Captain Thomas Espy GAR Post 153

Captain Thomas Espy GAR Post 153 The Captain Thomas Espy Post is an integral part of the mission of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library In 2010, GAR Post 153 was restored to its original splendor.

Locked up and forgotten, The Captain Thomas Espy GAR Post 153 became a legacy:

Most GAR Posts made arrangements to return their collections to their respective State Departments, but the Espy veterans made an agreement with our library instead: One room in our building would as their permanent meeting place. Upon the death of the last veteran, the library would inherit the responsibility of pr

eserving the room and its artifacts. In 1938, the last man passed away, and the doors to the Espy Post were locked shut. Sadly, the items remained there for decades, collecting dust. Hardly touched, the room became a living time capsule, preserving Civil War history. It is a true national treasure. The room holds the memories of veterans who were determined to preserve a piece of their nation’s divided history. Post applications and battlefield sketches tell extraordinary stories about ordinary men. In addition to GAR documents, the men collected and displayed weapons, uniforms, flags, books, photographs, and battlefield remnants. Free tours are open to the public on Saturdays. Appointments can be made for alternative times. If you want to learn more about us, please visit our website at http://www.carnegiecarnegie.org/civil-war-room/

We welcome inquiries. Jon-Erik Gilot, Curator can be contacted at 412-276-3456, x19

09/15/2025
We hope everyone had a meaningful Memorial Day with friends and family. We’d like to share a few words about the meaning...
05/26/2025

We hope everyone had a meaningful Memorial Day with friends and family. We’d like to share a few words about the meaning of Memorial Day from our friend Dennis Frye, who joined us just last month at our annual symposium. Thank you, Dennis!

Politics aside, we remember. Memorial Day isn’t about debates or divisions. It’s about honoring the men and women who gave everything in service to this coun...

This Saturday, we have the honor of hosting Dr. Edda Fields-Black for our 2nd Saturday Civil War Series. Edda Fields-Bla...
05/09/2025

This Saturday, we have the honor of hosting Dr. Edda Fields-Black for our 2nd Saturday Civil War Series. Edda Fields-Black was recently awarded the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in History for her groundbreaking work, COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War.

This free event will be hosted in the Lincoln Gallery and broadcast via Zoom.

Date: Saturday, May 10th
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Lincoln Gallery

Refreshments will be available, as well as a limited number of COMBEE books for purchase and signing. Attendees are also encouraged to tour our national treasure Captain Thomas Espy Grand Army of the Republic Post.

For more information:
https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/2nd-saturday-civil-war-series-combee-harriet-tubman-the-combahee-river-raid-and-black-freedom-during-the-civil-war-with-dr-edda-l-fields-black/

The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Edda Fields-Black, recently award...
05/08/2025

The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Edda Fields-Black, recently awarded the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in History for her 2024 book, COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War.

We are excited to welcome Edda Fields-Black to the Lincoln Gallery this weekend for our 2nd Saturday Civil War Series. For more information, please visit our website, linked here: https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/2nd-saturday-civil-war-series-combee-harriet-tubman-the-combahee-river-raid-and-black-freedom-during-the-civil-war-with-dr-edda-l-fields-black/

Refreshments will be available, as well as a limited number of COMBEE books for purchase and signing. Attendees are also encouraged to tour our national treasure Captain Thomas Espy Grand Army of the Republic Post.

Photo Credit: Carnegie Mellon University

04/06/2025
11/28/2024
Happy birthday to our former curator and library director, Diane Klinefelter! Diane is still a regular volunteer, Espy P...
09/06/2024

Happy birthday to our former curator and library director, Diane Klinefelter! Diane is still a regular volunteer, Espy Post docent, and also helps with our 2nd Saturday lectures. We’d be lost without her!

Thank you for all you do, Diane!

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