Bruce Mowday, Author at Bruce E. Mowday

September 4, 2024

Lafayette Bicentennial talks and signings

by author Bruce E. Mowday includes stops in

New York City, Wilmington, and New Castle

Chester County presentations include West Chester, Westtown and Chadds Ford

           EAST GOSHEN _ Bruce E. Mowday, author of two books on Lafayette and chair of the Lafayette Bicentennial Brandywine Committee, has 19 Lafayette events scheduled before the end of the year.

“I attended the New York City grand Bicentennial inaugural event and it was spectacular, beginning with a parade on Broadway and concluding with a reception at the French Consulate,” Mowday said. “The American Friends of Lafayette is doing an outstanding job in spreading the word about America’s hero, Lafayette, throughout the country. I’m honored to be a small part of the celebration.”

Celebrations are being held for 13 months, beginning in New York City, to coincide with Lafayette’s return to the United States in 1824 and 1825 as America’s guest. On two days events will take place in the Brandywine area. The first is October 5 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in Chester. On July 26, 2025, events will take place in Chadds Ford and West Chester.

During the Chester event, Mowday will give a talk on Lafayette at 3:30 p.m. at the historic Chester Courthouse. He’s also scheduled to speak on September 11 at Brandywine Battlefield Park at 6:00 p.m. as part of the park’s Remembrance Day program. Lafayette was wounded at the battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777. As part of the Bicentennial Celebration, Mowday will give a talk at the New Castle Historical Society at 7:00 p.m. and then will be the Master of Ceremonies at the Robinson House for the Claymont Historical Society, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

“Lafayette did so much for our country,” Mowday. “He deserves to be remembered. Citizens, young and old, should be reminded of the sacrifices he made for freedom and independence here and in other parts of the world.”

Mowday begins September with a talk on Saturday, September 7, on Lafayette at Westtown Township at 10:30 a.m. On September 10, he is guest speaker at the Lafayette Masonic Lodge, Wilmington, at 6:00 p.m.  He is giving a noon talk at the West Chester County Club on September 12 for the West Chester Rotary.

Chadds Ford Days are being held on September 14 and 15 by the Chadds Ford Historical Society and Mowday will be signing his books Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero and Lafayette: America’s Young Hero & Guest, both days.

As part of the Paoli Battlefield Park Preservation Fund event on September 17 at the Black Powder Tavern, Wayne, at 6:00 p.m., Mowday will join Alisa Dupuy, portraying Adrienne Lafayette. Also, Mowday will sign books during Paoli Heritage Days from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on September 21. He will talk on Lafayette at 1 p.m. on October 11at Freedom’s Village in Coatesville.

Mowday will return to New York City on September 18 for a Lafayette presentation before a Daughters of the American Revolution event at the Explorer’s Club at 6:30 p.m. The Williamsburg, Virginia, Sons of the American Revolution will hear a Lafayette talk by Mowday on November 9 at noon.

During the annual Yorktown celebration, Mowday will sign books at the Gallery at York Hall on October 19. He’s also slated to speak in Annapolis, Maryland, at St. John’s College on December 14.

On December 5, Mowday has two Lafayette talks scheduled, one before the Wise women’s group at 11:30 a.m. and the other before a SAR gathering in Reading at 7:00 p.m. Mowday will also present on Lafayette at Valley Forge at the Delaware Historical Society on December 12.

For information on all of Mowday’s talks and signings and his books, see www.mowday.com. On September 16, at 7:00 p.m. Mowday will be speaking on his Gettysburg books before the Mt. Joy Historical Society.

Mowday, who is a member of the Chester County 250^th committee, has authored more than 20 books on history, true crime, business and sports. To schedule an event or purchase a signed copy of one of his books, send an email to mowday@mowday.com.

 

 

August 26, 2024

First year anniversary of escape of murderer Danilo Cavalcante

coincides with production of author Bruce E. Mowday’s book

A Killer at the Door by Schiffer Publishing

Signed, first edition, first printing copies can be reserved by contacting Mowday

           On Thursday morning, August 31, 2023, a diminutive murderer from Brazil escaped Chester County Prison by crab-walking the walls of the prison.  For almost two weeks, neighbors in Chester County communities were terrorized as more than 400 law enforcement officials scoured the fields, forests and underbrush of the picturesque county searching for Danilo Cavalcante.

Schiffer Publishing of Atglen, Pennsylvania, is completing the publication of author Bruce E. Mowday’s book A Killer at the Door: The Dramatic Prison Break and Manhunt for Convicted Murderer Danilo Cavalcante. The book is scheduled for a February 28, 2025, release.

