of US Colored Infantry and African Americans and the Gettysburg Campaign,
To reserve a virtual seat for this outstanding presentation, reply by e-mail to garmuslib1866@gmail.com
You will be sent a link with a password that will enable you to access the program within 24 hours of the start of the presentation.
Deadline for signing-up is Noon, Saturday, September 6, 2025
As a lover of history, you know how critical it is to keep history alive, especially today. We very much appreciate your continued support for the GAR Civil War Museum & Archive
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC MUSEUM & ARCHIVE
8110 Frankford Ave. (Holmesburg - N.E. Philadelphia), 19136
www.garmuslib.org