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"None
had a brighter record, none had more freely shed its blood on every battlefield
from Gettysburg to Appomattox.”
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Brigadier General Thomas C. Devin on the service record of the 17th
Pennsylvania at its farewell ceremony on June 16, 1865.
Welcome
to the Home of the 17th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry Company E, Inc., a
non-profit Pennsylvania Corporation and reenactment group dedicated to
preserving the history of one of the most active Cavalry units in the Civil War.
We offer a historically accurate encampment that includes both mounted and
dismounted trooper impressions as well as portrayals of civilian life in the
1860's. Our group regularly participates in fund raisers and
educational related events, add can add pride and variety to any community
parade or celebration. Members of the 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry have been
involved in film work for the History Channel, Discovery Channel and major
motion picture projects.
Thank you for visiting our website.
We invite you to contact us regarding membership or if we can be of service
to your business, school or organization.
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