This March I delivered a short talk for the CelticMKE St. Patrick’s Day at Home Festival. I concentrated on how units such as the Irish Brigade and the 9th Massachusetts celebrated St. Patrick’s Day during the American Civil War, with a focus on the famed events of 1863. Needless to say, some good fun was had by both the officers and men! The talk is now available on YouTube, and you catch it below:

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day during the American Civil War | CelticMKE

Damian Shiels talks about how the Irish celebrated St. Patrick’s Day during the American Civil War. This talk was part of our March 6, 2021 At Home St. Patri…