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October 25, 2022

Chadds Ford JunXion Café hosts a special

Mystery Dinner with author Bruce E. Mowday

on Wednesday, November 9 with two seatings

Mowday will discuss his latest book on the murders of two Kennett Square policemen

            CHADDS FORD _ Chadds Ford JunXion Café is hosting a special Mystery Dinner with author Bruce E. Mowday. Mowday will be talking about latest book on the murders of Kennett Square policemen William Davis and Richard Posey.

            “I’m so pleased that Ryan Derfler and everyone at Chadds Ford JunXion Café is preparing this event,” Mowday said. “The dinner is six days before the 50^th anniversary of the slaying of the two Kennett Square policemen. Officers Davis and Posey deserved to be remembered and honored.”

Two seatings, one at 5:00 p.m. and the other at 7:00 p.m., will be offered at the café, 880 Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square. Reservations are required as seating is limited to 20 participants. To make a reservation, go to https://www.cfjunxion.com/events.

The meal is a 7-course global-fusion dinner by JunXion Cafe Chef’s Isbeth Roush & Margarita Perez with complimentary wine pairing. A personalized, autographed copy of the book is included in the $175.00 price.

The menu is:

• Caponata on a crostini bruschetta drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette on a bed of arugula. This is a traditional Sicilian appetizer dish perfect to pair with cheese and wine. An Italian staple for every gathering.
• Vol au vents stuff with-creamy crab and mushrooms sauce. This is a French-baked puff pastry filled with savory flavors.
• Creamy pumpkin soup with Crème Fraiche. A well-known Haitian soup was created to celebrate independence from the French colony.
• Cabrito Fish – Pescado Cabrito. A north coast Colombian dish that is prepared by stuffing the fish with a mix of fresh vegetables on a traditional Caribbean lemon sauce wrapped in plantain leaves. Serve with coconut rice.
• Sweet ending. Latin American Tres leches cake with a Colombian coffee twist. A popular sponge cake in a mixture of three milks (tres leches).

 

 

 

October 24, 2022

Mowday Group celebrates 25^th anniversary

of assisting clients with media relations needs

President Bruce E. Mowday has authored more than 20 books

          WEST CHESTER _ For the past quarter century, the Mowday Group has assisted non-profit organizations, companies and individuals with media relation and publishing needs.

“I remember the day in October 1997 that I walked out of the office of the old Daily Local News building in West Chester to begin my new company,” said President Bruce E. Mowday. “I worked in journalism for more than 20 years as a reporter and editor. My last position was of managing editor. I had an idea for a company that would assist non-profits, for-profits, journalists and the public. The longevity of my company proves my entrepreneurial idea was valid.”

During the quarter century, Mowday was surprised by the varied and unique projects his company handled. “I’ve helped with a number of land preservation projects. My non-profit endeavors included many worthwhile organizations across the region. On the corporate side, I’ve worked with law firms, banks, insurance and real estate companies. I’ve also assisted several governmental entities.

“I’ve worked with so many professional and talented individuals over the years,” Mowday said. “I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment with the publication of each of my books. I have the same feelings when I assist other writers in becoming published authors.” The Mowday Group offers publishing services.

Mowday became a paid professional when he was 17 years old. He wrote sports for the old Coatesville Record. His newspaper career included time at the St. Louis Sun and Daily Local News.  Also, he was an editor and writer for local, regional and international magazines. And, Mowday hosted radio shows on two local stations.

Mowday traces the origins of his writing to the day his grandmother gave him original articles written by the ancestor at the time of the American Civil War. Mowday carried on the family tradition as his father also worked in newspapers and a cousin owns a paper in Maine.

Four of Mowday’s books, including his first on Fort Delaware, are Civil War themed. Three relate to Gettysburg. “I didn’t plan on writing about Gettysburg as there are thousands of books on the subject. One day I realized the Union troops that defeated the Southerners during Pickett’s Charge hadn’t been the subject of a book. I wrote Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story. During the research I met the curator of the J. Howard Wert collection, the largest private collection of Gettysburg artifacts. I worked with the curator, Craig Caba, on a book on the collection. Emotional Gettysburg was the third book. Renowned artist Karl J. Kuerner painted 20 wonderful original paintings and I wrote essays to go with them.