Mowday, a former newspaper reporter, contacted more than 80 people for the book and conducted more than 40 formal interviews. Mowday has written three other true crime books connected to his reporting on the infamous Chester County Johnston brothers. The Johnston burglary gang murdered at least six people.

To secure a signed first edition, first printing copy of A Killer at the Door: The Dramatic Prison Break and Manhunt for Convicted Murderer Danilo Cavalcante contact Mowday at mowday@mowday.com. The list price is $24.99.

Cavalcante’s dramatic capture involved drones, K-9 units and thermal imaging. During his escape, Cavalcante broke into neighbors’ homes, stole a rifle and was shot at by one county resident. Cavalcante had been convicted of stabbing to death a woman in front of her two and wanted in connection with a murder in Brazil. While on the loose, the search for Cavalcante was reported in countries across the world.

The lives of residents were threatened and disrupted for two weeks as schools were closed, roads blocked and area businesses, including Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine Museum of Art closed. Residents were traumatized and some continue to experience post-traumatic stress. The cost of the escape has been estimated to be more than $15 million.

“This book has so many layers,” Mowday said. “First, you had the fear instilled in the community as a murderer was loose in their community. Law enforcement officers spent many hours searching for Cavalcante. The operation was impressive as related to me by members of the U.S. Marshals, FBI, Chester County Detectives and members of the local police departments. And, the book recounts the defects of Chester County government in protecting and then alerting the citizens of the county to the dangerous killer in its midst.”

Schiffer publishing publicized:

The gripping true story of murderer Danilo Cavalcante’s daring prison escape and intense manhunt in Chester County, PA in summer 2023.

In summer 2023, Chester County, Pennsylvania, was shaken by the daring escape of convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante.

Using a “crab-walking” method, Cavalcante scaled a prison wall, sparking a gripping two-week manhunt. He traversed forests, farmlands, and neighborhoods, evading law enforcement and causing schools to close, businesses to shutter, and streets to empty.

The pursuit showcased his survival skills and the relentless efforts of authorities using drones, thermal imaging, K-9 units, and traditional tracking.

The saga ended in a dramatic capture, emphasizing the thin line between freedom and confinement.

Chester County resident and award-winning journalist Bruce Mowday recounts the escape and search, drawing on firsthand accounts from residents, law enforcement, officials, and local reporters.

To contact Schiffer Publishing, see www.schifferbooks.com. Pre-orders, but not signed copies, are available from Schiffer, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

For more information on Mowday, see www.mowday.com. His true crime books include Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice, Stealing Wyeth and Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs: The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen William Davis and Richard Posey. Small-Town Cops was also published by Schiffer. Signed copies of his true crime, history, sports and business books are also available by contacting Mowday.

LAFAYETTE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

NEW YORK CITY

AUGUST 15, 2024 TO August 17, 2024

A grand celebration kicked off the Lafayette Bicentennial in New York City. During the festivities, 8^th generation descendants Virginie Lafayette and her daughters Heloise and Adelaide participated. Lafayette, portrayed by Mark Schneider, performed at all of the events and gave rousing talks. A great article on Mark was published on Thursday by the New York Times. Chuck Schwam of the American Friends of Lafayette and the New York City committee did an excellent job of hosting the celebration, especially considering the transportation challenges presented by the traffic in New York City. AFL President Alan R. Hoffman was featured in many of the events and Ben Goldman, who also portrays Lafayette at Bicentennial events, was at an event on Saturday.

You had to be there to experience the full excitement of the Lafayette celebration. The following is a brief recap.

The American Friends of Lafayette began the festivities with a welcoming dinner at Sailor’s Snug Harbor on Staten Island. Meeting at the AFL command post at the New York Marriott Downtown, members took a ferry from the Brookfield Place to Staten Island and then took shuttle buses to Sailor’s Snug Harbor. After dinner and entertainment, the members returned to the Marriott.

Friday’s events were amazing. AFL members were again transported by ferry to Staten Island where breakfast was waiting. Then members joined Lafayette to recreate (21^st century style) his landing in NYC 200 years ago. An airplane displaying a Welcome Lafayette banner, flew over the boat and a sailing club with crew dressed as Revolutionary War soldiers waited near the Statue of Liberty. About 10:00 a.m., Lafayette and AFL members gathered at Brookfield Place where music and speeches were made. At 10:30 a.m., Lafayette, dignitaries and AFL members gathered at Pumphouse Park and took part in a parade down Broadway to Evacuation Day Plaza. Lafayette and his descendants took part in a carriage with a NYPD escort. Some members commented during the parade that they stopped traffic on Broadway and lived to tell the tale. At 11 a.m. at Evacuation Day Plaza, a ceremony and raising of a French flag took place.

