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SUMMARY:Box Lunch Talk: Springfields Iron & Copper Mining Legacy Presented by Johnny Johnsson
DESCRIPTION:George Patterson’s “Springfield Estate” (where ACTS-Fairhaven formerly Integrace/EMA is located) once hosted significant 19th-Century iron and copper mines. Initially\, iron ore was mined to supply the Elba Furnace in Sykesville. Then rich copper ore was discovered and the mines prospered for a time during the 1850s & 60s. We will recount some details of the history of these interesting mines through maps\, photos\, text\, & discussion. \nJohnny Johnsson received his B.S. in mining engineering from Virginia Tech in 1985. He later acquired his Professional Engineer’s License and earned his M.B.A. at the University of Baltimore. He is responsible for environmental permitting and compliance in Maryland\, Pennsylvania\, and Delaware for Vulcan Materials\, a major aggregates and concrete manufacturer. Mineral collecting as a youngster led to his career and to an interest in mining history\, particularly the mining and manufacture of chromium\, copper\, and iron related to Maryland’s Tyson family. Johnny serves as a Volunteer Ranger at the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area\, a serpentine barren near Reisterstown with historic chrome mines\, one of several locations where he conducts interpretive mining history hike programs. Johnny has published several papers on local mining history. He resides in Finksburg\, Maryland with his wife Dawn and three children. \nAs 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. Questions? Please contact Laura Bankard\, Outreach & Events Director at lbankard@hsccmd.org or 410.848.6494 ext. 200.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/box-lunch-talk-springfields-iron-copper-mining-legacy-presented-by-johnny-johnsson/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Carroll County – Shriver-Weybright Auditorium\, 210 East Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Curious Iguana Presents: Bestselling Author Erik Larson
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Erik Larson to Frederick on Wednesday\, March 18\, from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Downtown Community Room at ERUCC in Downtown Frederick. Erik will be discussing his bestseller\, The Demon of Unrest. Following his talk\, Erik will answer questions and sign books. Copies of The Demon of Unrest and additional backlist titles will be available for purchase at the event. \nTickets are required for this event and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/erik-larson-the-demon-of-unrest-tickets-1978477572679?aff=oddtdtcreator \nThere are 2 ticket options\, each including a paperback copy of The Demon of Unrest with admission. Books purchased as part of a ticketed bundle and books purchased at events are non-returnable. \nFor accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Splendid and the Vile offers a gripping account of the run-up to the Civil War in this “riveting reexamination of a nation in tumult” (Los Angeles Times). \n“This is Erik Larson at his best . . . an irresistible thriller.”—The Wall Street Journal \nMaster storyteller Erik Larson brings to life the pivotal five months between Abraham Lincoln’s election in 1860 and the Confederacy’s shelling of Fort Sumter—a period marked by tragic errors and miscommunications\, enflamed egos and craven ambitions\, personal tragedies and betrayals. At the heart of this suspense-filled narrative are Major Robert Anderson\, Sumter’s commander and a former slave owner sympathetic to the South but loyal to the Union; Edmund Ruffin\, a vain and bloodthirsty radical who stirs secessionist ardor at every opportunity; and Mary Boykin Chesnut\, wife of a prominent planter\, conflicted over both marriage and slavery and seeing parallels between both. In the middle of it all is the overwhelmed Lincoln\, battling with his duplicitous Secretary of State\, William Seward\, as he tries desperately to avert a war that he fears is inevitable—one that will eventually kill 750\,000 Americans. \nDrawing on diaries\, secret communiques\, slave ledgers\, and plantation records\, Larson gives us a political horror story that captures the forces that led America to the brink—a dark reminder that we often don’t see a cataclysm coming until it’s too late. \nAbout the author: Erik Larson is the author of six New York Times bestsellers\, including The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill\, Family\, and Defiance During the Blitz\, which examines how Winston Churchill and his “Secret Circle” went about surviving the German air campaign of 1940-41. Larson’s The Devil in the White City is set to be a Hulu limited series; his In the Garden of Beasts is under option by Tom Hanks for a feature film. He recently published an audio-original ghost story\, No One Goes Alone\, which has been optioned by Chernin Entertainment\, in association with Netflix. His Thunderstruck has been optioned by Sony Pictures Television for a limited TV series. Larson lives in Manhattan with his wife\, who is a writer and retired neonatologist; they have three grown daughters.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/curious-iguana-presents-bestselling-author-erik-larson/
LOCATION:Downtown Community Room at ERUCC\, 15 W Church St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Carroll 250 Speaker Series: Accidental Citizen: Major General von Steuben and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join U.S. Army Historian Joseph Seymour for this presentation on Friederich Wilhelm von Steuben\, who proved to be among the more unlikely American revolutionaries. Rising through the ranks of the army of Frederick the Great\, von Steuben found himself in the service of a much different army\, in a much different setting—the Continental Army’s encampment at Valley Forge. Serving as a volunteer without pay or formal rank\, von Steuben took to the task of drilling George Washington’s army. His efforts paid off\, and in June 1778\, a newly reorganized and thoroughly drilled Continental Army marched out of Valley Forge. During the war\, von Steuben learned to appreciate the unique culture of the American soldier and earned the respect of privates and general officers alike. Von Steuben’s career