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Viewfinder: 'Soldier's Christmas' at Selma Mansion

Local Civil War reenactors gathered at Selma Mansion on Saturday to honor the past and celebrate the holidays.

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Selma Mansion played host to a "Soldier's Christmas" on Saturday, featuring a live reenactment by Company C, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. There were live demonstrations throughout the day as well as the lighting of the tree.

All proceeds from the event went towards the restoration of Selma Mansion. Find more information at the Norristown Preservation Society website.

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