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# 53rd PVI, Company C

"Clubs Are Trumps"

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## Pages

- [](https://www.53rdpvi.org/) - The 53rd PA Volunteer Infantry, Company C is a Civil War re-enactor organization dedicated to the authentic portrayal of the Union Army soldier.
- [Photos/Videos](https://www.53rdpvi.org/photos/) - Photos and videos showing the men of the 53rd PVI in action at various events over the years from the 1980s up to the present.
- [Landis Valley 2026](https://www.53rdpvi.org/landis-valley-2026/) - The 53rd PVI, Company C once again participated in Landis Valley Museum’s summer military event on Aug. 8~9, 2026. This year, the event was called "America 250 Military Days" and included various other time-lines (WW1, WW2, Rev War, War of 1812, etc.), besides only Civil War. We were joined by our National Regiment pards from
- [Newsletters](https://www.53rdpvi.org/newsletters/) - The 53rd PVI produces a monthly newsletter which summarizes recent events, details about upcoming events, news from the unit, and general Civil War stories.
- [Equipment](https://www.53rdpvi.org/equipment/) - This list helps you determine what you should have in your kit as well as provides a list of trusted vendors that members of the 53rd PVI have used over time.
- [Schedule](https://www.53rdpvi.org/schedule/) - The 53rd PVI participates in a wide array of living history events, school events, re-enactments, drill, etc. throughout the year. Here is our schedule for this year.
- [Bull Run 165th Re-enactment (2026)](https://www.53rdpvi.org/bull-run-165th-re-enactment-2026/) - The 53rd PA joined our National Regiment pards by participating in the 165th Bull Run (Manassas) Re-enactment on May 15~17, 2026 at the Brandy Station Battlefield. We portrayed the 11th NY Fire Zouaves.
- [Training](https://www.53rdpvi.org/training/) - The 53rd PVI strives for authenticity in uniform, equipment, drill & camp life. We follow original Army manuals and tactics as well as from first-hand accounts.
- [Flags of the 53rd PVI](https://www.53rdpvi.org/flags-of-the-53rd-pvi/) - During its years of service, the 53rd PVI had 3 State Colors: The 1st State Color of the 53rd PVI:
- [Historical Resources](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/) - A great list of resources to use to learn more about the 53rd PVI.
- [Letter from Levi Fritz, 53rd P.V.I. Sept 10 1861](https://www.53rdpvi.org/levi-fritz-sept-10-1861/) - Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, Monday, Sept. 10th, 1861. Messrs Editors:--During an absence from camp of more than a week I have lost the run of events here, and consequently can give your readers nothing more than a short account of matters as they appeared after a hasty inspection. Last week all of the old linen tents
- [Letter from Levi Fritz, 53rd P.V.I. Jan 15 1863](https://www.53rdpvi.org/levi-fritz-jan-15-1863/) - Headquarters 53d Regiment P. V., Falmouth, Virginia, Thursday, Jan. 15th, 1863. Messrs. Editors:–When we closed our last letter to you we had received orders from Grand Division Headquarters to prepare to move; but for some cause the contemplated move “fizzled” and here we are yet. Well, it is not very likely that we will get
- [Letter from Levi Fritz, 53rd P.V.I. Jan 21 1863](https://www.53rdpvi.org/levi-fritz-jan-21-1863/) - Headquarters 53d Regiment P. V., Falmouth, Virginia, Wednesday, Jan. 21st, 1863. Messers. Editors:–For the last few weeks, rumors of moving and orders to move have been all the rage. We received orders to be ready to move “to-morrow morning” with so many days rations and so much ammunition. Almost before the ink is dry on
- [Letter from Levi Fritz, 53rd P.V.I. Jan 28 1862](https://www.53rdpvi.org/levi-fritz-jan-28-1862/) - Headquarters 53d Regiment P. V., Falmouth, Virginia, Wednesday, Jan. 28th, 1862. Messrs. Editors:–Again our army has been defeated–this time by the elements and not by the enemy. Last Wednesday if the weather would have continued favorable another attempt would have been made to advance on the road to Richmond. On the evening of the 20th
