Author David A. Welker has written a new book on the Cornfield at Antietam, one of the bloodiest tracts on the famed battlefield in Maryland.
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Author Scott Mingus presents a talk on the Cumberland Valley RR in the Civil War. Jan. 15, 7 p.m., York County History Center, 250 E. Market St. York, PA
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.
Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Jim Hessler will present a free talk on his book on the Peach Orchard. 7 pm. Nov. 20. York County History Center.
Peter Tsouras has written a fascinating book on Maj. Gen. George H. Sharpe and the Creation of American Military Intelligence in the Civil War.
Washington Roebling gained fame for supervising the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. A new book details his earlier Civil War service, including at Gettysburg.
Clint Geller has written a great new book on Civil War timepieces. The National Watch & Clock Museum in Columbia PA has an exhibit on this subject now.
Ron Kirkwood will talk July 17 at 7 pm at the York County History Center, 250 E. Market St. His topic is the George Spangler Farm Hospitals at Gettysburg.
The artwork of Don Troiani, one of America’s finest Civil War artists, is featured in a full-color “coffee-table” book available from Stackpole Books.
Ron Kirkwood wrote a new book on Gettysburg’s George Spangler farm, which was pressed into service as a temporary field hospital after the battle.