in the Continental Army mirrored that of so many Continental Army veterans. He performed inestimable service to his adopted country\, but in his lifetime achieved neither great fame nor material wealth. As the decades passed\, successive generations of Americans\, many of whom\, like von Steuben\, were new arrivals from Germany\, came to recognize the old drillmaster for his service in the founding of the country. They took pride in his achievements and elevated him as a symbol of the contributions of German immigrants to the establishment of the United States. This presentation will trace his journey from a military adventurer to an American military icon. \nAbout the Presenter: Joseph Seymour has worked as a U.S. Army historian since 2004 and presents regularly on this topic. His professional focus has been on organizational history\, the history\, and culture of the American soldier in the 18th century\, and the evolution of small arms and tactics during that era. Representative works include The Pennsylvania Associators\, 1747-1777 (Westholme Publishing\, 2012)\, “Light the Match Load Away: The Ordnance and Organizational Structure of the Philadelphia Artillery\, 1747 – 1777\,” American Society of Arms Collectors Bulletin (May – June 2006)\, and “A Chart Showing the Results of a 1779 Woolwich Ballistic Test\,” Military Collector & Historian (Winter 2013). He works at the U.S. Army Center of Military History at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington\, DC.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-250-speaker-series-accidental-citizen-major-general-von-steuben-and-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Eldersburg Branch of Carroll County Public Library\, 6400 Hemlock Drive\, Eldersburg\, MD\, 21784
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:The American Experiment: American Ideals Through the Lens of the U. S. Military
DESCRIPTION:Hood Alumni Dr. Youssef Aboul-Enein is a 9/11 Pentagon survivor who spent 28 years on active duty\, retiring as a US Navy Commander. Youssef spent the bulk of his career combating terrorism and he served as Director for North Africa and Egypt and as Assistant Director for Arabian Gulf Affairs for the late Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. He retired from active duty at the Defense Intelligence Agency in 2022. Youssef authored and coauthored seven books on the Mid East\, extremist ideology\, and radicalization. He will be talking about his books and the importance of America’s unique experiment in liberty in his effort to understand why other countries struggle with managing alienation with a segment of its population. He will also discuss his experiences in advising policymakers in finding the right balance between civil liberties and public safety. \nThis presentation will take place in the Beneficial-Hodson Library and Learning Commons\, 2nd floor.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/the-american-experiment-american-ideals-through-the-lens-of-the-u-s-military/
LOCATION:Hood College\, 401 Rosemont Avenue\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Frederick County Civil War Roundtable Meeting and Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Jim Rada will present “Battlefield Angels: The Daughters of Charity.” \nWhen the Civil War broke out\, the Union and the Confederacy were prepared to fight\, but they weren’t prepared to care for the wounded that their fighting created. While many people volunteered to care for the soldiers\, the only ones with any experience were Catholics sisters. Among the sisters\, the most-experienced were the Daughters of Charity based in Emmitsburg\, MD. When war broke out\, they had already been caring for the sick for decades. However\, the brutality of the war would test even their abilities as they ran hospitals\, served on troop transports and provided care in battlefield hospitals and ambulances. They even had their own Central House occupied by armies from both sides of the war. \nThe Daughters of Charity had such a high level of trust among the government officials that they were allowed in the early part of the war to move back and forth across the border between the two warring countries. Nor did they betray that trust as they served officers and soldiers\, Union and Confederate\, with the same level of care. With their wide\, white cornettes looking almost like wings\, the Daughters of Charity did resemble battlefield angels. The sight of those wing-like cornettes told soldiers that relief was on the way; someone who cared for them was coming. \nThis presentation is free for members and a $5 suggested fee for non-members.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/frederick-county-civil-war-roundtable-meeting-and-presentation-6/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Maryland\, My Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Join Living History Volunteers at Monocacy National Battlefield as they discuss the perilous position of Maryland in the Civil War. Marylanders fought on both sides of the Civil War and even occasionally fought each other! Learn about the clashes between Marylanders in blue and gray during the Monocacy Campaign\, their fights and their relation to the parts of the state they fought in.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/maryland-my-maryland/
LOCATION:Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center\, 5201 Urbana Pike\, Frederick\, MD\, 21704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Shipwreck on the Potomac: Disaster in Pursuit of Lincoln’s Killer
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine for their Saturday Speaker Series with author Karen Stone. While helping catch President Abraham Lincoln’s killers\, the barge “Black Diamond” was rammed and sank in the Potomac River\, killing 87 men. In this talk\, Stone will unfold the story of this heroic pursuit that turned tragic. \nKaren Stone has been the Museum Division Manager for St. Mary’s County\, Md.\, where this event took place\, since 2017. A Lincoln fan and student of his assassination since childhood\, she was fascinated when she first heard about this story and its connection to Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth. She is the author of “Shipwreck on the Potomac: Disaster in Pursuit of Lincoln’s Killer.”