Friday afternoon began with a ceremony at City Hall and a visit in the Council Chamber where a portrait of Lafayette is displayed. The next stop was at the National Museum of American Indian and Alexander Hamilton Customs House. President Hoffman welcomed three speakers, including Ray Halbritter of the Oneida Nation who gave an Oneida perspective of Lafayette. James Kirby Martin of the University of Houston, talked on Major General Marquis de Lafayette and “The Nobility of Virtue.” Iona professor Nora Slonimsky talked about the history of Lafayette. The evening concluded with a social evening at Fraunces Tavern Restaurant. AFL members also toured the Tavern’s museum.

Saturday’s events began at the South Street Seaport where Living History talks were given on Lafayette and L’Hermione. Lunch was served at the Park Avenue Armory where tours, a book signing and Living History presentations took place. Presentations at the L’Alliance/Florence Gould Theater completed the afternoon activities.

An Evening at the French Consulate was the headlined event to conclude the session. As you can imagine, fine food and champagne were on the menu.

 

 

 

July 11, 2024

            Editors: This is an op-ed submission in connection to the Brandywine Valley’s participation in the Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration.

Brandywine Valley celebrates kickoff

of the Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration

with second Lafayette Day at Thornbury Farm 

         Two hundred years ago a French hero of the American Revolution, the Marquis Lafayette, was welcomed by hundreds of thousands of Americans in New York City to begin a 13-month grand tour of the United States as the Nation’s Guest.

One reason Lafayette was honored was that Americans were beginning to celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the founding of our country. Today, as we are commencing to celebrate the 250^th anniversary of the founding of our country, Lafayette is once again being honored.

Lafayette deserves the accolades. He was instrumental in obtaining France’s support as we won our freedom. He was a volunteer who spent much of his fortune on our freedom. He spilled his own blood during the battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777. There are so many reasons to honor the Frenchman.

On Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. the second Lafayette Day will be celebrated at Thornbury Farm, 1256 Thornbury Road, West Chester. The event is free and designed to be a fun, family event. The event is hosted by the Lafayette Bicentennial Brandywine Committee and farm proprietor Randell Spackman.

The event features medical artifacts from the Revolution from the J. Howard Wert collection, a heritage walk to where Lafayette was wounded, remarks from Adrianne Lafayette on her husband, and a reading of a prayer by relatives of the person who gave the prayer in West Chester on July 26, 1825, before Lafayette. There will also be games for the children, food trucks, remarks by dignitaries from Chester and Delaware counties and displays and information offered by historical organizations.

Lafayette Day is the perfect time to lean about an American hero.

Lafayette began his tour in New York City in August 1824. The American Friends of Lafayette is beginning its 13-month celebration in New York City, beginning August 15, 2024. The organization has been working for several years to recreate Lafayette grand tour. For information, see www.lafayette200.org.

One of the stops was in Chester and on October 5, 2024, an event will take place to commemorate the event. On July 26, 2025, events will take place in Chadds Ford and West Chester.

The members of the local and national committees of the American Friends hope you will attend as many of the celebrations as possible.

(Bruce E. Mowday is chair of the Lafayette Bicentennial Brandywine Committee and a member of the board of Chester County’s 250^th Committee. He can be reached at mowday@mowday.com.)

 

 

 

 

June 3, 2024

“I didn’t know France helped us (in the American Revolution)” 

         During my book events, I interact with many people in the community. My travels take me to many areas in Pennsylvania and neighboring states. The one lament I hear time and again is that schools don’t teach American history.

On Saturday in Boiling Springs at a very successful arts and craft show, a young man stopped to peruse my history and true crime books. He appeared to be in his mid-20s and he was articulate. His main interest was centered on the book I wrote about the sniper-killings of two Kennett Square policemen. He asked some good questions about the case and the evidence against the convicted murderer.

We began a brief discussion on my books on Lafayette. His knowledge of the American hero who was wounded at the battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777, was limited. I mentioned that Lafayette was responsible for the support from France that the United States needed to gain our freedom from England.

“I didn’t know France helped us,” was his reply.

The brief statement left me dumbfounded. The young man obviously had no understanding of the founding of our country. Indeed, wherever he went to school, the educational system was a failure.

