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SUMMARY:Box Lunch Talk: The History of Lacrosse in Carroll County Public Schools presented by Brian Booz
DESCRIPTION:Brian Booz started as a history/social studies teacher and coach in Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) in the ’70s. He coached football and basketball and then started the lacrosse program. One of his students became an All-American lacrosse player for McDaniel. Brian went on to be the principal at Francis Scott Key\, South Carroll\, and Century High Schools\, before retiring from CCPS in 2002 and joining the faculty of Gettysburg College. He is an excellent raconteur who will share the history of bringing lacrosse into the county. \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-the-history-of-lacrosse-in-carroll-county-public-schools-presented-by-brian-booz/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 21 Carroll Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital – Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays and Sundays from April through September\nWalk in the footsteps of doctors\, nurses\, soldiers and civilians who cared for 8\,000 wounded soldiers in Downtown Frederick. \nJoin NMCWM docents for a walking tour of Downtown Frederick focused on the city’s role as a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862 every Saturday (10:30 a.m.) and Sunday (2:00 p.m.) from April through September. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nIn September 1862\, a newspaper correspondent from the Philadelphia Inquirer referred to Frederick as “one vast hospital.” In the aftermath of America’s bloodiest day at Antietam on September 17\, 1862\, over 8\,000 wounded soldiers\, Union and Confederate\, were brought to make-shift hospital wards in Frederick’s churches\, schools\, hotels\, and private homes. From the diaries and letters of the surgeons\, soldiers\, and civilians who were there\, this guided walking tour will explore the locations of the city’s Civil War hospitals in churches\, schools\, and public buildings. Many of those same buildings still make up the historic district today.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-civil-war-walking-tour-in-downtown-frederick-12/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Frederick Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience the history and beauty of downtown as knowledgeable guides share the fascinating stories that make up historic Frederick\, Maryland.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/foundations-of-frederick-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Heritage Frederick\, 24 E Church ST\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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SUMMARY:Civil War Style Church Service
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Civil War-style\, nondenominational Christian church service at Historic Rocky Springs Chapel on Sunday\, August 24\, 2025\, at 1:00 P.M. HRSC Trustee and Preacher Kirk Callison will preach the sermon wearing Civil War period attire. A short living history program will follow the church service. HRSC is dedicated to using living history programs to accurately educate the public on Christian practices and the impact of faith on American society during the Civil War. \nThe chapel is located at 7817 Rocky Springs Road\, Frederick\, Maryland. The event is free and open to the public. The wearing of Civil War period attire is encouraged but not required. \nQuestions about the event should be directed to HRSC Trustee Kirk Callison or HRSC Trustee Maria Callison at (301) 874-4737 (Home); (240) 409-8361 (cell); or kmcallison@verizon.net
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/civil-war-style-church-service-3/
LOCATION:Rocky Springs Chapel\, 7817 Rocky Springs Road\, Frederick\, MD\, 21702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital – Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays and Sundays from April through September\nWalk in the footsteps of doctors\, nurses\, soldiers and civilians who cared for 8\,000 wounded soldiers in Downtown Frederick. \nJoin NMCWM docents for a walking tour of Downtown Frederick focused on the city’s role as a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862 every Saturday (10:30 a.m.) and Sunday (2:00 p.m.) from April through September. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nIn September 1862\, a newspaper correspondent from the Philadelphia Inquirer referred to Frederick as “one vast hospital.” In the aftermath of America’s bloodiest day at Antietam on September 17\, 1862\, over 8\,000 wounded soldiers\, Union and Confederate\, were brought to make-shift hospital wards in Frederick’s churches\, schools\, hotels\, and private homes. From the diaries and letters of the surgeons\, soldiers\, and civilians who were there\, this guided walking tour will explore the locations of the city’s Civil War hospitals in churches\, schools\, and public buildings. Many of those same buildings still make up the historic district today.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-civil-war-walking-tour-in-downtown-frederick-13/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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SUMMARY:Music on the Millrace: Hayden Shaw and This Side of Pleasant
DESCRIPTION:Join the Union Mills Homestead for “Music on the Millrace” again this year! This new Sunday concert series at the Union Mills Homestead will be held for the second year at the historic site north of Westminster\, MD. The concerts offer a relaxed\, inviting opportunity for our members and friends to come out to enjoy the authentic beauty of the site\, separate from 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/
LOCATION:The Union Mills Homestead\, 3311 Littlestown Pike\, Westminster\, MD\, 21158\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Harpers Ferry Civil War Round Table's Tour of the Battle of Hagerstown
