The living historians of the recreated 28th Massachusetts and Irish Soldiers Relief Society pause to reflect, in gratitude, on the service and sacrifices of all Americans who have trained, fought, and bled to defend our freedom and way of life.
On this, the 244th anniversary of our nation's birth and the beginning of her baptism by fire, may God Bless America.The 28th Massachusetts wishes all Americans good health and a peaceful observance of this sacred milestone in our nation's history and heritage.
The Irish Volunteers of the recreated 28th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. H, celebrate 35 years in the field during their annual dinner on the eve of St. Patrick's Day at the Publick House, Sturbridge.
Next weekend, the Irish 28th will join the Town of Foxboro in re-dedicating one of its historical treasures, which opened just three years after the Civil War concluded. https://t.co/bEj8pT3xTP
December 24, 1861-64. Irish 28th Mass. spends Christmas Eve in winter camp. "The soldier's thoughts fled back to his home, his loved wife, to the kisses of his darling child, to the fond Christmas greetings... until his eyes were dimmed with the dews of the heart."