Pennsylvania Cable Network has aired a number of shows on Mowday’s books. “I remember standing behind the podium used by President Lincoln at his Gettysburg Address to begin one of the shows,” Mowday said. “The podium is part of the Wert collection. I was live on PCN when the 150^th anniversary re-enactment of Pickett’s Charge took place, what a sight to glance over my shoulder to see thousands of people in the field with the famous charge took place.”

Mowday is working with Kuerner on a book to complete a trilogy on the American Revolution battle of Brandywine. “I did the first in depth look at the battle, September 11, 1777: Washington’s Defeat at Brandywine Dooms Philadelphia. I was amazed no book on the battle had been written. The second book is so important to Brandywine our nation’s history. I say books tell me to write them and it is true of Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero. Without Lafayette and Brandywine, a good chance exists France would not have entered the war as our ally and without France we wouldn’t have won our freedom from England. The upcoming Emotional Brandywine book with Kuerner will complete the trilogy.

“I didn’t start out to write trilogies. My three true crime books, based on my reporting as a newspaper reporter, are a trilogy. Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice, detailed Chester County’s most notorious gang. The second book was Stealing Wyeth. A gang member masterminded the theft of 15 paintings from the Wyeth estate. The third book in the trilogy is being released this week. The book details the murders of Kennett Square policemen William Davis and Richard Posey. Their deaths took place 50 years ago.”

All of Mowday’s books and his company’s services can be seen on his website, www.mowday.com. To contact Mowday, send an email to mowday@mowday.com.

Mowday gives frequent talks on his books, writing, publishing and history. He believes in giving back to the community and has served as president of the boards of the Chester County Historical Society, Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau and Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates. He was also a member of the Downingtown Main Street Association and the Valley Forge Park Alliance.

“Businesses should do more than provide services to the community,” Mowday said. “Individuals should make positive contributions when possible.”

 

October 14, 2022

  General Warren Welcomes Back
Chester County author Bruce E. Mowday ~  Wednesday, November 2, 2022
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  Bruce will speak on his new book
“Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs”
Marking the 50^th anniversary of the slaying of
Kennett Square policemen William Davis & Richard Posey

            MALVERN _ The General Warren is hosting author Bruce E. Mowday for a dinner and talk on his new book, marking the 50^th anniversary of the slayings of Kennett Square policemen William Davis and Richard Posey.

            “I believe the sniper slaying of the two policemen marked the end of small-town innocence throughout America,” Mowday said. “My book honors the fallen heroes and details the professionalism of the law enforcement officers during the exhaustive investigation and prosecution of the killer.”

The General Warren, 9 Old Lancaster Rd, Malvern, has prepared a special menu for the event on Wednesday, November 2. The cost is $62.00 per person and included hors d’oeuvres, meal, soft beverages, coffee/tea. Alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity are additional charges. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 610 296-3637. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with the meal and talk starting at 6:15 p.m.

The Kennett Square officers were murdered on November 15, 1972. Schiffer Publishing contacted Mowday about writing a book on the slayings of Davis and Posey. Mowday interviewed family members of both officers and many of the investigators of the case for his book. Besides consulting court records and newspaper accounts, the author talked to Kennett Square residents. He also corresponded with the criminal convicted of the crimes.

“The book on the murders of the policeman is the final work of a trilogy on the Johnston gang, Chester County’s most notorious criminals,” Mowday said. As a newspaper reporter, Mowday covered the gang’s criminal cases. “The Johnston gang was responsible for multiple murders. They were a gang of thieves that stole construction equipment, tractors, Corvettes and antiques.” Mowday’s other works on the Johnstons are Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice and Stealing Wyeth.

The General Warren suggests making reservations as soon as possible. Earlier this year, Mowday made two presentations at the General Warren on his book Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero and both were sold out.

