About this blog
Scott L. Mingus, Sr. is a scientist and executive in the paper and printing industry, as well as the author of several books and magazine articles on the Civil War, including some that deal primarily with York County during the Gettysburg Campaign.
This Cannonball blog presents stories and anecdotes from the war years, as well as announcing local Civil War events of the modern day.
Send all questions, news items, and suggestions to scottmingus@yahoo.com.
Monthly Archives: March 2009
RiverTownes PA USA: Working to promote Wrightsville and its neighbors
RiverTownes PA USA is a non-profit organization formed several years ago by several citizens of three southern Pennsylvania cities along the Susquehanna River, including Wrightsville here in York County and Columbia and Marietta across the wide river in Lancaster County. … Continue reading
One-tank road trip: New hours now in effect at Petersburg’s Pamplin Park
Petersburg, VA – Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier announces that effective March 2, 2009, the Park will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The Park will continue to … Continue reading
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In the footsteps of J.E.B. Stuart: The Krall properties
The Krall family owned a fair amount of land off Lisburn Road in Warrington Township near Round Top, including much of the land on the eastern side of the intersection of today’s State Route 74 and the state game land … Continue reading
FREE talk on Stuart’s raid on Dover Township
Press Release: DOVER — Glatfelter scientist and local historian Scott L. Mingus Sr. will give a presentation at the March meeting of the Greater Dover Historical Society, 7:00 p.m. Thursday. March 19, 2009, at Calvary Lutheran Church on the square … Continue reading
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Jubal Early defends York (in miniature)
Scott Mingus (center) hosts a miniature wargame based upon a hypothetical Union attack on a section of what is now West York. Photos by John Mayer of Round Top Miniatures, a Gettysburg-based producer of scale model Civil War buildings. I … Continue reading
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Lancaster Host Resort hosts Cold Wars 2009 wargaming convention
This 15mm American Civil War miniature wargame was among the highlights of Friday’s gaming sessions at the annual Cold Wars wargaming convention at the Lancaster (PA) Host Resort and Conference Center. Cold Wars is one of the largest gaming conventions … Continue reading
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New and much improved Gettysburg website by Randy Drais!
York Gettysburg buff Randy Drais has a new and improved version of his popular Battle of Gettysburg Buff website. It’s chock full of interesting anecdotes, incidents, and nearly 400 (yes, 400!) photographs, as well as resources, links, book suggestions, and … Continue reading
Gettysburg National Military Park 2009 schedule of events
Gettysburg diorama of Houcks Ridge and Devil’s Den by New York master modeler Dennis Morris. Used by permission. Katie Lawhorn of the National Park Service sent me an announcement with the complete 2009 schedule of events for Gettysburg National Military … Continue reading
In the footsteps of J.E.B. Stuart – Rebels raid Dover Township farms
The nicely maintained George WIntermeyer house at the intersection of Butter and Nursery roads in rural Dover Township, Pennsylvania. On July 1, 1863, Confederate cavalry under J.E.B. Stuart, most likely patrols from the brigade of Brigadier General Wade Hampton III, … Continue reading
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Congressman Joe Pitts accepts copy of Flames Beyond Gettysburg
U.S. Congressman Joe Pitts (R – PA) and Pennsylvania author and wargamer Scott L. Mingus Sr. met on March 9 to discuss the Civil War in Lancaster and York counties. Here, the writer (right) presents Congressman Pitts with a personalized … Continue reading
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