- [Letter from Levi Fritz, 53rd P.V.I. Feb. 11 1863](https://www.53rdpvi.org/levi-fritz-feb-11-1863/) - Headquarters 53d Regiment P. V., Falmouth, Virginia. Wednesday, Feb. 11th, 1863. Messrs. Editors:–It is nearly two weeks since we last wrote you, and we write now, not because there are any matters of interest to record or events of momentous importance transpiring, for things here are as dull as dishwater, but merely for the purpose
- [Letter from Levi Fritz, 53rd P.V.I. July 16 1863](https://www.53rdpvi.org/levi-fritz-july-16-1863/) - Headquarters 53d Regiment P. V., Camp Near Sandy Hook, Md., Thursday, July 16th, 1863. Messrs. Editors–We have received the Ledger of the 14th, and were somewhat surprised that a large communication that we wrote you several weeks ago, while our corps was watching an advancing column of the enemy and eating a dysenteryish quantity of
- [Letter from Levi Fritz, 53rd P.V.I. July 28 1863](https://www.53rdpvi.org/levi-fritz-july-28-1863/) - Camp Near Warrenton Junction, Va. Thursday, July 28th, 1863. Messrs. Editors:–On the morning of Saturday, the 18th of July, we passed over the Potomac on a pontoon bridge into Harper’s Ferry and was again upon the “sacred soil” of Secessia. Passing over the Shenandoah on a wire bridge, and marching around Loudon Heights, we entered
- [Letter from Levi Fritz, 53rd P.V.I. Aug. 6 1863](https://www.53rdpvi.org/levi-fritz-aug-6-1863/) - Headquarters 53d Regiment P. V., Camp Near Morrisville, Va., Thursday, Aug. 6th, 1863. Messrs. Editors:–The conclusion of our last communication left us in camp in a briar field near Warrenton Junction, at which place we arrived on Sunday afternoon, the 26th of July. Madame Rumor whispered around that we were to have a few weeks
- [Letter from Levi Fritz, 53rd P.V.I. Aug. 20 1863 - 2nd letter](https://www.53rdpvi.org/levi-fritz-aug-20-1863-2/) - Headquarters 53d Regiment P. V., Camp Near Morrisville, Va. Wednesday, Aug. 20th, 1863. Messrs. Editors:–During the absence of Major Bull on special duty in Pennsylvania, Capt. Mintzer has been announced as the Acting Provost Marshal of the 2d Corps. This is an important position, and one that the Capt. fills with ability and credit. Yesterday
- [Letter from Levi Fritz, 53rd P.V.I. Aug. 20 1863](https://www.53rdpvi.org/levi-fritz-aug-20-1863/) - Headquarters 53d Regiment P. V., Camp Near Morrisville, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 20th, 1863. Messrs. Editors:–We have been told, and we have credited the information as the heading of our letter shows, that somewhere in juxtaposition to our camp there is a place, or rather, a burg, or in rural phrase, a village, or plainly speaking
- [Letter from Levi Fritz, 53rd P.V.I. Nov. 15 1863](https://www.53rdpvi.org/levi-fritz-nov-15-1863/) - Headquarters 53d Penna. Vols. Camp Near Brandy Station, Va., Sunday, Nov. 15th, 1863. Messrs. Editors:–It is past eight o’clock, and while the good folks at home have congregated in the churches for Sabbath evening worship–we that have no churches to go to, and even very little to remind us that this day is Sunday, occupy
- [Pilum Letter - January 23 1862](https://www.53rdpvi.org/pilum-letter-jan-23-1862/) - Camp California, Va., Jan. 23, ‘62 Mr. Editors:–Thinking that your numerous readers of the Globe would be interested in some news from the 53d Reg. P. V., I shall endeavor to write a few lines for your paper. Our Regiment left Camp Curtin some time in November and came to Washington. We first encamped about
- [Letter from Levi Fritz, 53rd P.V.I. Nov. 25 1863](https://www.53rdpvi.org/levi-fritz-nov-25-1863/) - Headquarters 53d Penna. Vols., Camp Near Brandy Station, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 25th, 1863. Messrs. Editors:–“When in the course of human events it becomes necessary” for Gen. Meade to advance why, we presume he will move forward. Yesterday morning at 3 o’clock, we were all fondled up in our blankets,–the morning air was cold, and just
- [Letter from Levi Fritz, 53rd P.V.I. Feb. 24, 1864](https://www.53rdpvi.org/levi-fritz-feb-24-1864/) - Head Quarters 53d Regt. P. V. V. Camp Near Shepards Grove, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 24th, 1864. Messrs. Editors:–We should have written you ere this, but really we have not had the time. During our short visit home, business accumulated to such an extent that it required the constant use of several pens to straighten matters.
