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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.
Send all questions, news items, and suggestions to scottmingus@yahoo.com.
Category Archives: York CWRT
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
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
“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
“Civil War Harrisburg” Topic at York CWRT on February 20
James E. Schmick, president of the Camp Curtin Historical Society, Harrisburg, will present a program about the city of Harrisburg during the period 1861-1865 at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the monthly meeting of the York … Continue reading
York CWRT to discuss The Confederate Approach on Harrisburg on January 16
The York Civil War Round Table will feature 14 year old Civil War author Cooper H. Wingert speaking on his fifth book, The Confederate Approach on Harrisburg: The Gettysburg Campaign’s Northernmost Reaches at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 16, … Continue reading
Dr. Mark Snell to Speak at York CWRT on November 14
The York Civil War Round Table will feature Civil War and military history author Dr. Mark A. Snell at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. The topic of the evening will be ” Major General William B. Franklin … Continue reading
New website for the York Civil War Round Table
I have created a new website to help publicize the activities and speakers of the York Civil War Round Table, which serves the Civil War and history buffs of York County, Pennsylvania. The group meets on the third Wednesday of … Continue reading
York CWRT to feature Dr. Charlie Fennell on Oct. 17
The York Civil War Round Table will feature the always entertaining Dr. Charles C. Fennell, Jr. at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Dr. Fennell is returning for his annual Battlefield Talk and Walk Program which has … Continue reading
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York CWRT presents “JEB Stuart’s Ride through York County” with lecturer Scott Mingus
This historical marker along East Canal Road in Dover, Pennsylvania, commemorates the invasion of this section of York County by Confederate forces under Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart. The controversial Stuart led more than 4,500 Rebel cavalrymen into southwestern York County … Continue reading
Civil War Historian Jeffry Wert to speak at York CWRT on August 15
The York Civil War Round Table will feature Civil War historian Jeffry D. Wert at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The topic of the evening will be “A Glorious Army: Robert E. Lee’s Triumph 1862- 1863.” This … Continue reading
