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SUMMARY:1776
DESCRIPTION:It’s 1776! Join the Union Mills Homestead on June 20-21 to experience the difficult days preceding our nation’s independence to explore the many challenges facing our country’s founding generation. \nThis living history weekend at the Union Mill Homestead is modeled on a 1776 recruiting event and will feature reenactors portraying civilians and soldiers. Visitors will be asked questions Americans were forced to confront at the dawn of the Revolutionary War and independence. Loyalty or rebellion? Violence or pacifism? Where do you fall\, and who would you support? \nThis event is $10 for single occupant vehicle and $20 for multiple occupant vehicle.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/1776/
LOCATION:The Union Mills Homestead\, 3311 Littlestown Pike\, Westminster\, MD\, 21158\, United States
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SUMMARY:19th Century Wet Plate Photography at Historic Newcomer House
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 19th century on Saturday and Sunday\, June 20th and 21st\, at the historic Newcomer House in Sharpsburg\, Maryland. In partnership with John Milleker Photography\, visitors will have the opportunity to see demonstrations on both days at 11 am and 2 pm. Additionally\, visitors can visit the Cyanotype “Make and Take” station to craft their own beautiful blue photographic print\, using the exact chemical recipe developed in the 1840s to create a piece of history to take home. This opportunity will be available from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday\, and from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday. This program is FREE to the public.  \nFor a truly archival keepsake\, visitors can pre-book a private sitting with John Milleker Photography for an authentic wet plate collodion tintype (a fee is required for this activity). They will sit before the camera and watch as their portrait develops using the exact historic processes practiced during the Civil War. To book a session\, visit: https://johnmilleker.com/booking-calendar/newcomer-house-tintype-sessions-saturday-sunday-june-20th-21st/. 
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/19th-century-wet-plate-photography-at-historic-newcomer-house/
LOCATION:Newcomer House\, 8422 Shepherdstown Pike\, Keedysville\, Maryland\, 21756
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SUMMARY:Classic Car Battlefield Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Join for a unique journey through Civil War history as classic automobiles and historic landscapes come together in the Monocacy National Battlefield Classic Car Cruise. This special event celebrates automotive heritage while honoring one of the most significant Civil War sites in the region. \nThe cruise begins at South Mountain Battlefield\, where participants will gather amid the scenic mountain passes that witnessed pivotal moments of the 1864 Valley Campaign. Following a brief welcome and orientation\, drivers will depart on a carefully planned scenic route\, offering sweeping views of the countryside and an enjoyable drive well-suited for classic and vintage vehicles. \nThe caravan will proceed eastward toward Monocacy National Battlefield\, tracing roads that echo the movements of armies more than 160 years ago. Upon arrival\, participants will enjoy a guided tour of Monocacy Battlefield\, known as the “Battle That Saved Washington.” The tour will highlight key locations\, interpretive stops\, and stories that illuminate the July 1864 battle and its lasting impact on the Civil War. \nThis event offers a relaxed and memorable way to experience regional history—combining the elegance of classic cars\, the beauty of Maryland’s landscape\, and the rich stories preserved at our national battlefields. Whether you are an automotive enthusiast\, a history buff\, or both\, the Monocacy Battlefield Classic Car Cruise promises a rewarding and unforgettable experience. \nTo register please contact Ranger Brian at Brian_J_Robinson@nps.gov with your name and number of participants.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/classic-car-battlefield-cruise/
LOCATION:South Mountain Battlefield State Park at Turner’s Gap\, 6132 Old National Pike\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713
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SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital - Downtown Frederick Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the incredible Civil War history in Downtown Frederick with expert guides from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. \nEvery Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 12:00 p.m. from April until September\, docents from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will explain how Frederick became “One Vast Hospital.” Arguably the most trying moment in city’s history came after the Battle of Antietam in the fall of 1862. The town’s population doubled when 8\,000 wounded soldiers were delivered by ambulance to make-shift hospitals throughout Frederick. Walking tours last for an hour to an hour and a half. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nContact Chris Reed at chris.reed@civilwarmed.org for more information.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-downtown-frederick-walking-tour-2/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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