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Harpers Ferry Civil War Round Table in Hagerstown\, Maryland for a guided tour of the Battle of Hagerstown\, at 3:00 PM on Sunday\, August 24. Much like Gettysburg\, where all roads converged and dictated where the armies would meet\, the roads crossing the area of Lee’s retreat out of Pennsylvania led to the Hub City—Hagerstown. Gaining and holding Hagerstown was the key to protecting or attacking Lee’s defensive line between Williamsport and Sharpsburg in the days after Pickett’s Charge. Small battles and large skirmishes occurred daily during Lee’s retreat\, and one of the most consequential was the Battle of Hagerstown on July 6. This became one of the largest cavalry battles of the war and was fought mostly in a city environment. \nOur guide on the tour is Stephen Bockmiller\, a lifelong military history enthusiast. Steve has written extensively\, including two books\, about the USS Constellation and about regional Civil War history. His current writing projects include the Battle of Hagerstown and Civil War-era stories from the Middletown Valley. Steve serves on Baltimore’s Advisory Board of Historic Ships and represents Hagerstown on the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area Advisory Board. He lives near Waynesboro\, PA with his wife Stefania\, and he serves as Deputy Director in Hagerstown’s Planning and Economic Development Department. \nThis tour is free and open to the public\, but you must reserve your space by contacting Chris Craig at ccraig@laurellodge.com or 304-433-1260. We will carry on in light rain (bring an umbrella)\, but you will receive email notification if there is a weather cancellation. Much of the Battle of Hagerstown took place in the city’s downtown. Our tour will begin with the first stage of the battle in downtown\, where we will walk about nine city blocks. This will be followed by a driving tour with stops along Virginia Avenue between Hagerstown and Williamsport. (Carpooling is encouraged.) Meet at the intersection of Baltimore and South Potomac Streets\, Hagerstown\, MD. This is half a block east of Meritus Park. The best parking option is in the University District Parking Deck on North Potomac Street\, just north of Public Square. The entire tour will take about 2.5 hours. \nPhoto: Jarvis Wentworth\, 1st Vermont Cavalry\, mortally wounded July 6\, 1863 at Hagerstown\, MD.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/harpers-ferry-civil-war-round-tables-tour-of-the-battle-of-hagerstown/
LOCATION:Downtown Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Summer Lecture Series: "Frederick: the Crossroads of the Civil War" - John Schildt
DESCRIPTION:The Antietam Institute will be wrapping up the Summer Lecture Series on August 25 with local historian\, John Schildt presenting Frederick: the Crossroads of the Civil War \nJust south of the Mason-Dixon Line\, Frederick\, Maryland\, was poised at the crossroads of the Civil War. Here\, Confederate troops passed west to the Battles of Antietam and South Monocacy\, while Union troops marched north to Gettysburg and south to raid the resources of the Shenandoah Valley. Both heroes and villains were made in the spired city\, such as Dame Barbara Fritchie\, who is said to defied General Jackson; General Jubal Early\, who threatened to put the town to the torch; and the local doctors and nurses who cared for thousands of wounded soldiers. Join local historian John Schildt as he recounts the fascinating history of Frederick in the Civil War. \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 2025 schedule. \nThese indoors 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 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/summer-lecture-series-frederick-the-crossroads-of-the-civil-war-john-schildt/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 209 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Frederick in the Civil War (3-week lecture course) with Instructor Chris Haugh
DESCRIPTION:Over a decade ago\, Frederick hosted several events associated with the Sesquicentennial commemoration of the American Civil War. Chris Haugh was behind the production of an Emmy® award-winning film entitled “Maryland’s Heart of the Civil War.” The documentary debuted in 2012 and was produced by MPT (Maryland Public Television)\, airing on PBS stations nationwide. In this 3-part course\, Chris will offer a detailed recap of events that tied Frederick\, both city and county\, to the greatest political and physical struggle fought to preserve or destroy the young United States of America. Through the use of illustrated PowerPoint presentations\, diary entries and anecdotes from newspapers/history accounts and clips from the “Maryland’s Heart of the Civil War” documentary\, this course will explore the three major campaigns that came through our area and the direct impact the Civil War had on the local landscape and citizenry. Topics of discussion will include the 1861 State Legislature in Frederick\, Rebel Occupation of Frederick\, Barbara Fritchie\, Battle of South Mountain\, Antietam\, Lincoln’s Visit\, Gen. Meade Change of Command\, Gettysburg\, Hospital Center\, Ransoming of Frederick\, and the Battle of Monocacy. \nThe classes will be held live online using the Zoom platform. Internet connectivity is required to participate in class via desktop\, laptop\, tablet or mobile phone. No additional subscription needed as a special link will be emailed to you. 3-part course on consecutive Wednesday evenings 7-9pm. Please register at the link. \nOptional special\, bonus 4th class will consist of a Civil War-themed Twilight Walking Tour of historic Mount Olivet Cemetery. The scheduled date is Wednesday\, September 17th from 6-8pm. Meet at Mount Olivet’s historic Key Chapel (located 100 yards behind the Francis Scott Key monument and the 515 S. Market St front gate to the cemetery).