- [Pilum Letter - May 30 1862](https://www.53rdpvi.org/pilum-letter-may-30-1862/) - Camp Near Coal Harbor May 30, 1862. Mr. Editor:–The day after my last to the Globe, we received marching orders. We took up the line of march in the morning at six o’clock, and marched some ten miles to a place called “the summit,” on the Richmond and York River Railroad. That day’s marching was
- [53rd PVI History](https://www.53rdpvi.org/53rd-pvi-history-2/) - The history of the 53rd PVI is very rich and they saw action during most battles of the Civil War's eastern theater.
- [John Rutter Brooke](https://www.53rdpvi.org/john-rutter-brooke/) - John Rutter Brooke was born July 21, 1838, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and began his military career on April 20, 1861 when he entered service as a captain of volunteers in the 4th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Despite all of the training and preparation for battle, just on the eve of the Battle of First Bull
- [Roster](https://www.53rdpvi.org/roster/) - Roster listing the current members of the 53rd PVI as well as past alumni and friends of the unit.
- [Social Media](https://www.53rdpvi.org/social-media-channels/) - Follow the 53rd PVI, Co. C on our various social media channels:
- [Contact](https://www.53rdpvi.org/contact-2/) - Contact the 53rd PVI to learn about us or get more information about potentially joining our ranks.
- [Links](https://www.53rdpvi.org/links/) - A list of links for resources to learn about our pards from other units, vendors that we use, training aids, Civil War related-groups, and much more.
- [Sailor's Creek 160 (2025)](https://www.53rdpvi.org/sailors-creek-160-2025/) - The 53rd PVI (along with the rest of the National Regiment) participated in the Sailor's Creek 160th re-enactment in Virginia on 5~6 April 2025:
- [Rosters 1861 to 1865](https://www.53rdpvi.org/rosters-1861-to-1865/) - FIFTY-THIRD PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY ROSTERS, 1861 to 1865 See the roster of officers and men from the 53rd PVI using this link from The History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861 to 1865 (Bates) Staff and Field Officers Regimental Band Co. A - Pottstown, Montgomery Co. Co. C - Huntingdon & Blair Counties Co. E - Union &
- [Join](https://www.53rdpvi.org/become-a-member/) - Interested in learning about the 53rd PVI and our hobby? We educate the public, work with NPS, and have fun doing so. Our members are here to help guide you.
- [Wilderness 160 (2024)](https://www.53rdpvi.org/wilderness-160-2024/) - The 53rd PVI participated in the 160th anniversary battle re-enactment of The Wilderness from May 3~5, 2024 with our pards from the National Regiment (NR) in central Virginia (west of Fredericksburg). We portrayed the 44th NY:
- [Landis Valley 2024](https://www.53rdpvi.org/landis-valley-2024/) - The 53rd PVI, Company C once again participated in Landis Valley Museum's "Civil War Days" event on 20~21 July 2024. We were joined by our pards from the 1st MD, 7th PA Reserves, 3rd MD, 8th OH, and 72nd PVI. Here are some photos from the event: [Photos are courtesy of Ira Seidel, Chip Smith,
- [Photo Gallery](https://www.53rdpvi.org/gallery/) - Good montage of available photos of just some of the men who served in the original 53rd PVI from 1862~1865. These men helped defend PA and the Union.
- [53rd PVI at Gettysburg](https://www.53rdpvi.org/53rd-pvi-at-gettysburg/) - At the Battle of Gettysburg, the 53rd PVI saw action in the area of The Wheatfield and Rose Farm on 2 July 1863.
