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SUMMARY:Elevated Architecture Double Decker Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Frederick is excited to partner with Maryland Double Deckers to bring you an all new history experience! Most people walk through Downtown Frederick with absolutely no awareness of what’s happening above their own eyebrows\, which is precisely how gargoyles gain confidence. This tour aims to correct that. \nMany of the defining features of historic Downtown Frederick’s charming architecture are found high above the streets in upper stories\, cornices\, and spires. Discover beautifully preserved examples of commercial\, residential\, religious\, and public buildings displaying major American and European styles that span more than two centuries. Along the way\, we’ll explore how the history of Frederick is told by the enduring structures that witnessed it. \nRecurring program: Saturdays: June 13\, July 11\, August 8 10-11:30am Sundays: September 13\, October 11 2-3:30pm
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/elevated-architecture-double-decker-bus-tour-3/
LOCATION:The Museum of Frederick County History\, 24 E Church St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T103000
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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/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T090000
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SUMMARY:A Longer Quiet Hike
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a peaceful\, quiet group hike on a less-populated trail in Greenbrier. Hike is ~1.25 miles on maintained trails. Beginner/intermediate difficulty. 9AM. Registration required- please contact SMRA.Interpreter@maryland.gov.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/a-longer-quiet-hike/
LOCATION:Greenbrier State Park\, 21843 National Pike\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T133000
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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-2/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T140000
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SUMMARY:Surgeon Charles Tripler: A Re-Examination of an Overlooked Civil War Medical Pioneer
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine for a special Sunday Speaker Event! Drawing on extensive original research\, Jack Dempsey traces Charles S. Tripler’s distinguished career from the Seminole and Mexican-American Wars to his service as a Medical Director of the Army of the Potomac. Dempsey demonstrates how Tripler’s innovations in military medicine and battlefield care saved countless lives\, and also how politics undermined and obscured his achievements. The talk is based on the book\, “His Sword A Scalpel\,” a publication by the Michigan Civil War Association\, and copies will be available for signing.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/surgeon-charles-tripler-a-re-examination-of-an-overlooked-civil-war-medical-pioneer/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T190000
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SUMMARY:“No Further Record” POWs of the 7th Michigan Infantry – Jack Dempsey
DESCRIPTION:Mauled in the West Woods during the II Corps’ ill-conceived assault by echelon\, the 7th Michigan Infantry lost 221 out of 402 combatants. Some casualties are well-known\, such as John A. Clark\, whose grave Bill Frassinito identified\, and Allen H. Zacharias\, whose poignant note tears at the heart. What was the fate of those in that number who were captured or missing? Join author\, editor\, and historian Jack Dempsey as he delves into their story to reveal answers and to examine why the inquiry bears investigation during his talk on August 10. \nJack Dempsey has been a student of the Civil War since the Centennial. His name appears on 8 Civil War titles as author or editor\, including the award-winning Michigan and the Civil War (2011)\, the most recognized single volume on that subject. Co-written with Brian James Egen\, Michigan at Antietam (2015) was the pioneer study of the Wolverine State’s role in the Maryland Campaign of 1862. The two historians co-founded the Michigan Civil War Association in 2013 to advance understanding of Michigan’s role in the nation’s greatest crisis. Jack first visited Antietam in 1973 with two fellow congressional interns. He returned there with his new bride in 1975. In 2012\, as chairperson of the Michigan Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee\, he was a part of the State’s commemoration of “Michigan Day at Antietam” at the invitation of the National Park Service. The MCWA is working with the NPS to erect a Michigan monument at the epicenter of the Antietam battlefield. Like the Institute\, the MCWA publishes an annual monograph as part of a series of studies on the Civil War. The fifth will appear\, as per custom\, close to September 17th of this year. In addition to being an accomplished writer\, he is a longtime contributor to the American Battlefield Trust. All proceeds from Jack’s Civil War writings\, including his biography of Alpheus Starkey Williams\, support the MCWA. \nCome join leading historians and scholars as they discuss intriguing topics about their latest works and research on the Maryland Campaign and the Civil War during the Antietam Institute’s Civil War Summer Lecture Series. See the complete 2026 schedule. \nThese indoor programs are held in McKinley Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 209W Main Street with a small parking area off the alley. More parking is available on Main and Hall Streets. These lectures are free and open to the public. Each week\, the Antietam Institute holds a drawing in which the proceeds support the Save Historic Antietam Foundation. Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates and changes to the schedule.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/no-further-record-pows-of-the-7th-michigan-infantry-jack-dempsey/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 209 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T120000
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SUMMARY:Interpreting South Mountain