The menu:

Starter Course:
Mushroom Turnovers
Roasted Kennett Square mushrooms, caramelized onions,
toasted hazelnuts, rosemary pistou

Entrée Course:
Coffee Rubbed Short Rib
braised beef short rib, Doe Run Farms cheese grits, roasted broccoli

Dessert Course:
Dutch Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese
warm apple pie topped with sharp cheddar cheese, vanilla ice cream

 

October 3, 2022

 Author Bruce E. Mowday’s newest book

on the murders of two Kennett Square policemen

featured in October book talks and signings

Lafayette and a ghost train appearance is on his schedule

            WEST CHESTER _ This month Schiffer Publishing of Atglen, Pennsylvania, releases author Bruce E. Mowday’s latest book, Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs: The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen William Davis and Richard Posey.

            The book marks the 50^th anniversary of the two policemen being ambushed on November 15, 1972, outside the Kennett Square police station.

“The cold-blooded murders marked the end of innocence in small town America,” Mowday said. “If law enforcement officers were attacked in a town such as Kennett Square, then no place was safe.”

Mowday interviewed family members of both officers and many of the investigators of the case for his book. Besides consulting court records and newspaper accounts, the author talked to Kennett Square residents. He also corresponded with the criminal convicted of the crimes.

For signed copies of the book, contact Mowday at mowday@mowday.com. He has written more than 20 books on history, true crime, sports and business. For all of his books, see Mowday’s website at www.mowday.com.

“The book on the murders of the policeman is the final work of a trilogy on the Johnston gang, Chester County’s most notorious criminals,” Mowday said. As a newspaper reporter, Mowday covered the gang’s criminal cases. “The Johnston gang was responsible for multiple murders. They were a gang of thieves that stole construction equipment, tractors, Corvettes and antiques.” Mowday’s other works on the Johnstons are Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice and Stealing Wyeth.

Mowday’s first talk on the book will be Sunday, October 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kennett Brewing Company, 109 South Broad Street, Kennett Square. On October 25, Mowday will talk about his new book before the Chester County Antique Car Club at 7:30 p.m. in West Chester.

In November, Mowday will appear at the General Warren Inne, Malvern, on November 2 for a dinner discussion. Reservations are need. Reservations will also be required for his two dinner talks on November 9 at the Chadds Ford JunXion Café. The Oxford Area Historical Society is hosting a talk on the slayings of officers Davis and Posey on November 16.

The Johnston gang is the subject of Mowday’s talk on October 8 at 1:00 p.m. at the Coatesville Library. Also that day, he will sign books at the Humphrey Marshall Day celebration in Marshallton. Mowday has two Stealing Wyeth talks scheduled, on October 11 at the Church of the Saviour in Wayne and October 28 at the Hershey’s Mill Golf Club. The Hershey Mill’s event is sold out.

Mowday’s Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero book is the subject of the author’s first talk in October. He will be appearing at the Rising Sun branch of the Cecil County Library at 6:00 p.m. on October 5.

“Lafayette is such an important person in our nation’s history,” Mowday said. “He proved himself on the Brandywine battlefield on September 11, 1777. He spilled his blood for our independence. Lafayette and Brandywine are linked to freedom.”  Barricade Publishing released the Lafayette book in October 2021.

On October 15, Mowday will give two talks on Lafayette. He will speak at a Daughters of the American Revolution luncheon at the Radley Run Country Club and then at a MENSA meeting at Baldwin’s Book Barn at 4:00 p.m.

Mowday will join the Yorktown, Virginia, celebration and sign books at the American Revolution Museum from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lafayette was one of the American commanders responsible for the surrender of British General Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown.

Author Mowday’s other two October talks will be at Bayard Rustin High School on October 26 and before the Masons in Philadelphia on October 26.

During the month, Mowday will speak at a book club in Mount Joy and be interviewed for a radio show and also a podcast on the Johnstons for a North Carolina station. He will join author Charlene Briggs for a presentation at Ware Presbyterian, Oxford on October 27 on issues facing veterans and the public caused by combat.

Mowday will conclude his extremely busy month by taking part in the WEGO Rotary’s Ghost Train ride on October 28 at 6 p.m. at the train station in West Chester. “This is a benefit event,” Mowday commented. “I’m not telling ghost stories. I’m recalling true encounters I’ve had at Gettysburg and other places.”