In contrast, a woman stopped by my booth the same day and talked about the school system and the substance being taught. She and her friends have had enough of the perverted curriculum, she declared.

The discontent and divisiveness in this country on a myriad of subjects is evident by the one-on-one discussions I have at book events.

The American Friends of Lafayette is commemorating the bicentennial of Lafayette being honored as “America’s Guest.” For 13 months, Lafayette traveled the country in 1824 and 1825. Almost daily, parades, dinners and special events were held to honor his assistance in winning our freedom. For those interested in additional information, see www.lafayette200.org.

 

 

 

May 29, 2024

Renowned artist Karl J. Kuerner and author Bruce E. Mowday

present a special program on their book Emotional Brandywine

at the General Warren on Wednesday, June 26

Those attending will have a chance to interact with artist and author

          MALVERN _ The historic General Warren is hosting a dinner program with artist Karl J. Kuerner and author Bruce E. Mowday. They will give a presentation on their newly released book, Emotional Brandywine.

“The General Warren is a wonderful venue to talk about the American Revolution,” Mowday said. “The inn played a part in the Philadelphia campaign just after the September 11, 1777, battle at Brandywine.”

The event takes place on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the General Warren, 9 Old Lancaster Road, Malvern. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a 30-minute reception with light hors d’oeuvres. A meet and greet the artist and author will take place.

Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. Kuerner and Mowday will then give the presentation. Reservations are required for the event. To make a reservation, call the General Warren at 610 296-3637 and mention the lecture. The cost is $59.00 per person and includes dinner, unlimited soft beverages, coffee, and family style mini sweets. Adult beverages, tax and gratuity are additional.

Kuerner created 22 paintings depicting the essence of the largest land battle of the American Revolution. Mowday captured the history of the historic engagement and the emotion fashioned by Kuerner’s paintings.

“This is our second book in a series,” Kuerner said. “We began with Emotional Gettysburg. I selected scenes to paint that had significance to our nation’s history. Bruce wrote the essays. Readers told us after reading Emotional Gettysburg, they never will view Gettysburg the same.”

Mowday added, “The area covered by the battle at Brandywine, from the village of Kennett Square, across the fields of Chadds Ford and on to the town of Chester, is special today and in history. Karl creates special, thoughtful paintings. Karl’s paintings are impressive in Emotional Brandywine.”

Signed books will be available for purchase.

Kuerner was raised on land where skirmishes took place during the battle of Brandywine. His neighbors were the Wyeth family of artists. Kuerner’s artistic talent was recognized and nurtured at a very young age by Carolyn Wyeth – sister of Andrew Wyeth and a renowned artist in her own right.

​            Kuerner grew up surrounded by artists and the task of painting. From the age of seven he watched Andrew Wyeth paint some of his greatest works at the Kuerner Farm – Karl’s family homestead for three generations – and a major source of inspiration for more than 1,000 of Wyeth’s works of art – and eventually over 300 of Kuerner’s own works.

​            As Kuerner matured artistically, Andrew Wyeth took a keen interest in the young artist and took him under his wing – mentoring and teaching him for more than three decades. “Wyeth looked at Karl Kuerner and said, ‘It’s up to you to carry this on. And it won’t be easy’. . . . Wyeth added, ‘Karl understands what I’m about: pure, deep, emotion.  I have always emphasized to Karl that an artist must paint what he loves . . . and Karl has been painting that which he loves for nearly forty years now. His work is inspiring and deeply introspective . . . it exhibits a strong honest quality that comes from deep within and touches the ordinary in a profound way.”

​            Although Kuerner was initially influenced by the Wyeths, he is certainly not one of them – nor does he want to be. He is described by many as a fine painter of great merit – possessing his own intimate and straightforward style. He paints realistically using strong abstract shapes. He paints portraits of great variety. For more information on Kuerner and his paintings, see www.karljkuerner.com.

Mowday is an award-winning author and newspaper reporter. He has authored more than 25 books on history, sports, business and true crime. Mowday has appeared on numerous television and radio shows. For information on Mowday, see www.mowday.com.

 

 

 

 

May 16, 2024

Interact with authors Mary Walsh and Bruce E. Mowday

as the duo conducts a Book Marketing Workshop

at General Warren Inn in Malvern

You Wrote a Book… Now What? takes place Wednesday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m.

             MALVERN _ The General Warren Inne is hosting a Book Marketing Workshop with Pennsylvania authors Bruce E. Mowday and Mary Walsh. The evening’s program includes ample time to talk with the authors about book projects and the writing life.