DESCRIPTION:South Mountain is part of the oldest mountain range in North America. How have people interacted with this mountain through history? What can we learn about our own present and future here? Meet at War Correspondents Arch in Gathland State Park. Hike is approx. 0.6 miles on wooded trail\, beginner-friendly.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/interpreting-south-mountain/
LOCATION:Gathland State Park\, 900 Arnoldtown Rd\, Jefferson\, MD\, 21755
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T180000
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SUMMARY:Interpreting South Mountain
DESCRIPTION:South Mountain is part of the oldest mountain range in North America. How have people interacted with this mountain through history? What can we learn about our own present and future here? Meet at War Correspondents Arch in Gathland State Park. Hike is approx. 0.6 miles on wooded trail\, beginner-friendly.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/interpreting-south-mountain-2/
LOCATION:Gathland State Park\, 900 Arnoldtown Rd\, Jefferson\, MD\, 21755
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260716T171057Z
CREATED:20260716T171057Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Toby Mendez
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Road Museum on the evening of Wednesday\, August 12\, as they welcome acclaimed sculptor Toby Mendez to speak at the museum about his career\, notably the works he has created for the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards\, the Clara Barton monument near Hagerstown City Park\, and the George Washington sculpture being unveiled in Hagerstown this coming September.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/an-evening-with-toby-mendez/
LOCATION:National Road Museum\, 214 N. Main Street\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T170000
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SUMMARY:Art in the Park- Frogs!
DESCRIPTION:Learn about some of the beautiful frogs native to Maryland while touring their habitat. Paint some jumping frogs to take home! Meet in lower parking lot by boat launch ramp in Greenbrier Park. Walk will be 0.25 miles beside the lake ending at gazebo #4. 5PM
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/art-in-the-park-frogs/
LOCATION:Greenbrier State Park\, 21843 National Pike\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T183000
DTSTAMP:20260612T133000Z
CREATED:20260612T133000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T133000Z
UID:10000789-1786645800-1786645800@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Carroll 250 Speaker Series: 1876 The Centennial Celebration & America’s First World’s Fair
DESCRIPTION:This talk\, presented by Jim Shriver (HSCC Board of Trustees President)\, will cover how the USA celebrated the Centennial and the significance of a World’s Fair. Local and Maryland participants in the Philadelphia Exposition (The World’s Fair) will be included and local events held to commemorate 1876 will also be highlighted.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-250-speaker-series-1876-the-centennial-celebration-americas-first-worlds-fair/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Carroll County\, 210 E. Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
DTSTAMP:20260326T204837Z
CREATED:20260313T175858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204837Z
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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/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
DTSTAMP:20260721T145317Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T145317Z
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SUMMARY:Living History Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Experience themed demonstrations and exhibits highlighting different eras of history. Stop by for the FSK Antique Car Show on Saturday to enjoy antique cars\, antique fire apparatus\, vendors\, and more.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/living-history-weekend/
LOCATION:Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums\, 1611 N Market St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T133416Z
CREATED:20260612T133416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T133416Z
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SUMMARY:Carroll 250 Event: Katy: The Woman Who Signed the Declaration
DESCRIPTION:One woman\, Mary Katharine Goddard\, Katy to her family and friends\, risked treason by signing her full name on the Declaration of Independence along with all the male signatories. Who was she\, and why was she tasked with such an important job? Author Betty Bolte will share how she came to know Katy despite the absence of personal information. Find out more about Katy\, the inspiring and respected woman who signed the Declaration of Independence. Ms. Bolte’s book\, Katy: The Woman Who Signed the Declaration of Independence\, will be available for sale and signing. \nIf you plan to attend\, please register here.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-250-event-katy-the-woman-who-signed-the-declaration/
LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library – Eldersburg Branch\, 6400 Hemlock Drive\, Eldersburg\, Maryland\, 21784
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000
DTSTAMP:20260114T194659Z
CREATED:20260114T194659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T194659Z
UID:10000482-1786802400-1786802400@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Civil War Drumming: The Stirring Music That Inspired Civil War Soldiers
DESCRIPTION:Accomplished drummer Patrick Jones will discuss the role of drums and fifes in the military during the Civil War\, as well as drum construction and makers. After exploring the various tasks musicians performed during the war\, including helping with wounded removal\, Patrick will play a number of stirring tunes used by the armies of both sides. He will also have original drums on hand to view. \nPatrick Jones has been playing Civil War drums with various organizations since he was 13 years old. He gives frequent presentations on the topic and also creates museum-quality reproduction drums and their associated accouterments. When not drumming\, he teaches 5th grade Social Studies and Science at the Upper St. Clair School district in Pittsburgh\, Pa. Learn more about Patrick at rudimentsandrope.com