 

 

September 2, 2022

Lafayette featured at nine events

in September by author Bruce E. Mowday

Stealing Wyeth book talk is on author’s schedule

 WEST CHESTER _ Lafayette, an American hero, is featured at nine events in September by author Bruce E. Mowday.

“September was an important month in the life of Lafayette,” Mowday remarked. He was born on September 6, 1757, in France and celebrated his 20^th birthday at the Hale-Byrnes house in Delaware, just five days before the battle of Brandywine, on September 11, 1777.

“Brandywine, Lafayette and freedom are bonded together in history. At Brandywine, Lafayette shed his blood to help to defend Washington’s army against the British. Brandywine marked the ascent of Lafayette to the status of an American hero. Without France’s assistance, we would never have defeated the British for our independence. Without Lafayette, France would not have been our great ally.”

Mowday authored the book Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero. Barricade Publishing of New York released the book less than a year ago and a second printing was ordered within weeks of its release.

Mowday begins his busy September with a book signing at the Celebrate America festival on Saturday afternoon, September 3, at 1289 Creek Road, Lititz.  During the remainder of Labor Day weekend, Mowday will sign books at the Museum of the American Revolution, 101 South 3^rd Street, Philadelphia, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. each day.

Two major area festivals, Chadds Ford Days on September 10 and September 11 and Brandywine 2022 at Sandy Hollow, Birmingham Township, on September 24 and September 25 will include presentations on Lafayette by Mowday.

“Also on the anniversary of the battle of Brandywine, September 11, I’ll be giving a presentation at the Hale Byrnes House in Newark, Delaware, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. This is the historic home where Lafayette celebrated his 20^th birthday before the battle.”

Mowday will also be signing books at the Paoli Battlefield’s Military Timeline event on September 17 in Malvern from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

On September 8, Mowday will give a talk on his book Stealing Wyeth before the New London Historical Society at 7:00 p.m. in West Grove.

For information on all of Mowday’s books and signings, see www.mowday.com.

Mowday’s October schedule also includes talks in Virginia and Maryland besides Pennsylvania presentations in West Chester, Coatesville, Marshallton, East Goshen and Philadelphia.

August 31, 2022

Lafayette and America’s Freedom Bonded at Brandywine

By Bruce E. Mowday

          Some years after the September 11, 1777, battle of Brandywine, a writer penned details of the fighting along the Brandywine River weren’t necessary as every reader knew the facts of the valiant American stand against the British army upon the fields of Birmingham Hill and Sandy Hallow.

Sadly, few Americans today are aware of the heroics that General George Washington’s army performed against the forces of British Generals William Howe and Charles Cornwallis that day. Many a brave American became a casualty in the name of freedom. During the late afternoon, a portion of the American army halted the British advance for more than an hour, enough time for the majority of Washington’s army to escape to Chester that evening.

Indeed, the stand Washington’s troops made on the fields surrounding the Birmingham Meeting House saved the American army from complete defeat. British officers lamented in their journals that if another few hours of daylight remained, Washington’s army would have ceased to exist and the American Revolution ended in ignominious defeat.

The 245^th anniversary of the battle is upcoming and a grand re-enactment event will take place at Sandy Hallow in Birmingham Township on September 24 and September 25. Almost 1,000 re-enactors, including members of cavalry and cannoneers, will give demonstrations. The family-oriented educational event is open to the public.

The public will have an opportunity to recognize the Marquis Lafayette’s contribution to American freedom. As with the details of the battle of Brandywine, many Americans are unaware of deeds of Lafayette, an American hero.

The young French nobleman celebrated his 20^th birthday less than a week before Brandywine. Even though given a commission in Washington’s army and a former member of the French army, Lafayette had never been in a battle. The volunteer was just another European staff officer without a command as September 11 dawned. By late afternoon, Lafayette established himself as an American freedom fighter. When Washington’s army was threatened with annihilation, Lafayette rushed to Birmingham Hill to aid Washington’s troops. Lafayette dismounted and commanded troops of General Thomas Conway as the British soldiers moved within yards of Lafayette.

