Bruce Mowday, Author at Bruce E. Mowday

July 1, 2025

Marine Fraval-Vennel, French Consul to Philadelphia

is one of featured speakers at celebration

of Lafayette Bicentennial in Chadds Ford and West Chester

July 26, 2025, event includes Lafayette Ball at Chester County History Center

            WEST CHESTER _ The Brandywine Valley’s salute to the Marquis Lafayette on Saturday, July 26, 2025, includes celebrated Lafayette speakers, a Lafayette Ball and appearances by Lafayette.

“For more than three years, members of the Lafayette Bicentennial Brandywine Committee have been working hard to commemorate the day Lafayette, an American hero, visited Chadds Ford and West Chester on July 26, 1825,” said committee chair Bruce E. Mowday. “We’re part of a fantastic 13-month national celebration being administered by the national American Friends of Lafayette. July 26 is our day to show our appreciation for the Revolutionary hero and to commence the celebration of our nation’s 250^th anniversary.”

The morning events, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at Thornbury Farm, 1256 Thornbury Road, West Chester, are free and the public is encouraged to attend. The evening’s Ball at the Chester County History Center, 225 North High Street, beginning at 6:00 p.m. requires tickets. To obtain tickets, go to https://mycchc.org/lafayettes-ball/.

“In August 2024, thousands and thousands of people welcomed Lafayette in New York City,” Mowday said. “It was a grand welcome for Lafayette. By the time the 13-month concludes, Lafayette will be honored in all 24 states that constituted the United States 200 years ago. For our celebration, we are offering history, community and national pride and fun for everyone in the family.”

At our Chadds Ford morning opening ceremonies, Marine Fraval-Vennel, Honorary French Consul to Philadelphia, and Patti Maclay, who is a leader in the American Friends of Lafayette, the DAR and is Vice Regent of the Maryland DAR. Members of the Chester County Latta family will recite the prayer a family member recited at Lafayette’s dinner in 1824.

“Historical groups and organizations will be attending the morning event along with artifacts from the J. Howard Wert family collection,” Mowday said. “We’ll conduct a heritage walk from Thornburg Farm to the location with Lafayette was wounded during the battle of the Brandywine on September 11, 1777. That location is close to where Lafayette visited in 1825.”

The following is the program for day:

Lafayette Bicentennial Brandywine Committee Program

 Saturday, July 26, 2025

 Thornbury Farms, 1256 Thornbury Road, West Chester, PA 19380

10 a.m. Opening of Lafayette Day on the Brandywine battlefield

10 a.m. Displays, historical vendors, historical and Lafayette authors will be available to the public.

11 a.m. Welcoming Ceremony

1. Randell Spackman welcomes everyone and introduces Bruce E. Mowday, chair and Master of Ceremonies
2. Peter Alois introduces Marine Fraval-Vennel, Honorary French Consul to Philadelphia
3. Lisa Doan-Harley announces winner of the student Lafayette essay contest
4. Patti Maclay, NSDAR National Chair of the Franco-American Committee
5. DAR’s Kris Barone presentation on Joseph C. McClellan
6. Latta family presents invocation given by Rev. Latta on July 26, 1825.
7. Dignitaries are recognized.
8. Troy Grubb, site administrator of Brandywine Battlefield Park
9. Chuck Schwam, Executive Director and Bicentennial Chair for the American Friends of Lafayette.
10. Lafayette’s presentation.

 11:45 a.m. Heritage Walk from Thornbury Farm to Birmingham Hill where Lafayette was wounded on September 11, 1777.

3 p.m. Close of festivities at Thornbury Farm.

 West Chester

 2 p.m. Walk from Miner Street to Marshall Square Park as part of Chester County’s Town Tours & Village Walks p.m.

6 p.m. Grand Lafayette Ball takes place at Chester County History Center, 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA 19382.

Evening festivities conclude in West Chester where Lafayette spent the night on July 26, 1825.

“We’re working on additional events,” Mowday said. “We hope to have final approval for the awarding of the Pennsylvania Cross of Valor. The medal is quite an honor for Lafayette and our program.”