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/shipwreck-on-the-potomac-disaster-in-pursuit-of-lincolns-killer/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Hooves\, Paws\, and Claws for the Cause: Animals in the U.S. Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine for a special Saturday Speaker Event with NMCWM author and volunteer Brad Stone who will be discussing his new book “Hooves\, Paws\, and Claws for the Cause: Animals in the U.S. Civil War.” Dogs\, cats\, horses\, pigs\, camels\, bears\, badgers\, bald eagles\, silk worms\, and many other creatures played important roles during the American Civil War. “Hooves\, Paws\, and Claws for the Cause: Animals in the U.S. Civil War” tells the stories of these remarkable animals and the many ways they helped the soldiers and sailors they served with during the war. Stone will share some of his favorite stories from the book. A book signing will follow.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/hooves-paws-and-claws-for-the-cause-animals-in-the-u-s-civil-war/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
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/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:“Ancestors at Antietam” - “Rediscovering William” Lt. William Alden Horton and the 16th Connecticut at Antietam“
DESCRIPTION:The Antietam Institute’s First Saturday programs are back\, and this year’s theme is “Ancestors at Antietam.” They’ve invited several Institute members who had ancestors who fought at Antietam\, or have unique connections with Sharpsburg\, to tell us a little about their ancestor and/or their experiences. Join on April 4\, to hear Laurie Buckler Mack share the story of her ancestor called\, “Rediscovering William” Lt. William Alden Horton and the 16th Connecticut at Antietam.” \nLaurie is a native of Maryland and lived in the Boston area before moving back to Maryland and settling in Annapolis. Laurie has a BA in English and AA in Veterinary Technology and has enjoyed a second career as a RVT at a Veterinary Surgical Referral practice for the last 25 years. She grew up in the suburbs of Washington DC surrounded by references to the American Civil War: Attending Walt Whitman High School\, learning to drive on the Clara Barton Parkway and taking endless trips across the Potomac River on the Jubal Early at White’s Ferry are just a few. Her father Don was a huge history buff and loved to talk about family history\, reminding Laurie that she had an ancestor who was killed at Antietam. Laurie was finally able to visit Antietam during Covid in August of 2020\, sparking an interest in the Maryland Campaign\, Lt. William Alden Horton\, and the 16th Connecticut. Laurie is currently a member of the Jamestowne Society\, the Maryland Mayflower Society\, Society of New England Women\, Daughters of the American Revolution\, National Society United States Daughters of 1812\, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Hobbies include fulfilling Find-a-Grave requests\, exploring historical sites\, and reading. \nThese monthly talks are free and open to the public – anyone may attend – and you do not need to register. The talks will be held at the Institute’s Education Center at 101W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, beginning at 2 pm.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/ancestors-at-antietam-rediscovering-william-lt-william-alden-horton-and-the-16th-connecticut-at-antietam/
LOCATION:Antietam Institute Education Center\, 101 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:History: Shaken & Stirred - Untold Stories of Roads in Carroll County
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on April 9th at 6pm as HSCC continues History: Shaken and Stirred. Once again there will be five speakers telling three 5-minute\, untold\, local history stories shared with the crowd in a fun\, relaxed setting. This quarter\, Untold Stories of Roads in Carroll County will be told. A special history-themed drink will be developed by owners Jenn and Drew. Please have dinner before you come\, as the refreshments are light and meant for snacking. Light refreshments provided by Collision Course. No RSVP or reservation required. \nCovalent Spirits is located at 118 E Main St\, Westminster\, MD 21157 in the 1920s building that served as the City Garage. More information can be found here: https://covalentspirits.com/home  \nPlease contact Laura Bankard\, Outreach & Events Director at lbankard@hsccmd.org or 410.848.6494 ext. 200 with any questions.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/history-shaken-stirred-untold-stories-of-roads-in-carroll-county/