Lafayette was shot in his left leg, thus spilling his blood for American freedom. Lafayette’s courage and willingness to put his life on the line proved to Washington, Lafayette’s fellow officers and Washington’s troops that Lafayette was dedicated to American freedom. He was not just another European looking to make a reputation and riches at the expense of America’s bid for independence.

When wounded on the afternoon of September 11, 1777, Lafayette began his ascent to becoming an American hero. Lafayette developed into an able commander. He also was a strong and relentless advocate for America. Washington’s troops would have been hard-pressed to defeat England without the military aid of France. Without Lafayette, France would not have been America’s staunch ally.

Brandywine, Lafayette and Freedom should be forever linked.

(Bruce E. Mowday authored the book Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero. The book was recently released by Barricade Publishing of New York. For more information on Mowday, see www.mowday.com. Details on the battle of Brandywine event at Sandy Hallow can be found at www.brandywine2022.com.)

 

August 1, 2022

Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero

featured in talks and presentations in coming weeks

Author Bruce E. Mowday focuses on Brandywine’s contribution to freedom

           WEST CHESTER _ The American Revolution’s battle of Brandywine played a vital role, and overlooked by historians for centuries, in winning the war against England. Author Bruce E. Mowday’s upcoming talks will highlight the Marquis Lafayette’s important contribution to winning American’s freedom and the part played by Brandywine.

“When I began researching Lafayette role in America’s fight for independence, and specifically the importance of Lafayette’s shedding his blood at Brandywine on September 11, 1777, the link was obvious,” Mowday said. “We would have not defeated the British without France’s assistance. Without Lafayette’s dedication to our cause, France might never have been our staunch ally. Until Lafayette volunteered to stem an American rout at Brandywine and suffered a wound, Lafayette was just another unknown European officer on General George Washington’s staff. Lafayette’s actions that day proved his dedication to our cause and began his rise to the status of an American hero.

“During my research, an official of the national American Friends of Lafayette organization told me his organization always knew Lafayette was the main story of Brandywine. He wondered why the people at Brandywine didn’t recognize the significance of Lafayette and the battle of Brandywine.”

After years of research and consultation with Lafayette historians, Mowday’s book, Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero, was released in late 2021 by Barricade Publishing of New York.

“During my talks and presentations in the past months, I’ve found that many people know the name Lafayette, but few know what he did to secure our freedom,” Mowday said.  “People are amazed that a 19 year old would leave his country and family, defy his king and spend a good part of his fortune in a land where he had never visited and didn’t fluently speak the language.”

Mowday has two talks on Lafayette scheduled this month. The first is a private organization outside of Coatesville and the second is on August 14 in Delaware Water Gap at the Sycamore Grille, at 5:00 p.m. For more information on Mowday and his talks, email him at mowday@mowday.com and see his website at www.mowday.com.

“September is a busy month as the 245^th anniversary of the battle of Brandywine is celebrated,” Mowday said. “On September 10 and part of September 11, I’ll be at Chadds Ford Days, organized by the Chadds Ford Historical Society. I’ll give a talk on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. On Sunday, September 11 at the Hale Byrne House in Delaware at 3:00 p.m. I’ll again speak on Lafayette. A major event is taking place on September 24 and September 25 at Sandy Hallow, part of the Brandywine battlefield, in Birmingham Township.  I’m scheduled to give a talk at the beginning of this two-day event, which is expected to have about 1,000 re-enactors and thousands of spectators.”

Mowday will be signing his Lafayette book and other works at two community events in Lititz. On August 13, he participating in the Lititz Rotary Craft Show and on September 3 he will attend the Celebration of American event.

Mowday has two presentations scheduled on his true crime book Stealing Wyeth. On August 30 he will talk at the Broomall Rotary in Newtown Square at 6:15 p.m. and on September 8 at 7:00 p.m. he’ll talk at the New London Historical Society.

A Civil War presentation will be given in Havre de Grace, MD, on August 5. Mowday has written four books on the Civil War, three of them on Gettysburg.

