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.
Category Archives: Preservation efforts
One-tank trips: Confederate Memorial Chapel in Richmond VA
I was honored to receive an invitation to hold the national debut of my new book on Confederate General William “Extra Billy” Smith: From Virginia’s Statehouse to Gettysburg Scapegoat at the Confederate Memorial Chapel in Richmond, Va. Two of General … Continue reading
Road trip: Cedar Mountain Battlefield in Virginia
Cedar Mountain was one of the first battles in the 1862 Northern Virginia Campaign, which culminated with the Second Battle of Manassas and the subsequent fight at Oak Hill/Chantilly. This was the only battle in which Stonewall Jackson is known … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields, Monuments and markers, Preservation efforts
Tagged Cedar Mountain, Stonewall Jackson
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Road trip! Kenosha Civil War Museum in eastern Wisconsin: Part 2
I recently toured the Civil War Museum in Kenosha, Wisconsin, along the scenic western shore of Lake Michigan. The museum is a combination interpretive wax museum and relics/artifacts repository, as well as a learning resource and study center. Click here … Continue reading
Antietam National Cemetery – some random photos
I recently spoke at the monthly meeting at the Sharpsburg, Maryland, Public Library, with my topic being “Human Interest Stories from Antietam.” I shared a PowerPoint deck with photos of the battlefield and told stories from my book (click here … Continue reading
Road trip: Fort Boreman protected Parkersburg WV during the Civil War
Parkersburg, West Virginia, is located at the confluence of the Ohio River and the Little Kanawha River. During the Civil War, Union troops constructed a small fort, known as Fort Boreman, on one of the highest points near the city. … Continue reading
Posted in One-tank road trips, Preservation efforts
Tagged Civil War forts, Parkersburg, West Virginia
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Gettysburg’s Seminary Ridge Museum to Open on July 1, 2013, for 150th anniversary
Gettysburg’s newest experience set to open July 1, 2013 Seminary Ridge Museum to highlight Civil War medicine, faith, race issues Gettysburg, Pennsylvania – September 5, 2012 Organizers with Gettysburg’s Seminary Ridge Museum say the facility is on track to open … Continue reading
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Tagged Gettysburg, Lutheran Seminary
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Eisenhower National Historic Site: Part 3
We continue our tour of the home of Dwight David Eisenhower and his wife Mamie in the third installment of this Cannonball blog series. Above is the bedroom of Ike’s valet and his wife, who cared for the general’s needs … Continue reading
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Tagged Eisenhower, National Park Service
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Eisenhower National Historic Site: Part 2
In Part 1 of this brief series of photographs of the Eisenhower National Historical Site, we looked a little at the western facing grounds of the estate and the downstairs entry way, living room, and dining area of the home. … Continue reading
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Tagged Eisenhower, National Park Service
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Eisenhower National Historic Site: Part 1
I recently (for only the 2nd or 3rd time) visited the Eisenhower National Historic Site near the Gettysburg National Military Park in south-central Pennsylvania. My two sons and my two oldest grandsons accompanied me. Tickets are available at the battlefield … Continue reading
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Tagged Eisenhower, Gettysburg
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Road trip: The Newark Earthworks in east-central Ohio
When I was a kid growing up in Muskingum County, Ohio, my parents would occasionally take road trips over to neighboring Licking County to shop at the Welles and Arrow department stores (pre Wal-Mart days!). I used to like to … Continue reading
