The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Monday, July 7, 2014

Arsenal Explosion in Washington, D.C.

From the June 23, 2014, The Hill is Home D.C. "Lost Capitol Hill: Arsenal Memorial Rededication" by Robert Pohl.

This is an incident that is new to me.

On June 17, 1864, there was a huge explosion at the D.C. Arsenal which killed 21 young women putting together rifle cartridges.

Within a year a memorial to them over their tomb was erected in Congressional Cemetery, but a planned dedication never came about because of the death of Lincoln.

Last Saturday, June 22nd, that dedication finally took place and a more permanent stone added.

Despite blustery weather, the Ancient Order of Hibernius and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War chipped in for a new stone listing the names of the victims.  A descendant of Kate Brosnaham was there.

--Old Secesh

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