For information see the Facebook page of Lafayette Brandywine Bicentennial Committee and www.Lafayette200.org. The American Friends of Lafayette Bicentennial is affiliated with the national and Chester County 250 committees.

 

May 7, 2025

Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration

in Chadds Ford and West Chester

added to Town Tours & Village Walks

Saturday, July 26, 2025 is national Lafayette Day!

 

          WEST CHESTER _ Chester County’s yearly Town Tours & Village Walks program added a special event this year, the national Lafayette Bicentennial celebration event taking place in West Chester and Chadds Ford.

“The national spotlight will focus on our community,” said Bruce E. Mowday, chair of the Lafayette Bicentennial Brandywine Committee. “We’re pleased that the Chester County Planning Commission added our day to the county’s highly successful Town Tours & Village Walks program.”

In 1824 and 1825, Frenchman Lafayette, a Revolutionary War American hero, returned to the United States as the “Nation’s Guest.” For 13 months, Lafayette toured all 24 states and received grand welcomes from each city and hamlet he visited.

On July 26, 1825, Lafayette visited the Brandywine battlefield where he was wounded on September 11, 1777, and later in the day West Chester where he was given a grand dinner.

This year, a celebration at 10:00 a.m. will begin at Thornbury Farm, 1256 Thornbury Road, West Chester, on the Brandywine battlefield. During the afternoon in West Chester, a procession to Marshall Square Park, where Lafayette spoke in 1825, will take place along with an event at the historic courthouse on High Street where a recreation will take place of the toasts given during Lafayette’s grand dinner. The Chester County History Center is hosting Lafayette’s Ball that evening.

“Details of the day’s events and the evening Ball are being finalized. We’re getting many requests for tickets! This will be an event not to be missed,” Mowday said. “The whole day will be a grand celebration. Our day is part of the American Friends of Lafayette 13-month national celebration. The festivities began in New York City in August 2024 with a parade on Broadway and numerous events, including a reception at the French Consulate. For more information on the national celebration, see www.Lafayette200.org. Information on the West Chester and Chadds Ford celebrations can be found on Facebook at Lafayette Bicentennial Brandywine Committee page.

“One of the Chadd’s Ford highlights is a heritage walk from Thornbury to Birmingham Hill where Lafayette was wounded,” Mowday said. “When Lafayette spilled his blood that day, he began his ascent as an American hero.” Mowday, who authored the books Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero, Lafayette: America’s Young Hero & Guest, and September 11, 1777, will lead the walk.

A Lafayette interpreter approved by the American Friends of Lafayette will be part of the programs.

“The day will be fun and filled with history,” Mowday said. “We’re urging everyone to join us.”

The Lafayette Bicentennial Brandywine celebration and Chester County’s Town tours & Village Walks are both partners of the county’s 250^th celebration of our nation’s founding. Information on the 250^th can be found at www.america250chesco.org. For Town Tours & Village Walks, see www.chescoplanning.org/historic/towntours.

 

 

 

 

 

April 8, 2025

April presentations by author Bruce E. Mowday

highlight Lafayette’s Bicentennial celebration

and crab-walking murder Danilo Cavalcante

April 15 marks release of Gettysburg Mysteries and More: Unexplained Personal Paranormal Phenomena

            WEST CHESTER _ Regent Press of Berkeley, California, is releasing author Bruce E. Mowday’s new book Gettysburg Mysteries and More: Unexplained Personal Paranormal Phenomena on April 15.

“The book recounts my personal experiences researching my history books,” Mowday said. “I included incidents related to me by those I trust. This is a different type of book. As one reviewer wrote, ‘A look at the paranormal from a dispassionate point of view was needed. Bruce’s book fills a much-needed void.’ For me, this was a different type of book to write.”

Book presentations in April will concentrate on his books on Lafayette, an American hero, and crab-walking murderer Danilo Cavalcante. Cavalcante’s escape from Chester County Prison cost residents an estimated $20 million. The Cavalcante book is A Killer at the Door.

