Column: Decoration Days After Civil War Inspired Memorial Day

Column: Decoration Days after Civil War inspired Memorial Day

The origins of Memorial Day can be found in the hearts of grieving families after the Civil War. Casualties were felt in almost every community. While the nation healed, families were trying to cope with the devastating loss of loved…

Boalsburg’s Civil War legacy: The Birthplace of Memorial Day

The quiet charm of Boalsburg has deep roots in American Civil War history. Tucked in the shadow of Mount Nittany, this small village has long claimed the title of “Birthplace of Memorial Day.” As the nation prepares to honor its fallen, the Boalsburg Heritage Museum is bringing those Civil War stories back to life through a newly reinterpreted exhibit. Susan Evans, an archivist at the museum, says the exhibit focuses on what makes Boalsburg’s st…