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January 16 - September 19
"Circuit of the Summer Hills: Mourning the Losses of the Civil War" - In his newspaper column, "A Bivouac of the Dead," Ambrose Bierce, who fought in the Civil War, conjures images of the extreme human losses during the conflict when he writes, "Give them, these blameless gentlemen, their rightful part in all the pomp that fills the circuit of the summer hills." This exhibition will reflect on how artists portrayed the war, both outright, as in portraits, as well as in the use of subtle iconography, such as the sunset over the "summer hills." Many of the paintings were produced shortly after the end of the war and can be read as responses to the atrocities of the Civil War and a desire to create a unified American identity to move the country forward while still mourning the loss of so many lives. Works of art such as "The Portrait of James Dixon Roman," by an unknown artist and "Mountain Gap," painted in 1875 by Adalbert Johann Volck (1828-1912), shown above, will be featured. This exhibition is co-curated by Dr. Elizabeth Johns and Assistant Curator, Jennifer Smith and is sponsored in part by Rest Haven Cemetery and Funeral Home.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Hagerstown City Park
Hagerstown, MD 21741
(301) 739-5727
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July 1
Civil War Nurse Mary "Mother" Bickerdyke with Museum President of Board, Betsy Estilow. Space is limited and is first come, first served. 7:00pm – 8:30pm
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
48 East Patrick Street
Frederick 21701
(301) 695-1864
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July 2
Every Friday from April 30 through September 3, a ranger will conduct an afternoon ranger program at 1 p.m. The programs will vary and will address various aspects of the Battle of South Mountain, the Civil War, and weapons and uniforms of the average soldier. Programs may also consist of tours of the battlefield from Washington Monument or a hike to Fox's Gap from Turner's Gap. Please come prepared with bottled water and comfortable shoes. Since these programs change weekly, please call the Battlefield Office for more detailed information at 301-432-8065.
Washington Monument State Park
Park Museum
(301) 432-8065
July 8
African American Civil War Experience with author Robert Slawson M.D. Space is limited and is first come, first served. 7:00pm – 8:30pm
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
48 East Patrick Street
Frederick 21701
(301) 695-1864
Website
July 9
Every Friday from April 30 through September 3, a ranger will conduct an afternoon ranger program at 1 p.m. The programs will vary and will address various aspects of the Battle of South Mountain, the Civil War, and weapons and uniforms of the average soldier. Programs may also consist of tours of the battlefield from Washington Monument or a hike to Fox's Gap from Turner's Gap. Please come prepared with bottled water and comfortable shoes. Since these programs change weekly, please call the Battlefield Office for more detailed information at 301-432-8065.
Washington Monument State Park
Park Museum
(301) 432-8065
July 9 - 11
Following the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1863, the Confederate Army retreated through Williamsport, Maryland. This weekend interprets the events of the Confederate and Union Armies in and around Williamsport from July 5-14, 1863. Visit soldier encampments, hear interpretive programs, see weapon firing demonstrations, enjoy tours, attend music programs, and follow in the footsteps of the Confederate army's retreat.
Springfield Farm Barn, Riverbottom Park, Cushwa Basin
Williamsport, MD
(301) 582-0813
July 10 - 11
Living history encampment, demonstrations, artillery, sutlers, children’s tent area, hands-on activities, and manor tours. Sat. & Sun. – 2 pm battle. Sat. evening candlelight camp tours – 7 – 9 p.m. Sun. – 10:30 am – Civil War church service.
The Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park
1611 North Market Street
Frederick 21701
(301) 600-1650
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July 10 - 11
Living history encampments at the historic Gambrill Mill will feature Union and Confederate infantry and Confederate cavalry conducting programs throughout both days. Programs will be held hourly from 10am to 12pm, and from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
Monocacy National Battlefield
4801 Urbana Pike
Frederick 21704
(301) 662-3515
Website
July 15
Infectious Diseases in the Civil War with Joseph Berman M.D. Space is limited and is first come, first served. Doors open at 7pm.
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
48 East Patrick Street
Frederick 21701
(301) 695-1864
Website
July 16
Every Friday from April 30 through September 3, a ranger will conduct an afternoon ranger program at 1 p.m. The programs will vary and will address various aspects of the Battle of South Mountain, the Civil War, and weapons and uniforms of the average soldier. Programs may also consist of tours of the battlefield from Washington Monument or a hike to Fox's Gap from Turner's Gap. Please come prepared with bottled water and comfortable shoes. Since these programs change weekly, please call the Battlefield Office for more detailed information at 301-432-8065.
Washington Monument State Park
Park Museum
(301) 432-8065