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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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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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SUMMARY:The Battle of Henry House Hill at 1st Bull Run
DESCRIPTION:Aug. 29th\, Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM and Aug. 30th\, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM \nBattle reenactments will be Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 P.M. \nThe Battle of Henry House Hill at 1st Bull Run \nThe battle scenario will depict one of the climatic engagements of the 1st Battle of Bull Run/Manassas in 1861 where Stonewall Jackson earned his famous nickname by standing like a “stone wall.” The battle will feature the color and confusion of early Civil war units as both sides learn how to be soldiers while under fire for the first time. \nThroughout the day Reenactors in full costume will demonstrate infantry drilling\, artillery firing and camp life. Please note that the Camp will close at 2 PM on Sunday. Food is available for purchase at the event. \nAdmission: $10 per family\, $5 per adult\, $4 per senior (60 & over) FREE Parking.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/the-battle-of-henry-house-hill-at-1st-bull-run/
LOCATION:Carroll County Farm Museum\, 500 S. Center Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T103000
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SUMMARY:Newcomer House Porch Program: International Play Music on the Porch Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Play Music on the Porch Day on Saturday\, August 29 at the historic Newcomer House on the Antietam National Battlefield! The popular Hancock Civil War String Band will perform from 10:30 a.m. to approximately 11:45 a.m. with songs and stories of the Civil War that take visitors on a musical tour of the terrible conflict. The band has created a narrative that tells the story of the Civil War\, slavery\, Lincoln\, Clara Barton\, Harriet Tubman\, Frederick Douglass\, and the conduct and the effects of the war. With a letter from Clara Barton or an entry from a soldier’s diary\, the band will show how these Civil War songs still have meaning today. After a brief lunch break\, all musicians in the audience will be invited to join an informal jam with the Hancock Civil War String Band. So bring your instrument and join in the fun! This program is FREE and open to the public.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/newcomer-house-porch-program-international-play-music-on-the-porch-day/
LOCATION:Newcomer House\, 8422 Shepherdstown Pike\, Keedysville\, Maryland\, 21756
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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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/2026-08-29/
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:20260830T120000
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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-2/2026-08-30/
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:20260831T090000
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SUMMARY:Storytime in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Mountain Recreation Area for an all-ages\, all-abilities story time at rotating parks! Ages 6 months and up\, must be accompanied by a caregiver. Enjoy a nature-themed book and activity. Meet under the War Correspondents Arch.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/storytime-in-the-park-3/
LOCATION:Gathland State Park\, 900 Arnoldtown Rd\, Jefferson\, MD\, 21755
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T100000
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SUMMARY:How 'Bout Them Owls?
DESCRIPTION:There are 8 species of owls in Maryland. Can you tell them apart? Learn about the amazing adaptations owls have developed to hunt and survive. Meet at gazebo #2 in Greenbrier Park day-use area\, 10AM.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/how-bout-them-owls/
LOCATION:Gathland State Park\, 900 Arnoldtown Rd\, Jefferson\, MD\, 21755
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260210T183244Z
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SUMMARY:A Farmer\, a Physician\, and a General: Henry Rohrbach\, Nathan Mayer\, and Isaac P. Rodman – John Schildt
DESCRIPTION:The Antietam Institute will wrap up their Summer Lecture Series on August 31\, with esteemed local historian John Schildt presenting “A Farmer\, a Physician\, and a General: Henry Rohrbach\, Nathan Mayer\, and Isaac P. Rodman.” Although not on the battlefield proper\, the Henry Rohrbach farm sat just east of the Lower Bridge and would serve as a staging area for the Federal forces\, a headquarters\, and a hospital on September 17\, 1862. A farmer\, Henry Rohrbach; a surgeon\, Dr. Nathan Mayer; and a soldier\, General Isaac P. Rodman\, would share the trauma of war at the house and barn of the Rohrbach farmstead. \nReverend John Schildt graduated from Shepherd College\, Wesley Theological Seminary and has studied at Western Maryland College\, Gettysburg Seminary and West Virginia University. John’s first book\, September Echoes\, published in 1960\, was the first on Antietam