Mowday began the month with talks in Louisville, Kentucky, and Jeffersonville, Indiana. “The trip was connected with the American Friends of Lafayette Bicentennial celebration. For 13 months in 1824 and 1825, Lafayette was America’s guest. He greatly contributed to the winning of America’s freedom.”

Mowday wrote three books on Lafayette and the September 11, 1777, battle of Brandywine, where Lafayette was wounded. The books are Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero, Lafayette: America’s Young Hero and Guest, and September 11, 1777: Washington’s Defeat at Brandywine Dooms Philadelphia.

All of Mowday’s more than 25 books can be viewed on his website, www.mowday.com. Signed books can be obtained by email Mowday at mowday@mowday.com.

On April 17 at 7:00 p.m. Mowday will be speaking on Lafayette at the Salisbury Historical Society. On April 30 at 5:30 p.m. Mowday will be at Historic Rock Ford presenting on Lafayette.

Mowday is the featured speaker at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s annual dinner on April 23 at 6:00 p.m. He will speak on Cavalcante. The next evening, April 24, Mowday will speak on the Cavalcante escape at the Avon Grove Library at 6:30 p.m.

Paradocx Vineyards, Landenberg, features a Mowday book signing on Cavalcante on April 26 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Cavalcante is the subject of Mowday’s presentation at Radley Run Country Club on April 29.

Mowday is scheduled to be a guest on the Santana True Crime pod cast. He is being interviewed for the show on April 28.

The Chester County History Center is hosting a Mowday zoom broadcast on Chester County author and poet Bayard Taylor of Kennett Square. An article by Taylor was included in Mowday’s book on the battle of Brandywine.

 

March 24, 2025

Regent Press releases:

Gettysburg Mysteries and More:

Unexplained Personal Paranormal Phenomena

            GETTYSBURG: _ Regent Press of Berkeley, CA, is releasing Gettysburg Mysteries and More: Unexplained Personal Paranormal Phenomena on April 15, 2025.

            The book details numerous unexplained experiences of West Chester, PA., author Bruce E. Mowday during his history research. Mowday, who authored four books on the Civil War, traveled extensively to historical locations in the United States and Europe.

“There is one question I routinely receive during my talks on Gettysburg. ‘Have you seen any ghosts?’ The answer is no, no ghosts.  This is not a ghost story book. What I experienced is a string of unexplained personal encounters that very well could be paranormal phenomena,” Mowday said. “From the Civil War battlefields of Gettysburg and Antietam to my home area of Chester County to the Nazi death camp at Dachau, I’ve documented questionable happenstances.”

Gettysburg Mysteries and More: Unexplained Personal Paranormal Phenomena costs $19.95 and can be ordered through the Regent Press at www.regentpress.net, Amazon and other internet outlets. For signed copies, contact author Mowday at mowday@mowday.com.

In Gettysburg, the book is being featured by Gettysburg Heritage Enterprises at the Gettysburg Tour Center, Jennie Wade House and the Orphanage at 778 Baltimore Street. A Gettysburg book launch is being planned for the Orphanage.

“I’m so glad Max Felty at Gettysburg Tour Center and his organization assisted on the research of the book. Chris Rowand, marketing director, suggested this book during a signing for my book Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story on July 3, 2024,” Mowday said. “Chris wrote an excellent foreword.”

The book is written for those who believe in the paranormal, those that don’t believe in the paranormal and for those, like the author Mowday, is unsure but open to the possibility of the existence of the paranormal. Mowday included statements by his book colleagues. One commented that maybe we live in the paranormal and the paranormal is normal. In Chester County, encounters are recounted from the General Warren inn and restaurant in Malvern and historic Thornbury Farm.

Bruce E. Mowday is an award-winning author and newspaper reporter. He has authored more than 25 books on history, sports, business and true crime. He is a Consulting Producer with Lionsgate/Blackfin productions in connection with a documentary on his new book, Killer at the Door.

