The Honorary First Defenders strives to perpetuate the memory of the First Defenders who defended our Capitol in 1861 and supports our local military reserve units.
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Honorary First Defenders Commemorative Church Service



The Honorary First Defenders will be participating in their annual church service at Zion’s Reformed U.C.C. Church, 620 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA.  The original First Defenders were called to protect our capital in April, 1861 and stopped at Zion’s church to pray before boarding the train to Harrisburg.  The church service is held on the date closest to Abraham Lincoln’s birthday who was President in 1861.  The 96th Pennsylvania Regiment color guard and Civil War reenactors will be there to portray the Civil War Regiment dressed in military garb of the average Civil War soldier.

Zion’s “Liberty Bell” Church Service

Sunday, February 14, 2015

10:30 AM Special Music Selection from the

Musical Shenandoah

10:45 AM Service

Rev. Bob Stevens, Pastor

           Please join us for this event.  Luncheon immediately following the service, sponsored by the Honorary First Defenders. All are welcome. If you plan on attending the luncheon, please call the church to place your luncheon reservations. 610-435-2412.   

Visit their website at www.LibertyBellChurch.org 

The Allentown Chapter of the Honorary First Defenders is an organization that supports local military organizations and charitable organizations. If you would like to learn more or become a member please visit http://honoraryfirstdefenders.com/

Press Release Provided By:

Viola C. Hertzog email:  HFD Public Information Officer, vihertzog@lehighcounty.org