The 97th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry is a living history group working to honor the men and women who lived during the American Civil War and educate the public about life during those turbulent times.
The 97th provides programs for schools and local historical societies as well as participates in battle reenactments and living history events. For more information, click the Programs link.
Searching for an ancestor who possibly served in the 97th? Check our site's Original Roster Database to get more information. Click above or through the link on our History Page.
The 97th provides programs for schools and local historical societies as well as participates in battle reenactments and living history events. For more information, click the Programs link.
Searching for an ancestor who possibly served in the 97th? Check our site's Original Roster Database to get more information. Click above or through the link on our History Page.
Last updated
November 22, 2009
November 22, 2009
97th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument West Chester, Pa.
Our Mission
The purpose of this organization is to share our knowledge of the Civil War by providing and participating in Living History presentations. This organization will promote an environment that will foster individual growth by providing opportunities for learning through the acquisition of knowledge and skills and promote camaraderie and fun. We recognize our obligation to serve the greater community.
As we work toward this mission, we will encourage mutual respect and consideration for all. The scope of our mission will include opportunities to participate in civilian and military roles. Families are encouraged to participate together. The 97th Pennsylvania Regiment Volunteer Infantry shall also sponsor a Boy Scouts of America Explorer Post for Living History as a partial fulfillment of its civic duties.
The purpose of this organization is to share our knowledge of the Civil War by providing and participating in Living History presentations. This organization will promote an environment that will foster individual growth by providing opportunities for learning through the acquisition of knowledge and skills and promote camaraderie and fun. We recognize our obligation to serve the greater community.
As we work toward this mission, we will encourage mutual respect and consideration for all. The scope of our mission will include opportunities to participate in civilian and military roles. Families are encouraged to participate together. The 97th Pennsylvania Regiment Volunteer Infantry shall also sponsor a Boy Scouts of America Explorer Post for Living History as a partial fulfillment of its civic duties.
"Without the assistance of the Divine Being who ever attended him, I cannot succeed. With that assistance I cannot fail."
Lincoln's farewell at Springfield, 1861
Lincoln's farewell at Springfield, 1861
Part of the 97th at Hibernia, 2008
