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: February 2018
Different paths; different dreams
Amanda Berry was born a slave near Long Green in Baltimore County, Maryland. She and her mother Mariam and her siblings lived on the farm of their owner, Shadrach Green, while her father, Samuel Berry, lived on the adjoining farm … Continue reading
Posted in Black history, Confederates, Gettysburg Campaign, Other places, Underground Railroad
Tagged 1st Maryland, Amanda Berry Smith, Confederate invasion of Pennsylvania, Confederate occupation of York, Confederate soldiers, John B. Gordon, Samuel Berry, Shrewsbury, Underground Railroad
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York County’s Underground Railroad Heroes: Jacob Wirt of Hanover
Jacob Wirt was a prominent 19th-century businessman and civic leader in Hanover, Pennsylvania. He owned a dry goods and general merchandise store on the town square, was active in the coal and lumber business, and was the first president of … Continue reading
Posted in Civilians, Gettysburg Campaign, Hanover, Underground Railroad
Tagged Battle of Hanover, civilians, Hanover, Underground Railroad
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York CWRT to discuss “Abolitionists of South Central Pennsylvania” on Feb. 21
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE YORK CWRT – On February 21, 2018, please join the York Civil War Round Table in its 21st campaign year, as the group welcomes local author and historian Cooper H. Wingert as their featured guest speaker. … Continue reading
Posted in Black history, Civilians, York CWRT
Tagged abolitionism, black history, Civil War books, Cooper H. Wingert, York Civil War Round Table
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87th Pennsylvania Company C announces 2018 schedule
The 87th Pennsylvania, Company C, living history group has released its 2018 schedule of events. The public is welcome to come out and chat with the reenactors and learn more about this family hobby.
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged 87th Pennsylvania, Civil War reenactors, living history
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One-tank trips: General Gregg statue in Reading PA
Ask most Civil War buffs to name ten Union generals that fought at Gettysburg, and the name David McMurtrie Gregg will most likely not be on the list. He has long been overshadowed by more popular officers with better media … Continue reading
Posted in Gettysburg Campaign, Monuments and markers, Yankees
Tagged Civil War monuments, Reading, Union cavalry, Union generals
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Living historians honor York’s 87th Pennsylvania: Part 3
Dominish Marie Miller (left, submitted) The 87th Pennsylvania living historians will be kicking off their 2018 campaign soon, with a schedule full of parades, living history appearances, and encampments. As we continue our series of interviews with members of this … Continue reading
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Tagged 87th Pennsylvania, Civil War reenactors, living history
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