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/frederick-in-the-civil-war-3-week-lecture-course-with-instructor-chris-haugh/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital – Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays and Sundays from April through September\nWalk in the footsteps of doctors\, nurses\, soldiers and civilians who cared for 8\,000 wounded soldiers in Downtown Frederick. \nJoin NMCWM docents for a walking tour of Downtown Frederick focused on the city’s role as a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862 every Saturday (10:30 a.m.) and Sunday (2:00 p.m.) from April through September. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nIn September 1862\, a newspaper correspondent from the Philadelphia Inquirer referred to Frederick as “one vast hospital.” In the aftermath of America’s bloodiest day at Antietam on September 17\, 1862\, over 8\,000 wounded soldiers\, Union and Confederate\, were brought to make-shift hospital wards in Frederick’s churches\, schools\, hotels\, and private homes. From the diaries and letters of the surgeons\, soldiers\, and civilians who were there\, this guided walking tour will explore the locations of the city’s Civil War hospitals in churches\, schools\, and public buildings. Many of those same buildings still make up the historic district today.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-civil-war-walking-tour-in-downtown-frederick-14/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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SUMMARY:Newcomer House Porch Program - "Play Music on the Porch Day"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area for a special worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day at the historic Newcomer House on the Antietam National Battlefield on Saturday\, August 30\, 2025. \nThe event begins with a signature concert by the Hancock Civil War String Band at 10:30 a.m. and continues through 4:00 p.m. as acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to share the universal language of music in a relaxed setting with prepared songs or by jamming with new friends. \nThe Newcomer House is the only dwelling on the Antietam National Battlefield that witnessed the battle and is regularly open to the public. It serves as an exhibit and visitor center for the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. Knowledgeable volunteer docents are available to share information about the Newcomer House and offer assistance to visitors to the three-county Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. \nThis is the ninth season of Porch Programs at the Newcomer House. Porch Programs feature presentations\, demonstrations\, pop-up exhibits\, interactives and more from April through November. \nPlay Music on the Porch Day is a worldwide phenomenon that began in 2018 and is celebrated the last Saturday of August each year. Performances can be as simple as sitting on your own front porch and playing or singing along\, or large public events. \nPlay Music on the Porch Day’s website says\, “Music goes beyond words. It can transcend the most difficult barriers. It ties us together like a thread through our hearts… Together let us show the world the power that music holds.” \nThe Newcomer House is located at 18422 Shepherdstown Pike in Keedysville\, MD. The house is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends in April\, May\, October and November and Tuesday-Sunday\, June through September. For more information\, contact Newcomer House Manager Rachel Nichols at rachel@heartofthecivilwar.org or (240) 308-1740.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/newcomer-house-porch-program-play-music-on-the-porch-day/
LOCATION:Newcomer House\, 8422 Shepherdstown Pike\, Keedysville\, Maryland\, 21756
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Civil War Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. Stories include the last Confederate invasion of the North\, the ransom of Frederick\, and the Battle of Monocacy.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/civil-war-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Heritage Frederick\, 24 E Church ST\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250830T110000
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SUMMARY:Play Music on the Porch at the Historic F.W. Fraley General Merchandise Store
DESCRIPTION:Play Music on the Porch in historic Catoctin Furnace Saturday\, August 30 at 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM F.W. Fraley Store 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road Thurmont\, MD 21788 www.catoctinfurnace.org/events 240-288-7396 \nTraditional bluegrass music returns to the historic F.W. Fraley General Merchandise store in historic Catoctin Furnace. As oral histories attest\, bluegrass music was a regular occurrence at the store to entertain village residents and visitors. Join us on the porch of the restored store for this delightful musical experience. This event is free to the public. Please note: The provided address is for the Museum of the Ironworker\, directly across the street\, as the historic store does not have a separate street number.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/play-music-on-the-porch-at-the-historic-f-w-fraley-general-merchandise-store/