- [Shenandoah '64 (2019)](https://www.53rdpvi.org/shenandoah-64-2019/) - Photos from the Shenandoah '64 event held in 2019:
- [History](https://www.53rdpvi.org/history/) - The 53rd PVI was made up of volunteer soldiers from many areas of PA who participated in all major eastern Civil War battles that took place from 1862 to1865.
- [Uniform Jacket of Sergeant John L. Perkins](https://www.53rdpvi.org/95th-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry/uniform-jacket-of-sergeant-john-l-perkins/) - John L. Perkins enlisted in 1861 and was mustered into service on September 24, 1861 as a member of Company D, Ninety-fifth Pennsylvania. Perkins served with the regiment until December 29, 1862 when he was discharged from service for physical disability. Perkins' jacket is well preserved and an excellent example of the first jackets provided
- [Uniform Jacket of Sergeant John B. Cook](https://www.53rdpvi.org/95th-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry/uniform-jacket-of-sergeant-john-b-cook/) - John B. Cook (also listed on the muster rolls as "Cooke"), a native of Philadelphia, enrolled in Company D, 95th Pennsylvania Infantry with which he served throughout the war, mustering out as a sergeant in 1865. As a veteran, Cook was active in the G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) and the association of veterans
- [Uniform Jacket of Albert J. Bannon](https://www.53rdpvi.org/95th-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry/uniform-jacket-of-albert-j-bannon/) - Albert J. Bannon (also listed as "Bannen") was born in Philadelphia and mustered into service on August 23, 1861 in Company I, 95th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Bannon was promoted to corporal in the fall of 1864 and reenlisted as a veteran volunteer in November 1864 for an additional three years of service. When the regiment
- [The 95th Pennsylvania Uniform in the Field, Page 2](https://www.53rdpvi.org/95th-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry/the-95th-pennsylvania-uniform-in-the-field-page-2/) - Confederate Entrenchments near Centreville, continued One of the most widely published of the Barnard images, a soldier from Company F, Ninety-fifth Pennsylvania Infantry stands guard while others lounge upon the works in the background. This soldier is fully attired in the Gosline zouave uniform with the company letter and regimental numeral pined to the top
- [The 95th Pennsylvania Uniform in the Field](https://www.53rdpvi.org/95th-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry/the-95th-pennsylvania-uniform-in-the-field/) - As well documented as the original Ninety-fifth Pennsylvania uniform design is, there have been questions regarding distribution of the complete uniform among the companies, how the fighting equipment was worn with the uniform, and about details of uniforms worn by the line and field officers. Most surviving individual photos are studio images taken without the
- [The "Gosline Zouave" Uniform](https://www.53rdpvi.org/95th-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry/the-gosline-zouave-uniform/) - It was John Gosline's intent to make his regiment a unique one and given the popularity of the "zouave" genre for their bright appearance and spirit, he chose to have his regiment be one of those distinguished by the brightly decorated uniform but with definite American influences. Gosline placed a contract with officials at the
- [Commanding Officers of the 95th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry](https://www.53rdpvi.org/95th-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry/commanding-officers-of-the-95th-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry/) - John M. Gosline: Mustered into service on October 12, 1861 for three years service. Colonel Gosline was seriously wounded in action at Gaines' Mill, Virginia on June 27, 1862, and died on June 29 of his wounds. Gosline was born on February 7, 1826, in Medford, New Jersey, the son of John Gosline, a native
- [A History of the Regiment The Valley Campaign continued](https://www.53rdpvi.org/95th-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry/a-history-of-the-regiment-the-valley-campaign-continued/) - Though the Battle of Opequan was a Union victory, the losses sustained by both sides were severe. Among the dead was General Russell, killed by a shell fragment while directing a brigade into position. General Upton immediately assumed command of the division, leaving Col. Joseph Hamblin of the Sixty-fifth New York in command of the
