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"The Story of James Woby – Allentown Native & Civil War Hero"

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Saturday February 21, 2026
5:00 PM

At sunset on June 15, 1864, 27-year-old James B. Woby, born and raised on Church Street in Allentown, NJ charged up a hill outside of Petersburg, Virginia in what was described as "a blizzard of Rebel bullets." As his regiment's color bearer, Woby was armed only with the Regimental flag, emblazoned with the motto "Sic Semper Tyrannis" – "Thus always to tyrants."

Join us on Saturday, February 21, 2026 for "The Story of James Woby – Allentown Native & Civil War Hero" beginning with a pasta dinner at 5 pm in Allentown Methodist Church, 23 Church Street in Allentown, NJ. There is a suggested donation of $5. Please RSVP by emailing mccormicknj@aol.com.