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.
-
Recent Posts
- Pickpocket victims at Hanover Junction included York businessman P. A. Small
- Painter Horace Bonham was accused of disloyalty during the Civil War
- York County Civil War reenactors’ mascot bear
- Famed Civil War submarine to be topic of York CWRT on April 18
- Army hospital administrator preferred York-made cast iron stoves
Archives
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
- November 2007
- October 2007
- September 2007
- August 2007
Categories
- Battlefields
- Black history
- Books
- Civil War collectibles
- Civil War Echoes
- Civil War events
- Civil War people
- Civilians
- Confederate camp sites
- Confederates
- Dillsburg
- Dover
- Emigsville
- Films
- Franklin Township
- Gettysburg battlefield
- Gettysburg Campaign
- Glen Rock
- Hanover
- Hanover Junction
- Harrisburg CWRT
- Jefferson
- Lancaster CWRT
- Lincoln
- Manchester
- Mills
- Miscellaneous
- Monuments and markers
- One-tank road trips
- Other places
- Preservation efforts
- Railroads
- Spring Grove
- Uncategorized
- Underground Railroad
- Union camp sites
- Warrington Township
- West Manchester Township
- Wrightsville
- Yankees
- York
- York County sites
- York CWRT
- York Haven
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
Comments Off on Different paths; different dreams
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
Comments Off on York County’s Underground Railroad Heroes: Jacob Wirt of Hanover
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
Comments Off on York CWRT to discuss “Abolitionists of South Central Pennsylvania” on Feb. 21
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
Comments Off on 87th Pennsylvania Company C announces 2018 schedule
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
Comments Off on One-tank trips: General Gregg statue in Reading PA
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
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged 87th Pennsylvania, Civil War reenactors, living history
Comments Off on Living historians honor York’s 87th Pennsylvania: Part 3