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General Meeting – A History of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.)

September 15, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Patriotic Instructor Kyle Purchase will explain the history, impact and purpose of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), and discuss the auxiliary organizations of the G.A.R. that are still active today as well as the work and activities that these organizations do.

Kyle graduated from Widener University in May 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in political science/international relations with a minor in legal studies/analysis and Temple University in May 2019 with a master’s degree in public policy. He currently works as a Legislative Reporting Analyst for Pennsylvania Legislative Services. He has previously worked for a state representative’s office and for a background screening firm. Kyle is currently a board member of the Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum in Philadelphia, as well as a member of the Bucks County Civil War Round Table Library & Museum, and is a dual member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), being a member of both Baker-Fisher Camp #101 in Hatboro and Gen. John F. Hartranft Camp #15 in Harrisburg, where he serves as Camp Commander.
This event is free for members. Non-members are also welcome to attend, and donations are always appreciated.

Details

Date:
September 15, 2025
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Venue

Half-Moon Inn (Court Inn)
105 Court St
Newtown, PA 18940 + Google Map
Phone
(215) 968-4004

Organizer

The Newtown Historic Association

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