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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.
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Category Archives: Harrisburg CWRT
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
“Disaster at Shepherdstown, September 19-20, 1862” – Harrisburg CWRT April 2013 mtg.
For our Friday April 12th meeting, the Harrisburg Civil War Round Table is proud to have Professor Thomas A. McGrath speak to us on the Battle of Shepherdstown, sometimes known as the Battle of Boteler’s Ford. In the days immediately … Continue reading
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Harrisburg CWRT: “Military Intelligence Staff Operations in the Army of the Potomac”
Speaking at our Friday March 22nd meeting, the Harrisburg Civil War Round Table is proud to have Colonel (Ret.) J. Boone Bartholomees, PhD, who will speak to us on “Military Intelligence Staff Operations in the Army of the Potomac”. Dr. … Continue reading
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The 90th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment at Gettysburg
Speaking at our Friday December 14th meeting, the Harrisburg Civil War Round Table is proud to have Colonel (Retired) Al Mackey talk to us about the trials and tribulations of “The 90th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment at Gettysburg”. The presentation … Continue reading
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Former Army Colonel to Speak at Harrisburg CWRT on November 16
For our Friday November 16th meeting, the Harrisburg Civil War Round Table is proud to have one of our own members Colonel (Retired) Eric L. Ashworth speak to us on the topic, “Principles of Strategic Leadership from the Gettysburg Campaign”. … Continue reading
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Civil War Railroads Talk to be Given at Harrisburg CWRT Oct. 26
For our Friday October 26th meeting, the Harrisburg Civil War Round Table is proud to have Dr. John E. Clark Jr. speaking to us on his book, “Railroads in the Civil War: the Impact of Management on Victory and Defeat“. … Continue reading
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“Confederate Torpedoes” at September Harrisburg Civil War Round Table
The new season of the Harrisburg Civil War Round Table will kick-off Friday, September 21st, in the Keystone D&E Room of the Radisson Convention Center. Dr. Herbert M. Schiller, M.D. of Winston-Salem, NC, will speak to us on “General Gabriel … Continue reading
Harrisburg CWRT presents Cooper Wingert on the Battle of Sporting Hill
At the Friday, June 8 meeting, HCWRT member Cooper Wingert will discuss the Battle of Sporting Hill. On June 30, 1863, this engagement marked the northernmost fighting of the Gettysburg Campaign and it occurred in our backyard. The presentation will … Continue reading
May 11 Harrisburg Civil War Round Table: Ed Bearss on “Vicksburg: Grant’s Masterpiece”
Civil War buffs Ed Bearss (left) and Scott Mingus enjoy conversation over brunch at the Accomac Inn along the scenic Susquehanna River in York County, Pa. The historic tavern dates from the late 1700s. “Vicksburg: Grant’s Masterpiece” will be the … Continue reading
Noted Military Historian Carol Reardon at April 20 Harrisburg Civil War Round Table
Dr. Carol Reardon will speak on “Beyond Jomini: Military Thought in the North During the Civil War” at the Friday, April 20 meeting of the Harrisburg Civil War Round Table. The talk draws upon her most recent book, With a … Continue reading