- [Letter to Surgeon McKinnon, 53rd PVI](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/letter-to-surgeon-mckinnon-53rd-pvi/) - Dr. M.J. McKinnon resigned from active service as Surgeon of the 53rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry on January 26, 1863 after suffering from exposure. On May 21, 1863, four months after his resignation, J.H. Taylor, Medical Inspector, Army of the Potomac, wrote to Dr. McKinnon, as printed in the Huntingdon Globe, August 23, 1865: Doctor:
- [Letter from Levi Fritz, 53rd P.V.I. April 1862](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/letter-from-levi-fritz-53rd-p-v-i-april-1862/) - Letter from Levi J. Fritz, Company "A", 53rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, which he addressed to the Montgomery Ledger in Montgomery County, and was printed in the April 22, 1862 edition. Thanks to Rick Sauers for transcribing and submitting Fritz' letter. Messrs. Editors:- This is Sunday, but at the present writing to us it differs in
- [Incomplete Memoir of Joseph S. Wicklein, Co. B, 53rd PVI](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/incomplete-memoir-of-joseph-s-wicklein-co-b-53rd-pvi/) - Joseph Wicklein ("Wickline") was a recruit who mustered into service on February 6, 1864, and joined Company B, 53rd Pennsylvania as the regiment was returning to the army's winter camps along the Rapidan River. Pvt. Wicklein served with the regiment through the Overland Campaign, siege of Petersburg, and the spring campaign that ended with the
- [Statistics](https://www.53rdpvi.org/history/statistics/) - FIFTY-THIRD PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY (from William Fox, Regimental Losses in the Civil War) BROOKE'S BRIGADE - BARLOW'S DIVISION - SECOND CORPS (1) Col. JOHN R. BROOKE; BVT. MAJOR-GEN. (2) Col. OCTAVIUS S. BULL. (3) Col. WILLIAM R. MINTZER; BVT. BRIG. GEN. Present also at Yorktown, Gaines's Mill, Peach Orchard, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill,
- [W.H. Jackson Letters, 53rd P.V.I.](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/w-h-jackson-letters-53rd-p-v-i/) - Letters from Sergeant William H. Jackson, Company "F", 53rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, written from a hospital near Alexandria, Virginia. Jackson subsequently was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps on March 13, 1864. Thanks to Joel Peterson and Scott Kunkle for obtaining a transcript of these letters as published in our February through April 1999 newsletters.
- [The Veterans' Train to Gettysburg](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/the-veterans-train-to-gettysburg/) - The 1913 Anniversary Celebration and Great Reunion at Gettysburg attracted over 54,000 Civil War veterans. Naturally a large contingent came from Pennsylvania, some on trains exclusively for veterans going to the reunion. One of these special trains that ran from Greensburg in Westmoreland County to Gettysburg and according to the list of riders, published by
- [The Letters of Private William Lucas, Co. E, 53rd Pennsylvania Volunteers](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/the-letters-of-private-william-lucas-co-e-53rd-pennsylvania-volunteers/) - The U.S. Army Military History Institute in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, has a wonderful repository of letters and images of the brave men of the 53rd. On a visit to the Institute in 1999, Marc Benedict and myself took the time to copy verbatim some letters from Private William Lucas of Company E. The letters are exactly
- [The Case of Pvt. George Huey](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/the-case-of-pvt-george-huey/) - Charles Huey was a resident of Luzerne County and mustered into service with the 53rd Pennsylvania Infantry on October 3, 1861. Evidently, Private Huey got into a scrape with someone of importance and after a court martial, was sent to the U.S. Military prison in the Dry Tortugas but had a lucky reprieve the following
- [Speech Delivered by Maj. General John R. Brooke during the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2, 1913](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/speech-delivered-by-maj-general-john-r-brooke-during-the-50th-anniversary-celebration-at-gettysburg-pennsylvania-july-2-1913/) - The 1913 Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg was celebrated on the battleground with the gathering of over 54,000 veterans of the "Blue and Gray". The Great Camp was constructed on the southern edge of Gettysburg with a large circus tent pitched on the field where Pickett's Charge had taken place fifty years before. General