July 18, 2022

                     WEST CHESTER _ Pennsylvania Cable Network has indicated the network will record the presentation of Chester County authors Charlene L. Briggs and Bruce E. Mowday on Gettysburg and the Legacy of War: A Perpetual Assault.

The presentation will be given at the George Spangler Farm and Field Hospital, 488 Blacksmith Shop Road, Gettysburg, on Saturday, July 23 at 1:00 p.m. The Spangler property is part of the Gettysburg Foundation. The program is free and open to the public.

Joining Briggs and Mowday will be Craig Caba, curator of the J. Howard Wert Gettysburg Collection. Caba will display medical artifacts from the battle of Gettysburg. The Wert collection is the largest private collection of Gettysburg artifacts.

“Soldiers, their families, friends and society have suffered from the effects of war since the first battle was fought centuries ago,” Mowday said. “We thank the Gettysburg Foundation for giving us this opportunity to talk about this important subject, PTSD. PTSD continues to be a serious issue today.”

Briggs authored Letters to Lida, with her father, S/Sgt David J. Lemal. The memoir is about S/Sgt Lemal’s experiences in World War II and includes 150 letters he wrote to his mother throughout the war. Mowday has authored a number of history books, including three on Gettysburg and two on the American Revolution.

“When my father and I went on book tour, the flood gates opened.” Briggs said. “So many veterans and their family members shared stories with us about how the war affected them and their family.”  There is a silent side to conflict, Briggs discovered, that lives on in soldiers long after the war is over and often directly impacts their family.

“Charlene and I both strongly believe the legacy of war should receive more attention,” Mowday said. “War inflicts lasting, severe physical, mental and emotional scars on veterans, their families, their friends and society.

The program includes personal stories and historical references on the extent of war’s influence and information on resources and programs on healing for survivors. To schedule a talk, or for more information, contact author Bruce Mowday at mowday@mowday.com.

Briggs, Caba and Mowday will be the venue before and after the talk to discuss the program, the artifacts and the authors’ books.

 

June 27, 2022

Author Bruce E. Mowday takes part

in National Bell Ringing Day on July 4 and

four events during Gettysburg anniversary

Mowday gives Lafayette talk for Paoli Battlefield on July 12

          WEST CHESTER, PA. _ July is a busy month for author Bruce E. Mowday as he is taking part in National Bell Ringing Day ceremonies on July 4 and three events in Gettysburg during the anniversary of the pivotal engagement of the Civil War.

“I was honored to be asked to give a presentation during the National Bell Ringing Day event,” Mowday said. “The tradition began with President John F. Kennedy proclaiming July 4 as the day to remember the ringing of the bell to announce the signing of the Declaration of Independence.”

The event begins at 1:30 p.m. on July 4 at the Unionville Presbyterian Church, 815 Wollaston Road, Kennett Square. The ringing of the bells takes place at 2:00 p.m. Mowday will speak on Lafayette and his contributions to America’s freedom. Mowday’s latest book is Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero.

Mowday will speak on Lafayette and his book on July 12 at The General Warren inne, 9 Old Lancaster Road, Malvern, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The talk is part of the Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund speakers’ series. Reservations are required. Call The General Warren at 610.296.3637 for reservations.

“Lafayette risked his life, his family and the wrath of his king to help us win our freedom from England,” Mowday said. “His deeds need to be remembered.”

Mowday has written three books on Gettysburg and he will be in the town on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3. The Civil War battle took place on July 1, 2 and 3, 1863.  He will sign books on July 2 at the Gettysburg Travel Center, 778 Baltimore Street, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. On July 3, his book signings will take place 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Jennie Wade House, 548 Baltimore Street, and at the Farnsworth House Inn, 401 Baltimore Street, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

On Sunday 4:30 p.m. at the Gettysburg Heritage Center, 297 Steinwehr Avenue, Mowday and artist Karl J. Kuerner will give a presentation on their book Emotional Gettysburg.  Kuerner, the only artist personally instructed by Andrew Wyeth and his sister, painted 20 original creations for the book and Mowday wrote essays.

