Pennsylvania SR242 honors the Pennsylvania First Defenders for their service in defending Washington, DC at the Civil War's start.

Pennsylvania SR242 commemorates the Pennsylvania First Defenders, the first volunteer troops to reach Washington, DC in response to President Lincoln's call for 75,000 militia following the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter. The resolution encourages recognizing April 18 as "First Defenders Day" and honors the bravery and sacrifice of these 476 officers and men who faced violent opposition in Baltimore. The resolution also highlights the historical significance of their arrival in DC on April 18, 1861, and their receipt of arms and ammunition from President Lincoln.

Pennsylvania SR242 honors the Pennsylvania First Defenders for their service in defending Washington, DC at the Civil War's start.

Pennsylvania SR242 commemorates the Pennsylvania First Defenders, the first volunteer troops to reach Washington, DC in response to President Lincoln's call for 75,000 militia following the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter. The resolution encourages recognizing April 18 as "First Defenders Day" and honors the bravery and sacrifice of these 476 officers and men who faced violent opposition in Baltimore. The resolution also highlights the historical significance of their arrival in DC on April 18, 1861, and their receipt of arms and ammunition from President Lincoln.