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/civil-war-drumming-the-stirring-music-that-inspired-civil-war-soldiers/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T133000
DTSTAMP:20260326T204905Z
CREATED:20260313T181023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204905Z
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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-2/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T090000
DTSTAMP:20260727T155402Z
CREATED:20260727T155402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T155402Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Take a walk partway around Greenbrier Lake and make unique prints of your discoveries to take home. Enjoy a nature-themed book and activity. Meet in front of the Washington Monument museum.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/storytime-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Washington Monument State Park\, 6620 Zittlestown Rd\, Middletown\, MD\, 21769
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T100000
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SUMMARY:Skull Identification
DESCRIPTION:Analyze different types of skulls\, including their shape and teeth. Based on your observations\, identify which skulls are those of herbivores\, carnivores or omnivores. Meet in front of the museum at Washington Monument State Park\, 10AM.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/skull-identification/
LOCATION:Washington Monument State Park\, 6620 Zittlestown Rd\, Middletown\, MD\, 21769
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T190000
DTSTAMP:20260210T181851Z
CREATED:20260210T181851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T181851Z
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SUMMARY:Battlefield Calculus: Tactics\, Technology\, and the Battle of Antietam – Steven Eden
DESCRIPTION:On August 17\, author Steven Eden will present “Battlefield Calculus: Tactics\, Technology\, and the Battle of Antietam.” Using examples from Antietam\, and describe the factors that caused a unit to withdraw or stop advancing. Surprisingly\, it was rarely because of casualties. In fact\, it was fairly uncommon for a regimental commander to lose control of his unit because of fear; it happened much more often in the wake of some tactical success. Unit commanders typically weighed several factors when deciding to hold or withdraw. These include honor\, exposure\, ammunition\, available cover\, loss ratio\, and support\, among others. The talk will cover this “battlefield calculus” and show how it helps to explain the tactics of the Civil War. \nSteven Eden served in the Army for 25 years\, including a tour in Afghanistan. During service Steve was assigned to West Point as an instructor in the History Department\, where he taught Military History among other subjects\, and led several staff rides for senior officers. After retirement\, Steve was employed as an instructor for the Department of Defense at Fort Meade; his duties included presenting the Maryland Campaign of 1862 as a case study to field grade officers. Steven has led close to two dozen staff rides to Antietam as part of this instruction. His new book Crisis at Antietam: The Cornfield and West Woods and the Opening Rounds of the Civil War’s Bloodiest Battle\, September 17\, 1862\, published by Savas Beatie is due to come out in 2026. Steve currently resides in Manchester\, MD\, with my wife Kathleen. \nCome join leading historians and scholars as they discuss intriguing topics about their latest works and research on the Maryland Campaign and the Civil War during the Antietam Institute’s Civil War Summer Lecture Series. See the complete 2026 schedule. \nThese indoor programs are held in McKinley Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 209W Main Street with a small parking area off the alley. More parking is available on Main and Hall Streets. These lectures are free and open to the public. Each week\, the Antietam Institute holds a drawing in which the proceeds support the Save Historic Antietam Foundation. Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates and changes to the schedule.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/battlefield-calculus-tactics-technology-and-the-battle-of-antietam-steven-eden/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 209 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T120000
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SUMMARY:Box Lunch Talk: Stories in Cloth: Using Genealogy to Stitch Together the Past Presented by Amy Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Amy will explore the use of genealogy to bring stories to light through cloth. Amy Hunt is the curator of The Museum of Frederick County History at Heritage Frederick. She has a degree in Art History from the University of Maryland at College Park and has 25 years of experience curating museum exhibitions. She is a monthly contributor to Frederick Magazine. Born and raised in Frederick County\, Amy\, her husband and her children have lived in Gettysburg\, PA for the last 20 years. She enjoys genealogy\, travel\, reading and visiting cemeteries. As always\, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You bring your lunch\, and we provide the drinks and desserts (thanks to our volunteers and staff). The cost is $3 for HSCC members and $5 for nonmembers.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/box-lunch-talk-stories-in-cloth-using-genealogy-to-stitch-together-the-past-presented-by-amy-hunt/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Carroll County\, 210 E. Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260727T171107Z
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SUMMARY:Who Lives at the Lake
DESCRIPTION:Greenbrier Lake is home to many fascinating animals\, insects\, plants\, and more! Meet at Greenbrier State Park at trail head near gazebo #1. Hike will be partly around the lake\, approx. 0.6 miles\, beginner-friendly! 1PM
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/who-lives-at-the-lake/
LOCATION:Greenbrier State Park\, 21843 National Pike\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260727T171752Z
CREATED:20260727T171752Z
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SUMMARY:Art in the Park- Pollinators!