Walsh, who is featured in talks and signings in New Orleans, Florida, and Massachusetts, and Mowday, who conducts signings and talks on his history and true crime books in a myriad of states, have teamed to provide valuable information on the publishing and marketing of books.

“This seminar – You Wrote a Book… Now What? – is for published authors, about to be published authors and those intrigued with the writing life,” Mowday said. “The General Warren provides a wonderful and relaxed setting for our workshop.”

The General Warren Inne is located at 9 Old Lancaster Road, Malvern. At 6:00 p.m., Walsh and Mowday will greet attendees in the Warren Tavern. Attendees are welcome to order beverages and food from General Warren on an ala carte basis. The kitchen is open until 9 pm.

The workshop begins at 7:00 p.m. To register for the event, go to bit.ly/BookMarketingWorkshop. The workshop cost is $49 per person. Preregistration is encouraged. Walsh and Mowday conducted a highly successful similar workshop in Lancaster earlier this year.

With more than 25 years of combined experience, Walsh, who lives in Mechanicsburg, and Mowday, who lives in East Goshen, will share their priceless knowledge of marketing books in the independent and traditional marketing worlds. Their marketing is non-traditional and successful! Two publishers asked Bruce to write books on marketing tips for authors.

“We are limiting the audience because we want to have enough time to talk individually with each participant,” Mowday said. “While some marketing techniques are common sense and universal, finding out what works best for the individual author is usually the key to success.”

Some of the subjects to be covered:

• Are you ready to publish?
• How do I identify my best salesperson?
• What is the good, bad and ugly of personal appearances?
• How do I make the most of my marketing budget?
• What are the steps to building a following?
• What are successful marketing strategies?
• How do I identify my audience?
• Is self-publishing a money-making venture?
• What is involved in self-publishing?
• What are the realities of being an author?

A majority of Walsh’s books are fiction and the majority of Mowday’s books are non-fiction.  Their approaches are somewhat different. Mowday, who has published more than 25 books and in December had 13 books ranked in the top 2 percent of all books listed on Amazon, has a non-traditional outlook on marketing.

For more information on Mowday’s books, see www.mowday.com. For Walsh’s books, see www.marywalshwrites.com.

I received the following email on Wednesday, May 9, 2024:

 

Thank you for sharing your time and talents by teaching with Pathways Institute at Landis Homes in Lititz during our Spring 2024 semester!

We were grateful for your willingness to teach LH104 Lafayette: The Making of an American Revolutionary War Hero.  As you can see from the attached evaluations, the course was appreciated by many.

Pathways Institute relies on the generous donation of your expertise and time to keep our program going.  We do so appreciate your ability to serve the community by providing high-quality, accessible learning opportunities for aging adults.

We have added you to our instructor database to receive information about teaching opportunities in a future semester.  If you have any questions or concerns, please be in touch with us.  Otherwise, we look forward to possibly working with you again in a future Pathways Institute class.

Best wishes,

Beth Graybill, Pathways Institute Manager at Landis Homes

Lorrie Stoltzfus, Pathways Institute Administrative Assistant

 

 

COURSE EVALUATION
Course Title: LH104 Lafayette: The Making of an American Revolutionary War Hero   Total Registered:                                      Total Attended:      42                            Total Responded:     42
			Poor		Fair		Good			Very Good		Excellent
How would you rate this course overall?							1			3		38
Course was informative:							1			2		39
Course met all of my expectations:							2			3		37
The instructor explained topics well:							1			4		37

 

What did you like most about the course?

• Learning about what our hero actually did in the Revolution.
• Excellent presentation.
• The instructor was obviously very well versed in this topic.
• Instructor knew the subject well and made it interesting.
• Lafayette was the namesake of my elementary school, so it was so nice to learn more about his hero.
• Extremely knowledgeable and informed – a very good speaker.
• Telling the history of Lafeyette and the French in the American Revolution as a story.
• The presentation was excellent.
• Very informative lecture about Lafayette.
• This course was excellent, the best I have attended here!
• He was an excellent speaker with great stories.
• He was a wonderful speaker!!
• Good speaker
• Enunciates well. Understandable and interesting storyteller.
• All of the discussion.
• The instructor was really good. The information I never knew.
• Excellent
• Please have this gentleman back again!
• Learned a lot about our history. Very interesting.
• The knowledge and presentation of the instructor.
• Great story. Well presented.
• Great speaker w/ passion – didn’t need/use technology.
• I appreciated his enthusiasm – and that there wasn’t a PowerPoint!