LOCATION:Covalent Spirits\, 118 E. Main Street\, Westminster\, Maryland\, 21157
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/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Living History at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine for living history! Members of the Blue and Gray Hospital Association will be in the Delaplaine Randall Conference Room describing the medical history of America’s bloodiest conflict. Dressed as members of the Confederate Medical Department and armed with period medical equipment\, the unit brings a unique perspective to understanding the conflict. \nThe presentation is included with admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and FREE for NMCWM members.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/living-history-at-the-museum/
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:20260411T120000
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SUMMARY:Emmitsburg: From Way Back When to Now
DESCRIPTION:Join the Daughters of Charity Provincial Archives for their special exhibit on the history of Emmitsburg\, the town they have called home since Mother Seton’s arrival in 1809! From its humble founding in 1785 through the Civil War\, the founding of Mount St. Mary’s and St. Joseph Colleges\, the rise and fall of the railroad\, and its place of distinction among America’s firefighters\, Emmitsburg has a story far larger than its small size. Opening Saturday April 11\, 2026 through the holiday season 2027.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/emmitsburg-from-way-back-when-to-now/
LOCATION:National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton\, 339 S Seton Ave\, Emmitsburg\, MD\, 21727
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Carroll 250: Midwives to the Revolution - Maryland Women in the Early American Printing Industry
DESCRIPTION:In an age when women’s voices were often silenced\, some found power in ink and paper. Join Dr. Amy Rosenkrans as she uncovers the crucial role women played in the colonial printing industry\, spotlighting Maryland trailblazers Anne Catharine Hoof Green of Annapolis and Mary Katharine Goddard of Baltimore—printers who helped shape public opinion in a revolutionary world. \nRegistration is required for this event. Please register at the link.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-250-midwives-to-the-revolution-maryland-women-in-the-early-american-printing-industry/
LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library – Eldersburg Branch\, 6400 Hemlock Drive\, Eldersburg\, Maryland\, 21784
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101035
CREATED:20260313T181023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204905Z
UID:10000704-1775995200-1776000600@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-2/2026-04-12/
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:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101035
CREATED:20260109T212834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T212921Z
UID:10000463-1776002400-1776002400@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Music of the Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Join Music of the Regiment for this FREE exploration of the classical and military music traditions of the late 18th and early 19th centuries! Founded in 2023\, this group of musicians and educators presents the music of the past in as near a format as possible\, performed on instruments appropriate to the time period. New in April 2026\, join them for “Equal to any Band in this Country…\,” a historically immersive program combining dramatic readings with marches and opera arrangements that formed the soundtrack of the French\, American\, and British forces as they converged on Yorktown in 1781. The concert will begin at 3:00 in the main sanctuary of Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ (ERUCC). Join at 2:30 for a short preconcert talk before the main show!
