General John A. Logan: The Father of Memorial Day
Memorial Day, once known as Decoration Day, stands as a solemn tribute to the courageous soldiers who sacrificed their lives in defense...
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Katie Gaudreau
Mar 23
Remembering Vietnam: A Tribute at HGSIC
In 2017, the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act was signed into law designating March 29th as National Vietnam War Veterans Day as a...
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Allen Fiechuk
Jan 27
Forgotten Valor: The Untold Story of Thomas Sylvanus, Indiana County's Chinese-American Civil War Hero
Hidden in the books of Indiana County’s rich history, is one name that stands out among Civil War veterans – Thomas Sylvanus, a...
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The Historical Society
May 29, 2023
The First Memorial Day
It was May 30, 1868, when the first national commemoration of Memorial Day was held when Union General John A. Logan, commander-in-chief...
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The Historical Society
Mar 18, 2023
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
“Join the Nation…thank a Vietnam Veteran” is the slogan for and main focus of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. ...
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The Historical Society
Aug 27, 2022
Collections Corner: The No. 14 Cannon
The cannon which is now positioned on the corner of South Sixth Street and Washington Avenue outside the Museum is No. 14 of 70, 5 inch...
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Allen Fiechuk
May 28, 2022
Memorial Day - Honoring the Fallen
Memorial Day – the official start of summer. It’s on this day that we attend parades, dust off the grill and gather with family and...
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Cori Woods
May 21, 2022
Collections Corner: A Family of 103 Years of Military Service
A new exhibit has been installed at the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County, just in time for Memorial Day. The...
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