- [Samuel & Isaac Coldren, Co. I, 53rd PVI](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/samuel-isaac-coldren-co-i-53rd-pvi/) - Samuel Coldren enlisted in Perryville in Juniata County, Pennsylvania and mustered into service with the company on October 10, 1861. Samuel evidently took to soldiering very quickly and was promoted to sergeant while the regiment organized at Harrisburg. His brother Isaac enlisted in the same company in February 1864 and joined the regiment as it
- [Personal Letter & Account of his daring escape from Andersonville by Allington Crandall, Co. G, 53rd PVI](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/personal-letter-account-of-his-daring-escape-from-andersonville-by-allington-crandall-co-g-53rd-pvi/) - (Reprinted from the November 1999 53rd PVI Newsletter, with the kind permission of Larry Hollenbeck and Dan Doyle.) Allington Alphonso Crandall, 1830-1891 A woodsman from Potter County, Pennsylvania, Crandall enrolled for service on February 25, 1864 at Coudersport and was mustered into service at Harrisburg on March 4, 1864 as a private in Company G,
- [My Escape From A Rebel Prison, Part Two](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/my-escape-from-a-rebel-prison-part-two/) - By Capt. Mahlon S. Ludwig, 53rd PVI Co. “A”, Meadville PA. From Danville we were taken to Macon, Ga, where we were placed on an old abandoned plantation, with a strong guard around. Ten feet inside the sentries' beat stakes were driven into the ground in short intervals. To step across this line meant death,
- [My Escape From A Rebel Prison, Part Three](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/my-escape-from-a-rebel-prison-part-three/) - By Capt. Mahlon S. Ludwig, 53rd PVI Co. “A”, Meadville PA. It was now the latter part of October and the weather was growing cold and sleety. Having nothing to protect us from the elements, we asked, and were granted, permission to go outside and gather pine boughs and brush for the purpose of making
- [My Escape From A Rebel Prison, Part One](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/my-escape-from-a-rebel-prison-part-one/) - By Capt. Mahlon S. Ludwig, 53rd PVI Co. “A”, Meadville PA. submitted by Joel Peterson (ed. note: During the Civil War many soldiers were taken prisoner and put into prison camps. There were a lucky few who escaped and lived to tell about it. We have an account of an officer from Company A, 53rd
- [My Escape From A Rebel Prison, Part Four](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/my-escape-from-a-rebel-prison-part-four/) - By Capt. Mahlon S. Ludwig, 53rd PVI Co. “A”, Meadville PA. We walked nearly all night for many miles in a cold, sleety rain, which drenched us to the skin, our teeth chattering, and to add to our misery and discomfort we thot we had gotten off the main road. We had to keep moving
- [Lt. Pifer Letter to Governor Curtin, 1862](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/lt-pifer-letter-to-governor-curtin-1862/) - All of us in the recreated 53rd Pennsylvania, think that there was no finer regiment in the Army of the Potomac, and that its soldiers were the most gallant and hard fighting in the Army. We also might think that everything ran smooth and that there was never any strife within the ranks. The following
- [Lt. Colonel McMichael & "the dark beverage of hell"](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/lt-colonel-mcmichael-the-dark-beverage-of-hell/) - During the days leading up to the horrific action at Spotsylvania Court House, the 53rd Pennsylvania was heavily engaged in night marches and skirmishes. The two armies now confronted each other from behind strong entrenchments, and to counter a Union move toward the Confederate right, General Meade passed down orders for an equally strong move
- [Living History Weekend at Gettysburg National Military Park, August 5-7, 2005](https://www.53rdpvi.org/photos/living-history-weekend-at-gettysburg-national-military-park-august-5-7-2005/) - Photos highlighting our 2005 Gettysburg Living History weekend.
- [Landis Valley 2021](https://www.53rdpvi.org/landis-valley-2021/) - On 6~7 November 2021, Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster, PA held its annual "Civil War Days" event. Various units were the guests of the 53rd PVI including the 1st MD, 3rd MD, and Syke's Regulars. Thanks to Jim Wassel and Ira Seidel for some great photos. Click on the photos for full size views.