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/music-of-the-regiment/
LOCATION:Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ (ERUCC)\, 15 W. Church St.\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101035
CREATED:20260223T163346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T163346Z
UID:10000534-1776277800-1776277800@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Carroll 250 Speaker Series: The Memory of Landscapes: A study of four historic National Parks within an hour’s drive of Carroll County
DESCRIPTION:Join presenter Winona R. Peterson\, retired NPS Cultural Resource Program Manager\, for this fun informative talk. \nAll landscapes have stories to tell; even the ones we interact with daily. This program will present compelling layers of history found at selected historic national park sites within an easy drive of Carroll County. We will explore the importance of nationally significant landscapes and the complexities of managing resources that have more than one significant story to share with the visiting public. The discussion will focus on how the National Park Service studies and manages these cultural landscapes. We will be visiting Hampton National Historic Site\, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine\, Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. \nWinona R. Peterson graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a BS in Recreation and Parks. She began and ended her 41-year career with the National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park. In between\, she worked at Everglades National Park\, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine\, Hampton National Historic Site and Eisenhower National Historic Site. She was an interpretive park ranger\, an administrative clerk\, a chief ranger\, historian and a cultural resource specialist. During the last 5 years of her career\, she was the historian responsible for assessments completed at eight historic parks in the northeast region. Mrs. Peterson recently became a member of the Preservation Maryland Board of Directors\, an organization that has been at the forefront of historic preservation in Maryland for 90 plus years. She lives on a 90-acre farm in Carroll County with her husband Steve. \nRegistration is now open and is required.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-250-speaker-series-the-memory-of-landscapes-a-study-of-four-historic-national-parks-within-an-hours-drive-of-carroll-county/
LOCATION:Taneytown Branch of Carroll County Public Library\, 10 Grand Drive\, Taneytown\, MD\, 21787
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101035
CREATED:20260313T175858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204837Z
UID:10000548-1776508200-1776510000@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/2026-04-18/
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:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101035
CREATED:20260114T162734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T162734Z
UID:10000478-1776520800-1776520800@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:A Heart Touched By Fire: Union Nurse Cornelia Hancock’s Civil War
DESCRIPTION:In 1863\, Cornelia Hancock\, a 23-year-old Quaker girl\, wrote “After my only brother and every other male relative and friend that we possessed had gone to War\, I deliberately came to the conclusion that I\, too\, would go and serve my country.” Two days after the great Battle of Gettysburg she was the first woman to reach the Union Army of the Potomac’s 2nd Corps Hospital. Hancock served as a nurse for the remainder of the war. Well known during the war\, she is little remembered today. Author Carolyn Ivanoff will tell Hancock’s story through her own words and annotated letters. This program highlights the events and tragedies of Civil War from a woman’s point of view. \nCarolyn Ivanoff is a retired high school administrator and independent historian. She has won several awards for her historical work and presentations. Previous to her new book on Cornelia Hancock\, Ivanoff authored “We Fought at Gettysburg\,” which features first-hand accounts by the survivors of the 17th Connecticut Infantry and their experiences on the greatest battlefield of the Civil War.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/a-heart-touched-by-fire-union-nurse-cornelia-hancocks-civil-war/
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:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101035
CREATED:20260225T170505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T170505Z
UID:10000537-1776520800-1776520800@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Members Only: Learning to Look
DESCRIPTION:You can get your hands on one-of-a-kind objects at the Union Mills Homestead’s very first Members Only program! \nLearning to look is a unique workshop where the Union Mills Homestead’s Executive Director will personally walk you through how to handle and examine original pieces from their collections. Unlock exceptional stories of the people who lived at the Homestead in centuries past and take home new skills with a suggested donation of $10. \nReserve your spot by emailing at: info@unionmills.org  \nYou can become a member today through the Union Mills Homestead’s website: https://unionmills.org/membership/
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/members-only-learning-to-look/
LOCATION:The Union Mills Homestead\, 3311 Littlestown Pike\, Westminster\, MD\, 21158\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101035
CREATED:20260113T141758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T141758Z
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SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Day
DESCRIPTION:Join National Park Service rangers and living history volunteers for Junior Ranger Day! Guests will be encouraged to do participate in the Monocacy National Battlefield Junior Ranger program\, earning their Junior Ranger badge if they complete at least five activities. In addition\, guests are invited to “enlist” with Monocacy National Battlefield living history volunteers who will be teaching both infantry and artillery drills to anyone who would like to take part. How did soldiers move and fight on Monocacy National Battlefield? How long did it take to load a cannon? You will find out with this fun\, hands on activity.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/junior-ranger-day/
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:20260419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101035
CREATED:20260313T181023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204905Z
UID:10000705-1776600000-1776605400@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-2/2026-04-19/
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:20260420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101035
CREATED:20260310T175917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T175917Z