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the crucial role native pollinators and native plants play in our ecosystem. Make a flapping paper Lepidoptera (moth or butterfly). Meet in gazebo #2 in Greenbrier day-use area. 5PM
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/art-in-the-park-pollinators/
LOCATION:Greenbrier State Park\, 21843 National Pike\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T100000
DTSTAMP:20260716T171549Z
CREATED:20260716T171549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T171549Z
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SUMMARY:MD Natural Resources Police Day
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Natural Resources Police has protected wildlife and our natural environment for over 150 years\, including along the National Road! Come see objects and badges from this agency’s rich history\, presented by the MDNRP Museum\, and learn more about the men and women who keep our forests and waterways safe. Children can design and color their own paper badge or insignia to take home.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/md-natural-resources-police-day/
LOCATION:National Road Museum\, 214 N. Main Street\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260326T204837Z
CREATED:20260313T175858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204837Z
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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/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T100000
DTSTAMP:20260727T154333Z
CREATED:20260727T154333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T154333Z
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SUMMARY:Interpreting South Mountain
DESCRIPTION:South Mountain is part of the oldest mountain range in North America. How have people interacted with this mountain through history? What can we learn about our own present and future here? Meet at War Correspondents Arch in Gathland State Park. Hike is approx. 0.6 miles on wooded trail\, beginner-friendly.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/interpreting-south-mountain-3/
LOCATION:Gathland State Park\, 900 Arnoldtown Rd\, Jefferson\, MD\, 21755
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T133000
DTSTAMP:20260326T204905Z
CREATED:20260313T181023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204905Z
UID:10000723-1787486400-1787491800@heartofthecivilwar.org
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-2/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260311T154319Z
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SUMMARY:Music on the Millrace: Hayden Shaw and This Side of Pleasant
DESCRIPTION:Music on the Millrace offers a relaxed\, inviting opportunity for members and friends to come out to enjoy the authentic beauty of the site\, separate from our other major events. \nThis is a great time to enjoy an afternoon on the beautiful grounds of the Union Mills Homestead. Admission to the event is only $10. Under 12 are free! Food\, beer and wine will be available to purchase. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. No outside alcohol may be brought into the event. Because we have to inspect any containers to ensure there is no alcohol\, please refrain from bringing backpacks or coolers\, although you are welcome to bring your own snacks. \nHayden Shaw and This Side of Pleasant \nHailing from right down the road\, Hayden Shaw and his band This Side of Pleasant (as in Pleasant Valley) is thrilled to be back for another great day of Bluegrass! Hayden Shaw & This Side of Pleasant is a high-energy Bluegrass group comprised of some of Hayden’s best friends in Bluegrass. Last March they broke the attendance record for a Wehrly’s Auction House “Pickin’ and Biddin’” show. Hayden pulls from a wide array of influences and music genres to bring a fun and exciting bluegrass show that you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/music-on-the-millrace-hayden-shaw-and-this-side-of-pleasant-2/
LOCATION:The Union Mills Homestead\, 3311 Littlestown Pike\, Westminster\, MD\, 21158\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T190000
DTSTAMP:20260210T182539Z
CREATED:20260210T182539Z
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SUMMARY:“Make me a Map” The Creation of the Artillery Atlas of Antietam – Aaron Holly & Jim Rosebrock
DESCRIPTION:Captain Albert Monroe who commanded a Federal battery at Antietam believed that “the value of the light artillery in the army as a factor in the suppression of the Rebellion\, has never been accorded that credit to which it is entitled.” James Rosebrock and Aaron Holley have partnered to set the record straight by creating a visual record of the employment of artillery in the Maryland Campaign. The Artillery Atlas of Antietam explores the contribution of the artillery in the Maryland Campaign and presents new insights through the lens of topography\, geography\, and the words of those who made history. Join the Antietam Institute on August 24\, to meet authors\, Aaron Holley and James Rosebrock during their talk\, “Make me a Map”: The Creation of the Artillery Atlas of Antietam. \nAaron Holley is a native West Virginian and lifelong Civil War enthusiast. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Forestry in 2013 followed by a Master of Science in Forestry with an emphasis in forest biometrics in 2015\, both from West Virginia University. Upon graduation\, Aaron entered the field of forest conservation consulting\, working in forest ecosystems both domestically and internationally. His education and work experience introduced him to the concept of modern mapping and geospatial analysis\, which led him to extensively map the Antietam battlefield beginning in 2019. The result of this mapping process was published both as a wall map and as a GPS-enabled digital map. In 2024\, Aaron was invited to become a member of the board of directors for the Antietam Institute\, where he assists with all things cartography. He has produced maps for several publications related to Antietam\, including An Ornament to His Country\, Roads to Antietam\, The Artillery of Antietam and The Antietam Journal and is a co-author of the upcoming The Artillery Atlas of Antietam. Aaron lives in Fisher\, Hardy County\, West Virginia with his wife\, daughter\, and son. \nBorn in Buffalo New York\, Jim received his undergraduate history degree in Russian history from Niagara University in 1976. He was commissioned in the US Army that year and held command and staff positions for nine years from 1976 to 1985 in the United States and Germany. His final assignment on active duty was with the 82nd Airborne Division\, where he deployed to Grenada in 1983 with the division staff as part of Operation Urgent Fury. He graduated from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces\, National Defense University in 2002 where he was awarded a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy. As an Army Reserve officer\, Jim’s final assignment was as an instructor for the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He retired in 2004 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Jim worked at the Bureau of Alcohol\, Tobacco\, Firearms and Explosives for 30 years\, serving as Chief of the Security and Emergency Programs Division and subsequently as the Department of Justice’s liaison to FEMA during major disasters. He has served as a National Park Service volunteer since 2007 and is a certified battlefield guide at Antietam National Battlefield. He led the guide service from 2011-2018 and is a co-founder of the Antietam Institute\, where he currently serves as the Institute’s president. Jim completed his first book The Artillery of Antietam in 2023 and is currently working on an artillery atlas of the Maryland Campaign\, scheduled for release in 2026. He lives with his family in Jefferson\, Maryland. \nCome join leading historians and scholars as they discuss intriguing topics about their latest works and research on the Maryland Campaign and the Civil War during the Antietam Institute’s Civil War Summer Lecture Series. See the complete 2026 schedule. \nThese indoor programs are held in McKinley Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 209W Main Street with a small parking area off the alley. More parking is available on Main and Hall Streets. These lectures are free and open to the public. Each week\, the Antietam Institute holds a drawing in which the proceeds support the Save Historic Antietam Foundation. Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates and changes to the schedule.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/make-me-a-map-the-creation-of-the-artillery-atlas-of-antietam-aaron-holly-jim-rosebrock/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 209 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T193000
DTSTAMP:20260727T173101Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Sunset Hike
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the base of the Washington Monument trail and walk up to the monument in time to watch the sun set over the Great Appalachian Valley. Appreciate the “Sturgeon Moon” before hiking back down. Flashlights or head lamps are suggested. Meet at Washington Monument State Park Museum. 7:30PM Space limited\, registration required: SMRA.Interpreter@maryland.gov
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/full-moon-sunset-hike/
LOCATION:Washington Monument State Park\, 6620 Zittlestown Rd\, Middletown\, MD\, 21769
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T083000
DTSTAMP:20260727T174405Z
CREATED:20260727T174405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T174405Z
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SUMMARY:Battle-Tempered: The Physical and Psychological Consequences of War
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and partner organizations for a unique one-day conference. \n8:30 AM – 9:30 AM \nMonocacy National Battlefield \n“Character\, Warrior Identity\, and Moral Leadership: Union Colonel Charles Gilpin at Monocacy and in Peace” \nStephen A. Goldman\, MD \n9:30 AM – 10:15 AM \nVisitor Center and Museum \n10:15 AM – 12:00 PM \nCaravan Battlefield Tour \nLed by NPS Ranger and Public Historian Matt Borders \nNoon \nLunch on your own in Frederick\, Maryland \nNational Museum of Civil War Medicine self-tour \n1:45 PM – 2:45 PM \nC. Burr Artz Public Library Frederick\, Maryland \n“‘Where We Were Fairly Treated’: Marylanders at the Gettysburg Seminary Hospital” \nCodie Eash \nSeminary Ridge Museum and Education Center \n2:45 PM – 3:45 PM \n“Clara Barton\, the Missing Soldiers Office\, and What War Leaves in Its Wake” \nMadeleine Thompson \nClara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum \n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nCombat Veterans’ Experience Panel \nREGISTRATION IS FREE AND REQUIRED! Please register at the link: https://68664.blackbaudhosting.com/68664/Battle-Tempered
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/battle-tempered-the-physical-and-psychological-consequences-of-war/
LOCATION:Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center\, 5201 Urbana Pike\, Frederick\, MD\, 21704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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