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Here are ten misconceptions about York County, PA, during the Civil War. Author and lecturer Scott Mingus answers readers’ questions.

After the Civil War, PA residents could file border claims for the damages inflicted by the Confederate or Union soldiers, including stolen horses. More than 800 York Countians filed such claims. None received a dime from the commonwealth.

The images on the nightly news are searing and unforgettable. Long trenches being dug in

Many accounts exist as to the fate of York’s massive flag hauled down by the Rebels during the Gettysburg Campaign. Here’s one eyewitness’s reminiscences.

In 1892, York historian George R. Prowell interviewed ex-Confederate General Jubal A. Early at his house in Lynchburg, VA, to discuss the ransom of York PA.

The York Civil War Round Table has released its 2020 schedule of speakers. All meetings are at 7 p.m., 3rd Wednesdays, YCHC, 250 E. Market St., York PA FREE

A Rebel soldier who fought at Gettysburg later designed and sculpted the impressive Irish Brigade Monument. William O’Donovan had a connection to York PA.

West Manheim Twp. residents hid their horses in Horse Thief Lane during the Civil War to protect them from Jeb Stuart. Richard Resh has located the site.

The York Civil War Round Table welcomes Dr. Charlie Fennell, a Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide, as the speaker on Sept. 18, 2019. Battle of Hanover.

Virginian Richard Lewis will discuss “The Curious Case of the Confederate Coat” at the York Civil War Round Table, 7 pm, Aug. 21, York County History Center