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: Lancaster CWRT
Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster County, Pa., hosts Civil War Days: Part 1
I was invited to speak at the two-day Civil War Days event in Lancaster County at Landis Valley Museum. Among the other speakers was fellow York County author Glen Banner, who presented a talk on the burning of the Columbia … Continue reading
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Emmy-winning filmmaker to speak at Lancaster CWRT on May 12
Join the Lancaster Civil War Round Table as they welcome Emmy award-winning filmmaker, historian and writer Robert Lee Hodge as their speaker on Thursday, May 12, 2011. Rob is an internationally-known Civil War historian, speaker and reenactor and was featured … Continue reading
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2011 speaker schedule – Lancaster Civil War Round Table
The Lancaster Civil War Round Table meets the second Thursday of each month at the Lititz Public Library located at 651 Kissel Hill Road in Lititz at 7:00pm. If you have questions about any programs, call Micky at 392-4976 or … Continue reading
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Lancaster CWRT plans fascinating “Gettysburg movie” outing!
Actor and battlefield preservationist Patrick Falci as General Ambrose Powell Hill, CSA. Once again, the Lancaster Civil War Round Table and the National Civil War Museum have teamed up for a day of fun and education. If you are a … Continue reading
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Living Historian to speak at Lancaster PA Civil War Round Table on Nov. 12
The Lancaster Civil War Round Table will welcome Dick Simpson as their speaker on Thursday, November 12, 2009. A native of Vermont, Dick will be speaking about the 2nd Vermont Regiment at Gettysburg. He will, in period costume, be taking … Continue reading
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