10/09/2020
A new addition to the Museum is the Sword of Captain John C. Johnson Co K 149th Pa.
Johnson captured at the entrance of the seminary July 1, 1863 Gettysburg. The sword would have been surrendered to a confederate.
The sword remained lost until surfacing at a Florida auction sometime 1986-88 purchased by Don Ball. Then brought to a Gettysburg show specifically for the previous owner. I first seen & held the sword
at the owners home later 1990’s & expressed an interest. The owner said when he decided to part with it he would let me know. After cherishing the sword for 32-33yrs. It is now back in Gettysburg.