Sunday, May 30, 2010

Redication Ceremony And Return of General James Nagle's Sword

REDICATION CEREMONY AND RETURN OF THE SWORD
48TH PENNSYLVANIA MONUMENT
ANTIETAM NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD




Orwigsburg native John David Hoptak Civil War historian, Author and Park Ranger at Antietam National Battlefield. Cooridinated a long and hard camapaign to replace the missing sword on General Jame Nagle's statue at Antietam battlefield.
Below are photo's from a wonderful event at Antietam.

Well Done John, and Three cheers for your effforts.



Mike Kraus Sculptor and John Hoptak


Dave Derbis President Historical Society of Schuylkill County And John Hoptak


Superintendent Antietam John Howard and Tom Shay Schuylkill County Civil War Roundtable.


Speakers






The unveiling of the Sword


General Nagle and his Sword

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