In April, the committee sponsored a Civil War battle reenactment in Neshaminy State Park near Philadelphia and a portion of the proceeds were targeted to Readshaw's crusade. An estimated 200 reenactors from the Mifflin Guard, an organization made up of numerous reeneactment groups from eastern Pennsylvania, will be on hand for the ceremony. State Sen. Terry Punt, R-33, will accept the check on behalf of Readshaw. Punt has been heavily involved in promoting local historical preservation projects related to the 1863 battle. Also taking part in the ceremony will be Andie Waskie as Gen. George Meade and Mike Riley as Gen. John Reynolds.
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Last week, Readshaw announced that his group had achieved its first phase goal of raising funds to restore and clean the 146 smaller Pennsylvania monuments and markers.