Get a quick history lesson before going to the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg on July 4, 5, and 6. Our poster page details troop movements and describes the life of an enlisted soldier on the battlefield. See More

East of Gettysburg by James McClure takes a look at events in York County during the Civil War. It is available at Borders Books & Music in Springettsbury Township.

James McClure, author of East of Gettysburg, earned a master s degree in American Studies from Penn State Harrisburg. His research at Penn State focused on York County journalism history. He is the author of Never to be Forgotten, Nine Months in York Town and Almost Forgotten.

James McClure, author of East of Gettysburg, examines this question: Should York s leaders have surrendered to the invading Confederates in late June 1863? That decision in the days before the Battle of Gettysburg became controversial the moment it was made, and the debate continues to this day. Framing the debate: Surrender or not?

The permanent exhibit, "The Civil War Comes to York County," is open to the public at the York County Heritage Trust's Historical Society Museum, 250 E. Market St., York. You can also view the online Civil War Comes to York County presentation.

· Gen. Jubal Early's "Autobiographical Sketch" is available at docsouth.unc.edu/early/menu.html.
· Gen. John B. Gordon's "Reminiscences" is available at docsouth.unc.edu/gordon/gordon.html.