Our song ‘The Hardest Mile‘ is about the 57 Irish immigrant workers who died from Cholera while building a railroad line outside Philly back in 1832. The line they were building is now part of the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Main Line. Irish immigrant laborers back then were considered expendable.

These men were buried in a mass grave, which is known as ‘Duffy’s Cut.’ They were most likely murdered – either to stop the spread of Cholera on the crew, or to avoid paying them. Either way, the record of the deaths was kept quiet until it was found in 1970. Over the years, an archaeological dig has been set up at the site. Researchers have found evidence of blunt trauma to skulls.

Through the efforts of a growing group of people, some of the remains have now been properly buried, to give these men and their work building one of this country’s important rail lines the dignity they deserve. AMTRAK has recently come to the table, and the Duffy’s Cut group is looking to Congressman Gerlach for support too.

Let’s show OUR support now!

—DKM

Please sign and repost the petition at the link below, and stand with us in our support of the Duffy’s Cut movement.

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