Local history buffs and anyone who appreciates how the Underground Railroad helped escaped slaves find freedom should mark Aug. 12 on their calendar. There will be a grave marking ceremony at 11 a.m.
Shawnee Fort Chapter members are seen with Mark Price and William Lewis, descendants of Hannah Fell, and Joan Cavanaugh of the Wilkes-Barre City Cemetery Committee. WILKES-BARRE — Jesse Fell is a well ...
The weathered and worn wooden grave marker has stood for more than 125 years in a historic Berks County, Pennsylvania, cemetery. According to experts, it could belong to a Civil War soldier. Now, it ...