since Francis Palfrey in 1887. This led to an appointment to the Maryland Centennial Committee. He wrote the account of the battle for the Official Centennial Program and was the guest speaker for the 125h anniversary. John has been a lecturer and guide for several Civil War organizations\, Round Tables\, and many other groups. John led his first tour of Antietam in 1958. Since then\, 2\,000 additional tours have followed. John has written over thirty-five books relating the various aspects of the Maryland Campaign of 1862 and local history. This list includes Drums along the Antietam\, Roads to Antietam\, Four Days in October\, Islands of Mercy\, and Roads to Gettysburg. He and his wife and daughter live in Sharpsburg. \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\, 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/a-farmer-a-physician-and-a-general-henry-rohrbach-nathan-mayer-and-isaac-p-rodman-john-schildt/
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:20260905T100000
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SUMMARY:Troops through Time (Living History Event)
DESCRIPTION:Join in celebrating America’s 250th with a weekend of living history. Reenactors from 1775 through WWII and beyond will be on site to demonstrate the life of a soldier in some of our most notable struggles to preserve freedom. Camps open to public from 10-4. Events include living history demonstrations\, Civil War Field Music performances and Civil War Artillery demonstrations. Guest Speakers will give talks on a variety of military topics throughout the day.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/troops-through-time-living-history-event/
LOCATION:Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center\, 5201 Urbana Pike\, Frederick\, MD\, 21704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260519T154438Z
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SUMMARY:Tolson's Chapel Open House
DESCRIPTION:Open House 1oam – 2pm. \nTolson’s Chapel is open the first Saturday of every month between April and October. Onsite docent(s) will explain the historical significance of Tolson’s Chapel from its inception in 1866 as the spiritual and educational center of a vibrant and newly freed community of African American families in Sharpsburg\, MD.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/tolsons-chapel-open-house-4/
LOCATION:Tolson’s Chapel\, 111 E. High St.\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260326T204837Z
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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/2026-09-05/
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:20260905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T140000
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SUMMARY:"Ancestors at Antietam" - William Campbell\, 34th NY and Bennett Livingston\, 13th NJ
DESCRIPTION:Join the Antietam Institute on September 5 as Institute member Cindy Cohrs-Brandt explores the battlefield experiences of two Union regiments at Antietam: the veteran 34th New York and the newly raised 13th New Jersey. Shaped by prior combat in the Peninsular Campaign\, the 34th New York entered the battle as seasoned soldiers\, while the 13th New Jersey faced its first engagement only weeks after mustering in. Each regiment confronted its own distinct challenges on the field at Antietam. Cindy’s ancestor presentation is called\, Discovering my Antietam roots: William Campbell\, 34th New York and Bennett Livingston\, 13th New Jersey. \nA native of New Jersey\, Cindy’s interest in the Civil War began in childhood when she walked Pickett’s Charge with her father. That experience left a lasting impression and sparked a fascination that grew into a lifelong passion for Civil War history. \nCindy holds a BA in American History from Drew University\, a Master’s in Library Science from Emory University\, and a Master’s in Teaching from Montclair State University. After working as a corporate librarian\, she now serves as a school librarian\, where she enjoys sharing her love of history and research with her students. \nThrough her interest in genealogy\, Cindy discovered two Civil War ancestors—one from each side of her family—deepening her personal connection to the conflict. Antietam is her favorite battlefield\, where both ancestors fought in close proximity\, and visiting all the battlefields where they served remains a lifelong goal.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/ancestors-at-antietam-william-campbell-34th-ny-and-bennett-livingston-13th-nj/
LOCATION:Antietam Institute Education Center\, 101 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T133000
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-2/2026-09-06/
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:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260716T172008Z
CREATED:20260716T172008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T172008Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Brady Crytzer
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Road Museum on the evening of Wednesday\, September 9\, as they welcome award-winning author and historian Brady Crytzer to discuss his new book\, “The National Road – George Washington and America’s First Highway West.”