Mowday has appeared on television and radio shows, including The Spark of PBS member station WITF, Counter Culture, a PBS Emmy-winning show, the Discovery ID channel, ReelZ network, C-SPAN, the Pennsylvania Cable Network, Hollywood and Beyond, the Opperman Report, Our American Heritage, Whatcha Got, Journey into the Civil War, Chronicles of the American Civil War, WGAL’s In Focus and local television and radio stations.

 

 

March 3, 2025

True Crime, History and Sports are topics for March talks

 Author Bruce E. Mowday takes part in events

across Chester and Lancaster counties and Maryland

             WEST CHESTER _ Author Bruce E. Mowday is scheduled to give talks on his books on Richie Ashburn, General Lafayette, crab-walking murderer Danilo Cavalcante and Gettysburg during events in March.

            Mowday said. “I’m honored to be asked to take part in the events and give presentations on my books.”

His new book, A Killer at the Door, was released by Schiffer Publishing last week. The work details the escape of Cavalcante and the fear he spread throughout the county. Talks on the book include March 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Traditions at Longwood, March 8 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Brandywine Ace Hardware, Pocopson, on March 11 at 7:00 p.m. at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford, on March 15, at 1:00 p.m. at the Italian American Club in Kennett Square, and at the library in North East, Maryland, on March 25 at 6:30 p.m.

The event at the General Warren, Malvern, on the Cavalcante book on March 13 is a sellout.

“The interest in A Killer at the Door has been tremendous,” Mowday commented. “This morning Amazon listed the book at 29,792 out of more than 30 million books listed for sale and number 223 in its Murder and Mayhem category.”

Details for the talks are found at www.mowday.com. The website also has information on Mowday and his books. Those wanting signed copies should contact Mowday at www.mowday.com.

Mowday’s book Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero is the subject of two presentations. One is at the Penn State York campus on March 10 at 1:00 p.m. as part of a life-long learning program. On March 20 at 4:30 p.m., Mowday is taking part of an event at Lancaster History.

Mowday has written three books on Gettysburg. On March 16 at 3:00 p.m. he will speak on Emotional Gettysburg. The event is hosted by the East Brandywine Historical Commission and takes place at the township building, 1214 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown. Mowday wrote essays to go with paintings by noted artist Karl J. Kuerner. Kuerner and Mowday also collaborated on Emotional Brandywine.

Mowday’s final talk of the month takes place March 31 at 2:15 p.m. at Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Book. The subject will on Phillies great Richie Ashburn and his book Why the Hall Not.

 

February 17, 2025

Schiffer Publishing releases A Killer at the Door on February 27

 Television shows, signings and talks scheduled

for book on escape from Chester County Prison

by crab-walking murderer Danilo Cavalcante

Special dinner event takes place on March 13 at General Warren

           WEST CHESTER _ An interview with author Bruce E. Mowday is scheduled to be taped Thursday by Pennsylvania Cable Network on his new book, A Killer at the Door. The book covers the escape of convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante and the havoc the incident caused neighbors of Chester County Prison.

The book was featured on show on WGAL’s In Focus program earlier this month. Mowday has entered into an agreement with Lionsgate Media to assist on the making of a documentary on the escape. Schiffer Publishing of Atglen is releasing the book on February 27.

“The book has garnered great attention,” Mowday said. “I’ve been asked to do a number of talks and signings, already. The Cavalcante escape and hunt captured the attention of the world in September 2023. The two-week ordeal caused so much anguish for the citizens in the neighborhood of the prison. The cost of the escape was enormous, estimated to be $20 million.”

Besides the Pennsylvania Cable Network, Mowday is to be interviewed by the Chester County Press this week. On Saturday, the book was part of a true crime presentation to the Sisters In Crime organization at Tredyffrin Library.

A special dinner, reception, talk and book signing is scheduled for Thursday, March 13 at the General Warren, 9 Old Lancaster Highway, Malvern. The event begins at 5:30 p.m.

The price per person is $59.00 and includes the reception, meal, dessert and unlimited soft beverages, coffee and tea. Adult beverages, tax and gratuity are additional.  Reservations are required. Call the General Warren at 610 296-3637 for reservations.

