Chester County author Bruce E. Mowday is scheduled to take part in at least 24 events related to our nation’s 250th anniversary celebration this year, including one presented in Massachusetts.

“This year we all should be dedicated to learning about our nation’s history,” Mowday said. “This is the time to examine the foundations of our nation and those who established and sacrificed for our great republic.”

Mowday’s oeuvre includes books on the American Revolution, the battle of Brandywine, Lafayette, and the Civil War, including Fort Delaware and Gettysburg. He’s currently working on a book from an unpublished diary on the Bataan Death March of World War II. For all of his books, including true crime, business and sports, visit his website at www.mowday.com.

“I’m expecting to be asked to participate in other events,” Mowday said. “I’ve been receiving one or two requests per week. I’m looking forward to participating in other events.” 

To schedule Mowday for a talk or signing, contact him at [email protected].

“I’ve received great interest in the talk I’ve developed for the 250th celebration,” Mowday said, explaining that the title of the talk is “Common Soldiers: Uncommon Heroes.” 

Mowday added, “The talk was from a request by the Church of the Saviour in Wayne. Washington, Jefferson, Franklin and Lincoln, among others, will be remembered in many presentations this year. What about the common soldier and the other individuals? They sacrificed so much for our freedom. That’s the general subject matter for my talk.”

The talk will be given for the Ashland Library, Massachusetts, presentation as part of its Celebrating America’s 250th event. The presentation, streamed on the internet, takes place at 7 p.m. on June 29. 

Anselma Mill has scheduled the talk for 4 p.m. on April 25.

Mowday will spend the 4th of July from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kathy’s Corner Shop in North East, Md. 

“Kathy does a wonderful job promoting our national history and the history of Maryland,” Mowday said. “I’m so glad she is giving me an opportunity of signing my books on our national birthday.”

Upcoming Lafayette talks in April include April 9 at 6:45 p.m. at Grove Church, April 16 at North Penn High School, and April 24 before the Delaware County Bar Association. 

“I’m especially honored to give a talk on the American Revolution on April 29 in King of Prussia before a senior command leadership conference of the Pennsylvania State Police,” Mowday said.

All of Mowday’s talks with times and locations are listed at www.mowday.com.

“I have a number of other events scheduled throughout the year,” he said. “Many of them support worthwhile causes, such as the Fashion Show for the Cure, and organizations, the DAR, Masons, libraries, churches, and historical groups.”

Mowday is an award-winning author and newspaper reporter. He has authored more than 25 books on history, sports, business and true crime. He is a consulting producer with Lionsgate/Blackfin productions in connection with a documentary on his new book, Killer at the Door.

In 2025, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution bestowed on Mowday the “1776-2026 DAR America 250! Commendation” for his “extraordinary effort in raising awareness of Revolutionary Patriots and America’s 250th anniversary.” 

Mowday served as chair of the American Friends of Lafayette’s Bicentennial Brandywine Committee. He is a member of Chester County’s 250th Commission.

Mowday has appeared on television and radio shows. He was a guest on the Massachusetts Historical Society’s Revolution 250. He was twice featured in the Authors of the American Revolution Congress hosted by Nathan’s Papers. He is also a frequent speaker at various civic and historical groups. The Congress of Civil War Round Tables has named Bruce a “5-Star” speaker.  Mowday has hosted his own radio shows, has been editor of magazines and was chairman of the Chester County Historical Society and president of the Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates. He is a former board member of the Valley Forge Park Alliance and the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau.

A reader of Mowday’s work recently commented: “This man reigns from Chester County and always seemed to present a balanced view in his early career covering the courts. I have watched him blossom into a highly respected author and he has not written a boring book yet. We now have another budding celebrity hailing from the region. If you are a book enthusiast, order his books. They are polished and interesting. I’m not usually a big history reader but I’ve enjoyed his work. They are interesting as well as informative.”