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/an-evening-with-brady-crytzer/
LOCATION:National Road Museum\, 214 N. Main Street\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
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/2026-09-12/
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:20260913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T133000
DTSTAMP: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-2/2026-09-13/
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:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132917Z
CREATED:20260529T132917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T132917Z
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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-4/
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:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T141826Z
CREATED:20260605T141826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T141826Z
UID:10000771-1789308000-1789308000@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Uncovering Civil War Resources in the Western Maryland Room: Authors Share Their Insights
DESCRIPTION:Three authors who used Western Maryland Room (WMR) resources to write about the Civil War as it affected the citizens of Washington County will discuss their research and writing methods in a panel discussion format\, and talk about why the WMR’s resources are so valuable for historians\, writers\, and genealogists. The authors are Emilie Amt (Black Antietam)\, Mark Brugh (Ghosts of Antietam)\, and Steven Stotelmyer (The Bivouacs of the Dead). Part of America’s 250th Celebration\, and in commemoration of the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam in Sharpsburg\, Maryland.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/uncovering-civil-war-resources-in-the-western-maryland-room-authors-share-their-insights/
LOCATION:Washington County Free Library\, 100 South Potomac St.\, Hagerstown\, Maryland\, 21740
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260721T151118Z
CREATED:20260721T151118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T151118Z
UID:10000801-1789574400-1789574400@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Carriage Museum Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:Take part in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Carriage Museum at Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums. Featuring over 25 historic carriages and exhibits on transportation history this new building is the perfect event for our 250th anniversary of the United States.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carriage-museum-ribbon-cutting/
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:20260919T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260326T204837Z
CREATED:20260313T175858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204837Z
UID:10000570-1789813800-1789815600@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/2026-09-19/
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:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260114T195136Z
CREATED:20260114T195136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T195136Z
UID:10000483-1789826400-1789826400@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Alexandria’s Civil War Prisons: Confinement and Justice During Union Occupation
DESCRIPTION:During the Civil War\, Alexandria was home to five military prisons. Speaker Madeline Fierstein will examine what life was like in these institutions for both Confederate and Union prisoners and how this disrupted the daily lives of Alexandria residents. Learn about the medical treatment of jailed soldiers and prisoners of war at hospitals like the confiscated Lee-Fendall House. You will hear first-hand accounts from those who experienced imprisonment within the city limits\, from the earliest days of battle to the beginning of Reconstruction. \nMadeline Fierstein is a historian of American history based in Alexandria\, Va. She is the founder of “Rooted in Place”\, LLC\, which focuses on psychiatric institutions\, military hospitals\, and prisons. Madeline has developed popular guided tours in Alexandria and Washington\, D.C. She leads significant projects documenting the soldiers who were treated in Alexandria’s wartime hospitals. Visit her website for past research and upcoming tours at www.madelinefeierstein.com
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/alexandrias-civil-war-prisons-confinement-and-justice-during-union-occupation/
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:20260920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T133000
DTSTAMP:20260326T204905Z
CREATED:20260313T181023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204905Z
UID:10000727-1789905600-1789911000@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-2/2026-09-20/
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:20260920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260804T193739Z
CREATED:20260804T193739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T193739Z
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SUMMARY:Uncertain and Precarious: CO Canal Navigation at the beginning of the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Tim Snyder will talk about an early Confederate seizure of two canal boats at Berlin (Brunswick)\, MD\, in April 1861 and the ensuing resolution of the dispute between Maryland and Virginia\, which involved the appointing of commissioners\, visits to the site\, and actions by both state legislatures. Tim lives in Hagerstown and is the author of several books and articles that have appeared in a variety of journals\, magazines\, and newsletters. \nThis event is sponsored jointly by the Middletown Valley Historical Society and the Frederick County Public Library\, Middletown branch.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/uncertain-and-precarious-co-canal-navigation-at-the-beginning-of-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:Middletown Branch Library\, 31 East Green Street\, Middletown\, MD\, 21769
