White Carnation League Events

The Pennsylvania White Carnation League is an alliance of descendants of USCT soldiers and scholars, humanists, interpreters, and supporters from the communities who support their legacy. White Carnation League events build engagement and exchange among advocates and stewards.

 

White Carnation Archives Preservation Workshops

Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the impressive preservation work being done throughout the Commonwealth. Discover simple preservation techniques as well as how collections are cared for, handled, and archived.

  • September 12: Document scanning and assessment, Dickinson College, Carlisle
  • October 9: Pennsylvania Muster Rolls, Pennsylvania State Museum and Archives, 300 North St, Harrisburg

 

White Carnation Genealogy Roundtable

Leading genealogists will guide a discussion to help families find ways to share their research, discuss new resources, and help make connections between family histories. Professionals will also be on site to assist in document preservation.

  • November 4: 6-8:30pm, Harrisburg University, 326 Market Street, Harrisburg

 

White Carnation Dinner

White Carnation League members, a coalition of descendants of USCT troops, will receive a formal induction into the White Carnation League and will prepare for the Grand Review march on November 6th. The annual Martin Delaney service award for the PA Quest for Freedom and National Park Service’s Network to Freedom partners will also be presented.

  • November 5: 6-9:30 p.m., Hilton Harrisburg, One North 2nd St., Harrisburg (Purchase tickets in advance).

 

For registration or more information about White Carnation League events contact the Institute for Cultural Partnerships at 717.238.1770.