“This book is all about emotions,” said renowned artist Karl J. Kuerner. “The strong feelings emanating from the hallowed ground of Gettysburg is the foundation of this book. Few places exist in the world emit the sensitive energy that is found at Gettysburg.” The book combines today’s rich landscapes with the Pennsylvania town’s Civil War history.

One reader said she would never look at Gettysburg the same after reading Emotional Gettysburg. Other comments include, “Mr. Mowday, I just read Emotional Gettysburg cover to cover. There are thousands of books about Gettysburg, some are all text, and some have photos. Photos rarely capture emotion. Karl’s paintings bring emotion and detail so much that I could feel the moment, smell the air and hear the sounds. Congratulations on creating a truly new vision of Gettysburg.” Also, “Thoroughly appreciating Emotional Gettysburg. It places you there with sadness over so many hopeful, dedicated, young lives snuffed out in a moment, forever gone, with the whisper of a bullet.” And, “Kudos to both of you for creating an emotional treasure.”

Mowday’s other Gettysburg books include Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story and J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg. Mowday has written more than 20 books on history, true crime, business and sports. For more information, see www.mowday.com. To order signed copies, contact the author at mowday@mowday.com.

“Gettysburg is so rich in history in so many ways,” Mowday commented. “Lives were impacted, as seen in Emotional Gettysburg. The Union’s brave heroes of Pickett’s Charge, overlooked for years, are detailed in my Pickett’s Charge book. And a wonderful collection of artifacts, including the podium used by President Lincoln at his Gettysburg Address, is depicted in the Wert book. The assembly represents the largest private collection of artifacts from Gettysburg.

Mowday will return on Gettysburg on July 23 with author Charlene Briggs, who wrote a book about her father’s experiences in World War II, to present a program on Gettysburg and the Legacy of War: A Perpetual Assault. Mowday and Briggs will combine information from their books to look at PTSD. Craig Caba, curator of the Wert Collection, will take part. The presentation hosted by the Gettysburg Foundation will take place Saturday, July 23 at the Spangler Farm, 488 Blacksmith Shop Road, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

In July, Mowday will give a presentation on his Johnston gang true crime books on July 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Jenner’s Pond, 2000 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove. Barricade Publishing has published Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice and Stealing Wyeth. In August Schiffer Publishing is releasing his book on the murders of Kennett Square policemen Willian Davis and Richard Posey, Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs.

 

Emotional Gettysburg

 

“Mr. Mowday, I just read Emotional Gettysburg cover to cover. There are thousands of books about Gettysburg, some are all text, and some have photos. Photos rarely capture emotion. Karl’s paintings bring emotion and detail so much that I could feel the moment, smell the air and hear the sounds. Congratulations on creating a truly new vision of Gettysburg.” 

Renowned artist Karl J. Kuerner and author Bruce E. Mowday will be giving a presentation on their book Emotional Gettysburg at the Gettysburg Heritage Center, 297 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, on Sunday, August 3, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.

“This book is all about emotions,” said renowned artist Karl J. Kuerner. “The strong feelings emanating from the hallowed ground of Gettysburg is the foundation of this book. Few places exist in the world emit the sensitive energy that is found at Gettysburg.”

The book combines today’s rich landscapes with the Pennsylvania town’s Civil War history.

Kuerner created 20 original paintings of Gettysburg combining today’s peaceful existence with the history of the pivotal battle of the American Civil War. Kuerner, who lives in Chadds Ford, PA, is the only artist to be personally tutored by the two members of the famous Wyeth family of artists, Andrew and Carolyn Wyeth, the children of world class artist and book illustrator N. C. Wyeth.

Kuerner enlisted award-winning reporter and author Mowday of West Chester, PA, to write essays combining the history of the battle that preserved the United States with the painter’s impressions of Gettysburg today and in 1863. Mowday has authored more than 20 books, including three other books on the Civil War and two others centered on Gettysburg, Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story and J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg.

One reader said she would never look at Gettysburg the same after reading Emotional Gettysburg. Other comments:

“Thoroughly appreciating Emotional Gettysburg. It places you there with sadness over so many hopeful, dedicated, young lives snuffed out in a moment, forever gone, with the whisper of a bullet.”

“Kudos to both of you for creating an emotional treasure.”