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTSTAMP:20260120T173111Z
CREATED:20260120T173111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T173111Z
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SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Monocacy National Battlefield’s end of season public volunteering day! Join National Park Service rangers and volunteers as they work on various beautification projects and invasive species removals throughout the battlefield. This event will occur rain or shine\, so please dress for the weather and be prepared to get dirty! Volunteer forms and work gloves will be provided at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/national-public-lands-day-2026/
LOCATION:Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center\, 5201 Urbana Pike\, Frederick\, MD\, 21704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260326T204837Z
CREATED:20260313T175858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204837Z
UID:10000571-1790418600-1790420400@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/2026-09-26/
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:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000
DTSTAMP:20251210T183058Z
CREATED:20251210T183058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T183058Z
UID:10000451-1790420400-1790420400@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Maryland Microbrewery Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Union Mills Homestead is pleased once again to host this unique event to promote Maryland’s microbreweries. The Maryland Microbrewery Festival is the highlight and culminating event of Carroll County Beer Week. This fun-packed festival celebrates and promotes the best of Maryland’s handcrafted and distinctive microbrews. Come join the fun of Maryland’s premier beer festival! \n\nA wide selection of Maryland breweries\, each with a variety of different beers to sample.\nFood vendors.\nContinuous live music and entertainment.\nCrafts and unique merchandise vendors.\nSeminars to enhance the public’s knowledge of brewing.\nHistoric Site – 16 acres of open\, beautifully maintained parkland with easy access.\nAmple parking\, both onsite and at the satellite parking lot–Park there and carpool!\n\nTickets are available at the event\, or get prepaid tickets in advance on the event website\, marylandmicrobreweryfestival.com. Limited admission: tickets sold on first-come\, first-served basis. $25 (in advance) or $30 (at the door); Non-beer sampling: $8 (in advance) or $10 (at the door); 12 years and under admitted free
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/maryland-microbrewery-festival-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:20260927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T133000
DTSTAMP:20260326T204905Z
CREATED:20260313T181023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204905Z
UID:10000728-1790510400-1790515800@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-2/2026-09-27/
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:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000
DTSTAMP:20260519T154632Z
CREATED:20260519T154632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T154632Z
UID:10000752-1791021600-1791021600@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Tolson's Chapel Open House
DESCRIPTION:Open House 10am – 2pm. \nTolson’s Chapel is open the first Saturday of every month between April and October. Onsite docent(s) will explain the historical significance of Tolson’s Chapel from its inception in 1866 as the spiritual and educational center of a vibrant and newly freed community of African American families in Sharpsburg\, MD.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/tolsons-chapel-open-house-5/
LOCATION:Tolson’s Chapel\, 111 E. High St.\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T090000
DTSTAMP:20260120T173539Z
CREATED:20260120T173539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T173539Z
UID:10000499-1791622800-1791622800@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Inside the Farms of Monocacy
DESCRIPTION:The Best and Worthington farms are an integral part of the history of both the Civil War and the Battle of Monocacy. Join rangers and volunteers to learn about the people who lived\, worked\, and fought on the farms. Visitors will also get a rare opportunity to tour the first floor of these historic structures. \nGuests should meet at Best Farm\, tour stop #1 on Monocacy National Battlefield at 9am on October 10\, 2026. Following the tour of Best Farm and its grounds\, guests will be asked to meet at Worthington Farm\, tour stop #2\, by 11am for a tour of Worthington Farm. Space is limited at both farms so please contact Monocacy National Battlefield via their email\, mono_mail@nps.gov or by calling 301-662-3515 to make your reservation.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/inside-the-farms-of-monocacy-2/
LOCATION:Best Farm (Tour Stop #1)\, Urbana Pike\, Monocacy National Battlefield\, Frederick\, MD\, 21742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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