Middleburg/Mason-Dixon
Line Historical Society
Upcoming Events
Thursday, April 20, 2022
Targeted Tracks
Scott Mingus is a retired scientist and executive in the global pulp and paper industry. A native of Ohio, he graduated from the Paper Science and Engineering Program at Miami University. He was part of the research team that developed the first commercially successful self adhesive U.S.Postage stamps and pioneered the development of the bar-code system.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad connected Hagerstown, MD to Harrisburg, PA. Its location enhanced its importance during some of the Civil War's most critical campaigns. Because of its proximity to major cities in the Eastern Theater, the CVRR was an enticing Confederate target. As invading armies jostled for position, the CVRR's valuable rolling stock was never far from the minds of Rebel Leaders. Northern military and Railroad officials knew the line was a prized target and coordinated - and just as often butted heads - in a series of efforts to ensure the Railroad's prized resources remained out of enemy hands. When they failed to protect the line, as they sometimes did, Southern horsemen wrought havoc on the Northern war effort by tearing up the tracks, seizing or torching Union supplies, and laying waste to warehouses, engine houses, and passenger depots.
Scott has written 21 books on the Civil War.
He is a highly respected historian.
Come join us for an exciting evening with a great program and tasty treats. And it's FREE
Susan Lyons
March 16, 2023
" Frances Perkins, Architect of the New Deal" Perkins was the first female presidential cabinet secretary and the central architect of the New Deal. She designed Social Security and public works programs. Her work resulted in the construction of hospitals, public schools, and related infrastructure. A social worker by training, Perkins also implemented workplace regulations that are standard to this day.
