Civil War Event Tyrone,Pa.

Every 1st weekend in August

A Tribute to Colonel James Crowther's Civil War Weekend

by Dr.Robert Hileman founder of the Crowthers Foundation

complete James Crowthers Papers

Saturday and Sunday were busy days for Tyrone as many were on hand to honor Colonel James E. Crowther who served and died in the Civil War. Numerous activities were held over the weekend, including an encampment at Railroad Park, ceremonies and a concert at City Hotel Park, and a memorial church service, to name a few. Units participating included: Hampton’s Battery F, Pennsylvania Light Artillery; 148th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company C and the 46th Pennsylvania Regiment Band (The Logan Guard). The executive director of The Colonel Crowther Foundation is Dr. Robert R. Hileman, Jr. (The Daily Herald/Virgie Werner/Christina Seiner)

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