Civil War symposium during Patriot Days June 25, 2009

Patriot Days – Symposium June 25, 2009
York College – DeMeester Recital Hall in Wolf Hall

6:30 pm until 7:00 pm – author book signing
7:00 until 9:00 pm - program

Contact: Dr. Peter Levy

Theme: The Confederate side of York County; Southern impressions as they entered York County.

Moderator: Jim McClure (editor YDR, author of East of Gettysburg)

Speakers:

Dennis Brandt – author of from Homeguards to Heroes –87th PA following 2nd Winchester and its aftermath, will set the stage for others

Terry Latschar – Gettysburg Battlefield Guide, first person account – Cassandra Morris Small ; "They Are Coming!" - The Confederates Invade York . Hear eyewitness accounts of the horrors of the Civil War as Terry Latschar brings to life the frightening experiences of Cassandra Small - a civilian caught up in the northern invasion. Terry is a former Park Ranger; presently a Licensed Battlefield Guide. She has conducted seminar programs, military staff rides, appeared on Pennsylvania Cable Network, and served as an instructor for history teachers at the Governor's Institute.

Scott Mingus – author of Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Gordon Expedition. He presents a Powerpoint presentation of Confederate quotes as they entered York County (Early’s Division and Stuart’s cavalrymen)

Official Website: http://https://www.yorkheritage.org/pdf/se_Patriot%20Days%20Poster.pdf