UID:10000543-1776709800-1776709800@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Carroll 250: Patriots Buried in Carroll County Cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: James Engler and John Laycock\, members of the Westminster Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution \nDescription: There are an estimated 60 Revolutionary War patriots buried in Carroll County across several cemeteries. Many of these are known\, but many more are likely lost to history. It is important to remember our patriot ancestors. This talk will provide an overview of family cemeteries\, church cemeteries\, and town cemeteries located in the county and discuss patriots buried there. \nRegistration is required for this event. Please register at the link. \n 
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-250-patriots-buried-in-carroll-county-cemeteries/
LOCATION:Exploration Commons\, Westminster Branch of Carroll County Public Library\, 50 East Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101035
CREATED:20260223T165835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T165835Z
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SUMMARY:Box Lunch Talk: Memories of Oakland Mills Before the Building of Liberty Reservoir Presented by The Liberty Reservoir History Group
DESCRIPTION:The town of Oakland Mills existed in the Southeast corner of Carroll County prior to its demolition by Baltimore City to facilitate the damming of the North Branch of the Patapsco River. This talk features two speakers\, one who lived in the town prior to the reservoir and the other whose mother was born and raised in Oakland Mills while her father grew up on a farm on Ridge Road. They are cousins and will share personal and family memories of the town\, events surrounding the closing of the mill\, destruction of the town and with it….a way of life. \nThe Liberty Reservoir History Group is an informal gathering of individuals who meet monthly to capture the history of the land and life stories of the people impacted by the building of Liberty Reservoir which was completed in 1953. \nElaine McLaughlin and Wallie Meeks are members who shared their childhood memories at previous group meetings and now have a chance to share them with you! \nAs 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. \nQuestions? Please contact Laura Bankard\, Outreach & Events Director at lbankard@hsccmd.org or 410.848.6494 ext. 200.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/box-lunch-talk-memories-of-oakland-mills-before-the-building-of-liberty-reservoir-presented-by-the-liberty-reservoir-history-group/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Carroll County – Shriver-Weybright Auditorium\, 210 East Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101035
CREATED:20260113T142655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T142655Z
UID:10000471-1777111200-1777111200@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Park Day 2026!
DESCRIPTION:One of Monocacy National Battlefield’s biggest volunteer opportunities of the year! Park Day brings in volunteers from all over Frederick County and beyond to assist Monocacy National Battlefield on a variety of projects. These include\, but are not limited to: \n* Weeding \n* Planting \n* Litter patrol on the trails \n* Invasive species removal \nForms and gloves will be provided\, please dress appropriate for the weather and be prepared to get dirty!
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/park-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:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101035
CREATED:20260325T165420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165420Z
UID:10000730-1777111200-1777111200@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Indie Bookstore Day at Curious Iguana!
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: Saturday\, April 25 is Indie Bookstore Day! Curious Iguana is excited for warmer weather and celebrating independent bookstores everywhere\, so come out to show some readerly love! In store at Curious Iguana\, search the shelves for the hidden Golden Ticket from Libro.fm to win 12 audiobook credits! While you’re there\, be sure to grab your Bookstore Crawl Passport. Also\, the first 30 customers who spend $50 or more will receive a FREE\, exclusive Indie Bookstore Day tote bag! We will also have a select number of these totes available for purchase individually. See you there!
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/indie-bookstore-day-at-curious-iguana/
LOCATION:Curious Iguana\, 12 N. Market Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101035
CREATED:20260313T175858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204837Z
UID:10000549-1777113000-1777114800@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/2026-04-25/
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:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101035
CREATED:20260313T181023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204905Z
UID:10000706-1777204800-1777210200@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-2/2026-04-26/
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:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101035
CREATED:20260309T190421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T190451Z
UID:10000539-1777573800-1777573800@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:History Distilled: Alcohol & The Civil War Era
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Pathfinder Farm Distillery Tasting Room for a night of local spirits and history!\n\nPathfinder is thrilled to host “History Distilled\,” an open-house storytelling event. Grab a signature Pathfinder cocktail and settle in as three captivating historians explore the fascinating and often rugged connection between alcohol and the American Civil War era.\n\nMeet Our Speakers:\n\nTravis Shaw\, Director of Education at the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area With over two decades of experience in archaeology and historic preservation\, Travis is a dedicated public historian who has shared his expertise through numerous articles and historical films.\nEmily Huebner\, Director of Operations and Programs for Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. A specialist in Maryland history\, Emily previously worked with the Maryland State Archives on the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland project and has a deep background in researching the state’s complex past.\nMallory Huard\, Assistant Professor of History at Hood College A scholar of 19th-century U.S. history\, Mallory specializes in the intersections of commerce and society and currently teaches courses on the American Civil War and environmental history.\n\nThis is an open-house style event. No stuffy lectures here—just great stories\, good company\, and excellent whiskey. Come out\, support your local distillery\, and learn something new about the high-proof history of our region.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/history-distilled-alcohol-the-civil-war-era/
LOCATION:Pathfinder Farm Distillery Tasting Room and Cocktail Bar\, 14 S. Main Street\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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