 

What improvements would you recommend for this course?

• Maybe a little more detail, such as a timeline, but the teacher had a very engaging style.

 

April 30, 2024

Lafayette book talks and signings

dominate May events

for author Bruce E. Mowday

Kennett Square, Millersville, Freedoms Foundation, Solanco

Chesterbrook and North East, Md., on author’s schedule

 

            EAST GOSHEN, PA. _ Author Bruce E. Mowday is slated to give talks on his books Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero and Lafayette: America’s Young Hero & Guest at venues across Chester County and in Maryland.

“The coming months are a perfect time for Lafayette to be featured,” Mowday said. “In August, the 13-month bicentennial celebration of Lafayette’s return to the United States begins. Lafayette was so instrumental in winning our freedom that we should honor him today.”

The Sons of the Revolution are hosting Mowday for a talk on Lafayette at Millersville University on May 5 at noon.  Three days later, May 8, at 7:00 p.m., the Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust will hear Mowday’s Lafayette presentation.

The third Lafayette talk by Mowday will take place on May 10 at noon at the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge.  Lafayette will be part of the presentation of the battle of Brandywine on May 14 as Mowday leads the Hershey Mill’s Discoverers on a bus tour. The tour is the second of a Road to Freedom series on the founding of our country. The tour has been filled.

“The American Friends of Lafayette is scheduling hundreds of events to coincide with Lafayette’s 1824-1825 tour. The kickoff one is in New York City in August. Chester is hosting an event on Saturday, October 5. Grand celebrations are being scheduled for Chadds Ford and West Chester on Saturday, July 26, 2025,” said Mowday who is chair of the Lafayette Bicentennial Brandywine Committee. For more information, see www.lafayette200.org.

Mowday’s May schedule begins on Thursday, May 2 at the Kennett Square Masonic Hall. He will speak on his book Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs: The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen William Davis and Richard Posey. The murders took place just blocks from where Mowday will give his presentation.

Kathy’s Corner Shop in North East, Md., is hosting Mowday as part of the town’s Second Friday celebration.  Mowday will be signing books from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on May 10.

The 14th annual Fashion for the Cure fundraising event to fight cancer will include a Mowday signing books at the Penn Oaks Golf Club, 150 Penn Oaks Drive, West Chester, on May 16 at 6:00 p.m.

Mowday concludes his scheduled events on May 18 at the Solanco Historical Society Living History event from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Robert Fulton Birthplace, 1932 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville.

Mowday, who is a member of the Chester County 250^th committee, has authored more than 20 books on history, true crime, business and sports. For all of his books and schedule of his events, see www.mowday.com. To schedule an event or purchase a signed copy of one of his books, send an email to mowday@mowday.com.

 

 

April 8, 2024

Emotional Brandywine book is now available

at Brandywine Museum of Art

and in Yorktown and the Lafayette Shoppe

Artist Karl J. Kuerner and author Bruce E. Mowday have 2 talks

 

            CHADDS FORD _ Emotional Brandywine, a book depicting the emotional side of the battle of Brandywine and the Brandywine valley, is now available at the Brandywine Museum of Art, at York Hall in Yorktown, Va., and nationwide through the Lafayette Shoppe, based in Williamsburg, Va.

“The book has been widely popular,” author Bruce E. Mowday said. “The first printing sold out within months last fall. The California publisher’s second printing is now available. Within the past week, we’ve had numerous requests for signed books.”

The Brandywine Museum of Art, Chadds Ford, now has signed copies. Renowned artist Karl J. Kuerner has a solo show at the museum to go along with the book. Kuerner selected the subjects for the book and Mowday wrote essays for the paintings.

Last week Lisa Ingegneri, owner of Williamsburg-based Lafayette Shoppe, added the book to her all-things Lafayette internet store. One of Kuerner’s paintings is Lafayette’s Sword. The shoppe can be found at www.lafayetteshoppe.com.

The Gallery at York Hall, Yorktown, reordered copies of Emotional Brandywine last week.

Also, Kuerner and Mowday are scheduled for two speaking engagements. They will give a talk on June 26 at the General Warren inne, Malvern. On July 15, the artist and author will give a presentation at the Sons of the American Revolution National Congress in Lancaster. Details are being finalized on both talks.

Emotional Brandywine, published by Regent Publishing, lists for $40.00. For information on obtaining signed copies, contact Mowday at mowday@mowday.com.

For more information on Kuerner, see his website at www.karljkuerner.com. For Mowday’s work, see his website at www.mowday.com.