Mowday will be at Kings Tavern on Sunday, February 23, for a reception and signing at Kings Tavern 313 W. Lincoln Highway, at 4:00 p.m.

Four presentations, in addition to the one at the General Warren, are scheduled for March. On March 6, Mowday will give a talk at Traditions at Longwood at 7:00 p.m. On March 8, Mowday will sign books from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Ace Hardware, 1150 Pocopson Road, West Chester.

Mowday will be at Ware Presbyterian Village, 7 E. Locust Street, Oxford, at 7:00 p.m. And, on March 15, the author will talk at the Italian American club, 30 Ways Lane, Kennett Square, at 1:00 p.m. The final scheduled March talk by Mowday takes place in Maryland at the North East Library, 485 Mauldin Avenue, North East, at 6:30 p.m.

Three events are scheduled, so far, in April. On April 24 at 6:30 p.m., Mowday will be at the Avon Grove Library, 117 Rosehill Avenue, West Grove. He’ll do a book signing at the Paradocx Vineyards, 1833 Flint Hill Road, Landenberg, on April 26 at 4:00 p.m. Mowday will give a special presentation at the Radley Run Country Club on April 29.

Four presentations are arranged for June. On June 5, Mowday will be at the Longwood Rotary, Longwood Gardens at 7:00 p.m. The Phoenixville Library, 183 2^nd Avenue, will host Mowday’s talk on June 9 at 6:30 p.m. The final two June events include a visit to the West Chester Sunrise Rotary on June 25 and a signing at the Barnes & Noble in Fredericksburg, VA., on June 21.

The book costs $24.99 and can be ordered through Barnes & Noble, Amazon, SchifferBooks.com, and wherever books are sold.  For signed copies, contact Mowday at mowday@mowday.com. All of Mowday’s books can be seen at www.mowday.com.

“I’m not surprised about the international interest,” Mowday commented. “After an illegal migrant was convicted of the brutal murder of his girlfriend in front of her children, he crab-walked up a prison wall while a guard was on his telephone and led police on a two-week search that cost businesses and taxpayers $20 million dollars. The brazen escape and search was followed locally and internationally.

“County authorities didn’t timely inform the public of the escape of the murderer,” Mowday continued. “A major part of the book is the fear experienced by neighbors of the prison as the hunt continued for almost two weeks. Airplanes and helicopters were constantly in the air. To some, the thought of those helicopters cause trauma today.”

Mowday has appeared on television and radio shows, including The Spark of PBS member station WITF, Counter Culture, a PBS Emmy-winning show, the Discovery ID channel, ReelZ network, C-SPAN, the Pennsylvania Cable Network, Hollywood and Beyond, Our American Heritage, Whatcha Got, Journey into the Civil War, Chronicles of the American Civil War, WGAL’s In Focus and local television and radio stations.

 

 

February 17, 2025

The nation’s focus is on West Chester and Chadds Ford

July 26 as part of the Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration

Since the gala kickoff in New York City in August, hundreds of thousands of people have participated in the Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration throughout the United States. On Saturday, July 26, 2025, the eyes of the nation will be upon West Chester and Chadds Ford.

The day is our opportunity to remember and salute the Marquis Lafayette, the young Frenchman who defied his king to come to the United States. He greatly assisted the winning of our freedom and independence during the American Revolution. Brandywine holds a special place in our nation’s history, as on September 11, 1777, Lafayette was wounded. Once he spilled his blood in a field on Birmingham Hill, Lafayette was on his way to becoming a revered American hero.

From August 1824 until September 1825, Lafayette was our “Nation’s Guest,” invited by President Monroe and Congress to tour and be honored. Currently, the American Friends of Lafayette is recreating community celebrations on the day Lafayette visited a city, town or village. This grand 13-month celebration involves many dedicated people from across the United States and France. Information can be found at www.lafayette200.org.

The local committee has been hard at work for many months. Plans are being completed for the day-long celebration. The celebration is inclusive and organizations are encouraged to contact Chair Bruce Mowday at mowday@mowday.com to volunteer or participate. For more information, see Facebook page Lafayette Bicentennial Brandywine Committee.

