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: Miscellaneous
150th Civil War Anniversary Contest: 20 questions on York County in the Civil War
Think you know something about the Civil War history of York County, Pa.? Try this quiz! Send me an e-mail with your answers. I will randomly select one winner on February 1st from all of the messages received by that … Continue reading
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Mexican War soldier implores brother not to join army as a private; not enought pay
John W. Fredericks served in the U.S. Army during the Mexican War and witnessed the fall of Mexico City. On May 4, 1848 from San Angle, Mexico, (near Vera Cruz), he penned a two-page letter to his brother Peter Fredericks … Continue reading
Gettysburg Wax Museum – Part 1
Since it opened in April 1962, the Gettysburg Wax Museum (also now known as the American Civil War Museum) is one of the most enduring tourist attractions along the Steinwehr Avenue strip (Business 15) between the borough of Gettysburg and … Continue reading
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New, Detailed Model of the Town of Gettysburg in 1863 Installed at the David Wills House
The new model of Gettysburg in November 1863 is now on display at the David Wills House, Gettysburg National Military Park. NPS Photo by Katie Lawhon. Gettysburg, PA – Gettysburg National Military Park and Main Street Gettysburg have announced that … Continue reading
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Civil War Interactive Writers Contest Announced!
The popular website Civil War Interactive will begin its first Writers Contest in over five years. There will be several hundred dollars in prizes, plus authors will get a by-line and a short bio included on their article. Cannonball readers, … Continue reading
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Pennsylvania State Archives a treasure trove of Civil War material
Civil War soldiers from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (State Archives, Harrisburg, MG-218 – General Photograph Collection) Often during the past few winters I have spent many relaxing hours perusing the collections of the U.S. Army Military History Institute in Carlisle, … Continue reading
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Cannonball named one of the 30 Best Civil War blogs!
We at Cannonball are thankful and appreciative of making this august list considering how many blogs are out there. We thank the York Daily Record for making this site possible, and to Jim McClure and Scott Fisher for originally suggesting … Continue reading
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A Christmas Story – Civil War style
Here is a neat little Christmas story from an 1889 book of Civil War remembrances. Illustration by Thomas Nast A soldier, writing from his camp near Fredericksburg, narrated the following, which occurred while he was on picket duty with his … Continue reading
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Gettysburg Civil War chapel was a firestorm of controversy
FOR YORK DAILY RECORD / SUNDAY NEWS — BRETT BERWAGER In the early morning of December 3, a fire of unknown origin destroyed a replica wooden CIvil War chapel in downtown Gettysburg, Pa. The intense blaze spread to adjacent buildings … Continue reading
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American Civil War Augmented Reality Project
Reenactors clash at the 2010 Whitehall Civil War Days near Allentown, Pa. Photo by Prof. Scott L. Mingus, Jr. New Cumberland, Pa.-based Jeff Mummert is an educator associated with Hershey High School and York College of Pennsylvania. He and some … Continue reading
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