- [Case of Pvt. Joseph G. Frank, Co. K, 53rd PVI](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/case-of-pvt-joseph-g-frank-co-k-53rd-pvi/) - The reality of a soldier's life was that death was imminent at every step. Private Joseph G. Frank, Company K, 53rd PVI, was mustered into service with the regiment as a recruit on February 11, 1864. Frank had served honorably through teh Overland Campaign and during the siege of Petersburg. In the Battle on Boydton
- [53d PVI Veterans at Gettysburg 50th Reunion - 1913](https://www.53rdpvi.org/resources/53d-pvi-veterans-at-gettysburg-50th-reunion-1913/) - This piece comes from the Huntingdon Globe for July 10, 1913. (Submitted by Joel Peterson.) Incidents of the 50th Reunion at Gettysburg, 1913 Huntingdon County veterans turn out exceptionally well at the reunion of the North and South, commemorative to the battle fifty years ago, which placed Gettysburg on the map as a town of
- [Gettysburg 160th (2023)](https://www.53rdpvi.org/gettysburg-160th-2023/) - Photos from the PCWA Gettysburg 160th event held 23~25 June 2023 in Gettysburg. The 53rd PVI had a fine time along with our National Regiment pards. Video of Longstreet's Assault (aka Pickett's Charge): courtesy of Gettysburg Images 
- [Savage Station ("Allen's Farm")](https://www.53rdpvi.org/battles/savage-station-allens-farm/) - A summary of the 53rd PVI's action at Savage Station.
- [Petersburg](https://www.53rdpvi.org/battles/petersburg/) - A summary of the 53rd PVI's action during the early Petersburg Campaign.
- [Overland Campaign](https://www.53rdpvi.org/battles/overland-campaign/) - A summary of the 53rd PVI's action during the Overland Campaign.
- [Mine Run](https://www.53rdpvi.org/battles/mine-run/) - A summary of the 53rd PVI's action during the Mine Run Campaign.
- [Gettysburg](https://www.53rdpvi.org/battles/gettysburg/) - A summary of the 53rd PVI's action during the Battle Of Gettysburg.
- [Fredericksurg](https://www.53rdpvi.org/battles/fredericksurg/) - A summary of the 53rd PVI's action during the 1st Battle Of Fredericksburg
- [Bristoe Station](https://www.53rdpvi.org/battles/bristoe-station/) - A summary of the 53rd PVI's action during the Battle Of Bristoe Station.
- [Fair Oaks](https://www.53rdpvi.org/battles/fair-oaks/) - A summary of the 53rd PVI's action during the Battle Of Fair Oaks.
- [Chancellorsville](https://www.53rdpvi.org/battles/chancellorsville/) - A summary of the 53rd PVI's action during the Battle Of Chancellorsville
- [Antietam](https://www.53rdpvi.org/battles/antietam/) - A summary of the 53rd PVI's action during the Battle Of Antietam
- [Battles](https://www.53rdpvi.org/battles/) - A list of the major battles that the 53rd PVI participated in during the Civil War.
- [Antietam 160 (2022)](https://www.53rdpvi.org/antietam-160/) - Photos and videos showing the 53rd PVI in action with our National Regiment pards at the 160th Antietam event in 2022.
- [Men Who Were "Gosline Zouaves"](https://www.53rdpvi.org/95th-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry/men-who-were-gosline-zouaves/) - An unidentified member of the 95th Pennsylvania Infantry wearing the first issue uniform with what appear to be canvas leggings. This photo was possibly taken in Alexandria or Washington in early spring 1862 before the regiment moved to the Peninsula. The soldier appears to be wearing a Federal issue shirt, but it is
- [95th Pennsylvania Uniform Reproduction Efforts](https://www.53rdpvi.org/95th-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry/95th-pennsylvania-uniform-reproduction-efforts/) - The men of the re-created 53rd PVI portray the 95th PVI at certain events where the 95th saw action. We have had 95th's unique jackets reproduced.
- [A History of the Regiment, 1861-1862](https://www.53rdpvi.org/95th-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry/a-history-of-the-regiment-1861-1862/) - History of the 53rd PVI during the Civil War's first 2 years.
- [A History of the Regiment, 1863 to 1864](https://www.53rdpvi.org/95th-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry/a-history-of-the-regiment-1863-to-1864/) - History of the 53rd PVI during the Civil War's second 2 years.
- [95th PVI](https://www.53rdpvi.org/95th-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry/) - The men of the re-created 53rd PVI also portray the 95th PVI at certain evnts.
- [53rd PVI At Antietam](https://www.53rdpvi.org/53rd-pvi-at-antietam/) - The 53rd PVI was involved in the battle of the Bloody Lane at Antietam (1862).