The Lafayette Bicentennial Lafayette Committee was involved in the successful October Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration in Chester. The committee devised and developed a non-fiction book on Lafayette for students. The book, Lafayette: America’s Young Hero, is designed to give information to students and adults on Lafayette. Education is a key goal of the Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration. Individuals and DAR groups have distributed the book to more than 1,300 students in the past year.  A presentation was given last year to 100 international students at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C. Each student received a copy.

February 11, 2025

Schiffer Publishing releases A Killer at the Door

After an illegal migrant was convicted of the brutal murder of his girlfriend in front of her children, he crab-walked up a prison wall while a guard was on his telephone and led police on a two-week search that cost businesses and taxpayers $20 million dollars.

Author Bruce E. Mowday’s true crime book released February 27

ATGLEN, PA. _ Schiffer Publishing releases A Killer at the Door, a true crime book that echoes elements from today’s headlines, on February 27.

On August 31, 2023, convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante crab-walked up the walls of Pennsylvania’s Chester County Prison and escaped while the lone guard was on his telephone. Once the video of the brazen escape was released, the world’s attention was riveted on the quest to capture Cavalcante.

Cavalcante escaped his native Brazil after being accused of murder. He illegally entered the United States. On April 18, 2021, he killed his ex-girlfriend in front of her two young children. After convicted of the murder of his ex- girlfriend, he was housed at Chester County Prison.

The prison was woefully understaffed and only one guard, instead of three, were guarding prisoners when Cavalcante escaped. Cavalcante gained freedom the same way another prisoner escaped some weeks earlier. Prison officials did not correct the deficiencies before Cavalcante’s escape.

“County authorities didn’t timely inform the public of the escape of the murderer,” Mowday commented. “A major part of the book is the fear experienced by neighbors of the prison as the hunt continued for almost two weeks. Airplanes and helicopters were constantly in the air. To some, the thought of those helicopters cause trauma today.”

The book costs $24.99 and can be ordered through Barnes & Noble, Amazon, SchifferBooks.com, and wherever books are sold.

For signed copies, contact Mowday at mowday@mowday.com. A Killer at the Door is Mowday’s fourth true crime books. He is an award-winning author and newspaper reporter. He has authored more than 25 books on history, sports, business and true crime. He is a Consulting Producer with Lionsgate/Blackfin productions in connection with a documentary on his new book, Killer at the Door.

 

February 3, 2025

A Killer at the Door, author Bruce E. Mowday’s new book

subject of talks and book signings in next two months

Mowday continues Lafayette presentations during bicentennial celebration

WEST CHESTER _ This month’s release of A Killer at the Door by Schiffer Publishing triggers a number of events by author Bruce E. Mowday. The book details the many intricate details of the circumstances leading to the escape and capture of crab-walking murderer Danilo Cavalcante from Chester County Prison in September 2023.

“The escape and two-week search for Cavalcante cost $20 million and caused so much anxiety to citizens,” Mowday said. “People from around the world followed the search for Cavalcante.”

Mowday is the featured speaker at the Sisters in Crime meeting at Tredyffrin Library, 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, at 10:00 a.m. on February 15. Kings Tavern, 313 West Kings Highway, Coatesville, is hosting a book signing from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Mowday will give a presentation on the book at 5:00 p.m.

Schiffer Publishing of Atglen, Pennsylvania, officially releases the book on February 27. For information on obtaining a signed copy, contact Mowday at mowday@mowday.com. For all of Mowday’s books on history, true crime, business and sports, see www.mowday.com.

Mowday is taping a show for Pennsylvania Cable Network’s authors program on February 20. No date has been scheduled for the showing of that program.

The General Warren at 9 Old Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, is hosting a gala dinner and talk on the Cavalcante book on Thursday, March 13, at 5:30 p.m. “Proprietor Patrick Byrne hosts wonderful events. I’ve been involved in several in connection with my books,” Mowday said. “The night will be special and includes a reception and a fine meal. I urge those wanting to attend to make reservations by calling 610 296-3637. I’m hoping to have participants of the Cavalcante capture attend.”

