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November 1, 2022

50^th anniversary of murders

of Kennett Square officers William Davis and Richard Posey

highlight author Bruce E. Mowday’s November book talks

Lafayette at Brandywine featured 

            WEST CHESTER _ November 15 marks the 50^th anniversary of the slayings of Kennett Square police officers William Davis and Richard Posey. Schiffer Publishing’s new book will be featured at five events by author Bruce E. Mowday in November.

“The community needs to remember the sacrifices made by officers Davis and Posey,” Mowday said. “All of America suffered the moment they were murdered as small town innocence was shattered. I was honored when asked by Schiffer Publishing to write this book.”

The book, Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs: The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen William Davis and Richard Posey, was released last week. Signed copies are available from the author by contacting Mowday at mowday@mowday.com. The book is also available from the publisher, book stores and the internet.

Mowday will give two dinner talks on the book this month. On Wednesday, November 2 Mowday will speak at the General Warren Inne, Malvern and on Wednesday, November 9, he will give a presentation at the Chadds Ford JunXion Café. Both events require reservations. Contact the restaurants for information.

The Oxford Area Historical Society will host Mowday for a talk on November 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Oxford Presbyterian Church. Mowday will debut the book in Maryland at a signing on Saturday, November 12 at Kathy’s Corner Shop, North East, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

“I’ve been asked to do a book presentation after the memorial being planned by Kennett Square on November 15,” Mowday said. “This talk will be a special honor.”

          Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero is the subject of a dinner talk before the Old Caln Historical Society at the Thorndale Inn on Saturday, November 5 at 5:00 p.m. Mowday will also speak on Lafayette before the Paoli Hospital Auxiliary during a meeting at Hershey’s Mill, East Goshen, on November 10 at 10:00 a.m. That evening Mowday is speaking on Lafayette before the Moorestown Historical Society at 7:00 p.m. at the Moorestown Library. The Milanof-Schock Library in Mt. Joy is hosting a Lafayette talk on November 21 at 6:00 p.m.

“Lafayette is such an important person. Without the young Frenchman’s assistance, we would never have defeated England in the American Revolution,” Mowday said. Barricade Publishing of New York released Mowday’s book on Lafayette in October 2021.

Author Charlene Briggs and Mowday will give a special presentation to the Longwood Rotary on November 17 at Longwood Gardens. The talk, The Legacy of War: A Perpetual Assault, was developed from Briggs’s book on World War II and Mowday’s history books. 

Mowday will be joining author Mary Walsh on November 18 and 19 for a book signing at the Archbishop Wood Holiday Craft Show. Two book signings by Mowday take place on November 3 at the Tel Hai Merchant Faire from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and at the North East Library, Maryland, on November 12 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

October 31, 2022

Schiffer Publishing releases new book

By Chester County author Bruce E. Mowday

On murders of two Kennett Square policemen

Officers William Davis and Richard Posey murdered 50 years ago

 

          ATGLEN _ Schiffer Publishing releases author Bruce E. Mowday’s new book, Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs: The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen William Davis and Richard Posey.

The book details the November 15, 1972, murders of the police officers, the investigation, court proceedings and the effects on the deaths of the victims’ families, Kennett Square and the nation.

“The officers and their sacrifices should not be forgotten,” author Mowday said. “I was pleased when Schiffer contacted me to write the book.” Mowday previously authored two other books connected with the notorious Johnston gang crime ring. The person convicted of the murders of Davis and Posey was Ancell Hamm, a member of the Johnston gang.

The book was released on Friday by the Atglen publisher. The cost is $24.99. Signed copies can be obtained by contacting Mowday at mowday@mowday.com. The book is sold through the publisher, www.schifferbooks.com, and at book stores and on the internet.

Comments on the book include, “Bruce Mowday’s Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs is a fascinating, detailed work of history, legal process and culture;” “Bruce Mowday’s book is ‘spot on’ presenting factual details on the tragic murders.”

Special presentations will be given by Mowday on Wednesday, November 2 at the General Warren Inne, Malvern, and Chadds Ford JunXion Café on Wednesday, November 9. Contact the restaurants for information and reservations.

Mowday has authored two other books on the Johnston gang, Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice and Stealing Wyeth. All of Mowday’s books can be seen at www.mowday.com. All of Mowday’s talks and signings are listed on the website.

The ranking of Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs: The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen William Davis and Richard Posey on Amazon has been as high as 46,494 of Amazon’s more than 13 million books. In the category of Murder and Mayhem True Crime, the book ranks 1,686.

 

 

 

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
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  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.