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Great Central Fair in Philadelphia
- When
- June 1864
- Where
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Great Central Fair was held in Philadelphia in June 1864 to raise funds for the Union Army.
This event was part of the United States Sanitary Commission's efforts to support sick and wounded soldiers. It took place in June 1864, following the establishment of the term 'Sanitary Fair' after earlier bazaars in Chicago and Boston.
Sources
- Sanitary Fair Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-17
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