A representative of Blackfin, the documentary arm of Lionsgate media, is expected to attend. Last week Mowday signed an agreement with Lionsgate to be a Content Producer on the documentary project.

Mowday has three other Cavalcante presentations in March. He’s at Traditions at Longwood on March 6 at 6:00 p.m., at Brandywine Ace Hardware, 1150 Pocopson Road, Pocopson, on March 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and on March 25 at 6:30 p.m., Mowday will be the library in North East, Maryland, 485 Mauldin Avenue, giving a Cavalcante presentation.

Tonight, Monday, February 3, at 7:00 p.m. Mowday will give a zoom presentation on Lafayette as part of The Lafayette200 Marquis Monday Virtual Speaker Series.  Mowday wrote two books on Lafayette and is chair of the Brandywine Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration committee. The event is produced by the Lancaster and Western Chester County Lafayette Bicentennial Committee. Mowday will give a talk on Lafayette on March 20 at 4:30 p.m. at Lancaster History, 230 N. President Avenue, Lancaster.

For information on the national Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration, see www.Lafayette200.org. Mowday’s books on Lafayette are Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero and Lafayette: America’s Young Hero and Guest.

On March 10 at 1:00 p.m. Mowday will be presenting on Lafayette at the OLLI program at the Penn State York campus, 1031 Edgecomb Avenue, York.

On February 13 and 14, Mowday will take part in a staff ride and talk of the Brandywine battlefield with cadets of the Valley Forge Military Academy. During the month he is giving a tour of the battlefield for members of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Three other presentations on Mowday’s books are being given. On February 18, he will talk about his Along the Brandywine book before the Masons in Honey Brook and he will talk about his Richie Ashburn book at Tel Hai retirement community, Honey Brook, at 2:00 p.m.

Mowday has authored three books on Gettysburg and he will talk on Emotional Gettysburg before the East Brandywine Historical Commission, 1214 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, on March 16 at 3:00 p.m.

 

February 3, 2025

General Warren hosts dinner program

featuring author Bruce E. Mowday

and his new book Killer at the Door

March 13 event includes a talk about the escape of a crab-walking murderer from Chester County Prison and the two-week search for the killer.

           MALVERN _ For almost two weeks convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante terrorized sections of Chester County as local, state and national law enforcement officials scoured the county to capture the deadly escapee. The escape captured international attention when footage was released of Cavalcante crab-walking up the walls of Chester County Prison.

Mowday spent months talking with more than 80 people and conducting 40 formal interviews for the book. Schiffer Publishing releases Killer at the Door: The Dramatic Prison Break and Manhunt for Convicted Murderer Danilo Cavalcante on February 27. Mowday will have copies of the book for sale at the General Warren event.

“Bruce’s presentations on his books at the General Warren are always entertaining and well attended,” said General Warren Proprietor Patrick J. Byrne. “I urge people to call as soon as possible for reservations.”

The Thursday, March 13 evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception with Mowday. The dinner and lecture follows. A question and answer session takes place over dessert. The price per person is $59.00 and includes the reception, meal, dessert and unlimited soft beverages, coffee and tea. Adult beverages, tax and gratuity are additional.

Reservations are required. Call the General Warren at 610 296-3637 for reservations. The General Warren’s address is 9 Old Lancaster Highway, Malvern.

“I’m excited to be asked back to the General Warren,” Mowday said. “Patrick and his staff are perfect hosts. And his chef always prepares a wonderful meal to go along with the talk.”

Mowday signed an agreement to work on a documentary of Cavalcante with Blackfin, Inc., of Lionsgate studios of California.

“The Cavalcante story has many layers,” Mowday commented. “Besides the escape and the difficult manhunt, my book delves into the factors that led to the escape and the trauma suffered by residents. Today, some still suffer from the fear.”

Mowday will have copies of his books for sale. For information on Mowday, see www.mowday.com. For information on the General Warren, see www.generalwarren.com.