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SUMMARY:54th Annual Boonesborough Days Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Boonsboro Historical Society\, Boonesborough Days is a festival devoted to showcasing handmade crafts and art in this town that was the location of two Civil War battles (Battle of South Mountain in 1862 and the Battle of Boonsboro 1863). Browse through historic and picturesque Shafer Park and shop for handmade crafts\, paintings and unique gifts. Experience various historical demonstrations. Civil War display and artifacts\, Tri State Astronomers\, great food and more! \nThis is a 2-day festival being held Saturday\, September 6th from 9am to 5pm and Sunday\, September 7th from 9am to 4pm.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/54th-annual-boonesborough-days-festival/
LOCATION:Shafer Park\, Park Drive\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital – Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays and Sundays from April through September\nWalk in the footsteps of doctors\, nurses\, soldiers and civilians who cared for 8\,000 wounded soldiers in Downtown Frederick. \nJoin NMCWM docents for a walking tour of Downtown Frederick focused on the city’s role as a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862 every Saturday (10:30 a.m.) and Sunday (2:00 p.m.) from April through September. \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. \nIn September 1862\, a newspaper correspondent from the Philadelphia Inquirer referred to Frederick as “one vast hospital.” In the aftermath of America’s bloodiest day at Antietam on September 17\, 1862\, over 8\,000 wounded soldiers\, Union and Confederate\, were brought to make-shift hospital wards in Frederick’s churches\, schools\, hotels\, and private homes. From the diaries and letters of the surgeons\, soldiers\, and civilians who were there\, this guided walking tour will explore the locations of the city’s Civil War hospitals in churches\, schools\, and public buildings. Many of those same buildings still make up the historic district today.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-civil-war-walking-tour-in-downtown-frederick-17/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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SUMMARY:Frederick in the Civil War: A Bus Tour of the Historic City
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time aboard a vintage 1966 double-decker bus for a fascinating one-hour journey through Downtown Frederick\, exploring the city’s critical role in the Civil War and the evolution of battlefield medicine. \nDeparting from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, this guided tour is led by a professional docent who will share gripping stories of local hospitals\, heroic caregivers\, and the medical innovations that emerged from wartime necessity. As you roll through historic streets and landmarks\, you’ll gain insight into the challenges faced by doctors\, nurses\, and soldiers alike during one of the most pivotal periods in American history. \nTOUR HIGHLIGHTS:\n– Explore Frederick’s Civil War history through a medical lens aboard a restored 1966 double-decker bus\n– Hear expert narration from a professional museum docent\n– Visit key sites where wounded soldiers were treated\n– A unique educational experience in the heart of historic Frederick\n– Every ticket includes admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine \nDEPARTS FROM: The National Museum of Civil War Medicine \nTICKET PRICE: $39 per person (includes admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine) \nHOW TO BOOK: Spots are limited — join us for an unforgettable ride through the past — where history meets healing.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/frederick-in-the-civil-war-a-bus-tour-of-the-historic-city-3/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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SUMMARY:American Battlefield Trust Generations Event at Antietam Battlefield
DESCRIPTION:On Grandparents’ Day\, bring your kids\, grandkids\, neighbors\, and friends and march in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers at Antietam National Battlefield. This afternoon of high energy activities and a history hike will help to instill a lifelong interest in history! Join the American Battlefield Trust and the Antietam Institute for this special Generations event\, designed to help adults share their passion for history with younger people. This event is open to all who attend with someone from another generation. It is ideal for ages 6–17\, with a parent or guardian required to accompany each child. Registration is required to help us plan engaging activities for everyone. \nLocation: Park in designated lots or overflow parking at Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center. Meet at the New York State Monument on the high ground just to the left of the Visitor Center; American Battlefield Trust staff will be on-site to point out the monument\, too. \nWhat to bring: Please wear comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor activities. Be prepared to walk about 1.5 miles along dirt and grass trails and some rolling terrain. A water bottle and snacks (none will be provided).
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/american-battlefield-trust-generations-event-at-antietam-battlefield/
LOCATION:New York Monument near Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center\, 5831 Dunker Church Rd\, Sharpsburg\, Maryland\, 21782
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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