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: Civil War events
Civil War & More store schedules signings with 3 authors including Cooper Wingert
Jim Schmick of the Civil War & More Bookstore in Mechanicsburg is hosting an afternoon of book signings and Civil War music. The “Civil War Authors of Central Pennsylvania Book Signing” will be held on June 1st & 2nd, 2013, … Continue reading
Exploring the Battle of Gettysburg at the York CWRT on May 15
The York Civil War Round Table will feature roundtable member Randy Drais as the speaker at this month’s meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Randy will present a PowerPoint talk based on his many years of experience “Exploring the Battle … Continue reading
Schedule of Civil War events in York County PA in June/July 2013
York County, Pennsylvania, played a role in the Gettysburg Campaign. More than 20,000 soldiers (Union and Confederate) tramped through or rode through the county during the last week of June and the first two days of July in 1863. One … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War events, Dover, Hanover, Hanover Junction, Wrightsville, York
Tagged Civil War 150th Anniversary
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Harrisburg CWRT to present “Fredericksburg – the Battlefield and Beyond”
On Friday May 31st, the Harrisburg Civil War Round Table is proud to have for our Wilbur S. Nye Memorial Lecture, Dr. George C. Rable. Professor Rable, the Charles G. Summersell Chair in Southern History at the University of Alabama, … Continue reading
Gettysburg Foundation Presents May 2013 Specialty Bus Tours
Photo by Scott Mingus Gettysburg, PA (April 25, 2013) – The Gettysburg Foundation announces two specialty bus tours for the month of May 2013. On Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., join Licensed Battlefield Guide Fred Hawthorne for … Continue reading
A narrow escape for JEB Stuart at Hanover, Pa.
This meandering watercourse is the remnant of what was once a 15-foot wide and 15-foot deep ditch spanning several farm fields south of Hanover, Pennsylvania, near the Westminster Road. During the Civil War Battle of Hanover on June 30, 1863, … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields, Civil War events, Confederates, Gettysburg Campaign, Hanover
Tagged Battle of Hanover, Hanover, J.E.B. Stuart, Stuart's ride
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York CWRT to feature Dr. Charles Teague discussing Oliver O. Howard on April 17
The York Civil War Round Table will feature historian Dr. Charles Teague at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 7 p.m. The presentation topic of the evening will be “‘We Shall be Wiped Out of Existence’ – … Continue reading
Church group plans Civil War-themed soldier’s supper
The public is cordially invited to Friedensaal Lutheran Church, 9138 White Church Road, Seven Valleys, PA for a Civil War Soldier’s Supper on Saturday, April 27th at 5 PM. It will be served as a five-course tea for men and … Continue reading
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Summer Ranger Programs at Gettysburg National Military Park
From June 8 through August 18, Gettysburg National Military Park will offer a variety of free ranger guided programs that explore the Battle of Gettysburg, its aftermath, the Soldiers’ National Cemetery, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, and the history of the park. … Continue reading
“Gettysburg at Arlington” Topic at York CWRT on March 20
Licensed Battlefield Guide Richard Kohr will be the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the York CWRT on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 7 p.m. The topic of the evening will be “Gettysburg at Arlington.” The meeting will be … Continue reading
