Author Bob Hileman, Jr. will present a 45 minute program on the life and military career of Colonel James E. Crowther at the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Monday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m.
\nColonel Crowther commanded the 110th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers composed of men from Central Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia.
\nThe author of two books, The Crowther Letters: Family, Companions and Rebels and The Crowther Letters: Chasing Stonewall to Chancellorsville, Hileman\u2019s books are based on letters written by Colonel James E. Crowther, telling of his experiences during the American Civil War.
\nColonel Crowther was the owner of a livery stable, whose family lived in Tyrone.
\nThe books use letters written by Crowther to his family to tell of more than death and carnage on the battlefield. The letters tell of how he had to deal with the unique problems of a regiment where half of the companies came from a city environment and the other half from country communities. The differences between the two groups were apparent and bringing them together presented a major problem.
\nAt the same time Crowther dealt with problems within the regiment, he also had to handle family and business matters at home.
\nHis story is not a typical Civil War tale, although the description of significant engagements are still there, including important battles at Kernstown, Port Republic, Second Manassas, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.
\nIt is in Chancellorsville where Colonel James Crowther, along with half of the men in the regiment, died honorably after refusing to surrender.
\nNot only a great book for Civil War enthusiasts, this story may interest and entertain people of all walks of life.
\nThe Pennsylvania Military Museum is located on Business Route 322 in Boalsburg. It is one of 26 historic sites and museums on the Pennsylvania Trail of History, and administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
\nFor more information, visit www.phmc.state.pa.us or call 466-6263.
\nTo request a free 24-page visitor\u2019s guide, visit the PHMC website or call toll free, 1-866-PA TRAIL.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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