LOCATION:F.W. Fraley Store\, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road\, Thurmont\, Maryland\, 21788
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250831T140000
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SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital – Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays and Sundays from April through September\nWalk in the footsteps of doctors\, nurses\, soldiers and civilians who cared for 8\,000 wounded soldiers in Downtown Frederick. \nJoin NMCWM docents for a walking tour of Downtown Frederick focused on the city’s role as a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862 every Saturday (10:30 a.m.) and Sunday (2:00 p.m.) from April through September. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nIn September 1862\, a newspaper correspondent from the Philadelphia Inquirer referred to Frederick as “one vast hospital.” In the aftermath of America’s bloodiest day at Antietam on September 17\, 1862\, over 8\,000 wounded soldiers\, Union and Confederate\, were brought to make-shift hospital wards in Frederick’s churches\, schools\, hotels\, and private homes. From the diaries and letters of the surgeons\, soldiers\, and civilians who were there\, this guided walking tour will explore the locations of the city’s Civil War hospitals in churches\, schools\, and public buildings. Many of those same buildings still make up the historic district today.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-civil-war-walking-tour-in-downtown-frederick-15/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250906T090000
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SUMMARY:54th Annual Boonesborough Days Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Boonsboro Historical Society\, Boonesborough Days is a festival devoted to showcasing handmade crafts and art in this town that was the location of two Civil War battles (Battle of South Mountain in 1862 and the Battle of Boonsboro 1863). Browse through historic and picturesque Shafer Park and shop for handmade crafts\, paintings and unique gifts. Experience various historical demonstrations. Civil War display and artifacts\, Tri State Astronomers\, great food and more! \nThis is a 2-day festival being held Saturday\, September 6th from 9am to 5pm and Sunday\, September 7th from 9am to 4pm.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/54th-annual-boonesborough-days-festival/
LOCATION:Shafer Park\, Park Drive\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250906T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250906T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145925
CREATED:20250715T205806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T205806Z
UID:10000133-1757154600-1757154600@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital – Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays and Sundays from April through September\nWalk in the footsteps of doctors\, nurses\, soldiers and civilians who cared for 8\,000 wounded soldiers in Downtown Frederick. \nJoin NMCWM docents for a walking tour of Downtown Frederick focused on the city’s role as a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862 every Saturday (10:30 a.m.) and Sunday (2:00 p.m.) from April through September. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nIn September 1862\, a newspaper correspondent from the Philadelphia Inquirer referred to Frederick as “one vast hospital.” In the aftermath of America’s bloodiest day at Antietam on September 17\, 1862\, over 8\,000 wounded soldiers\, Union and Confederate\, were brought to make-shift hospital wards in Frederick’s churches\, schools\, hotels\, and private homes. From the diaries and letters of the surgeons\, soldiers\, and civilians who were there\, this guided walking tour will explore the locations of the city’s Civil War hospitals in churches\, schools\, and public buildings. Many of those same buildings still make up the historic district today.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-civil-war-walking-tour-in-downtown-frederick-16/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250906T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250906T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145925
CREATED:20250813T184819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T184819Z
UID:10000392-1757154600-1757154600@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Civil War Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. Stories include the last Confederate invasion of the North\, the ransom of Frederick\, and the Battle of Monocacy.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/civil-war-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Heritage Frederick\, 24 E Church ST\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250906T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250906T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145925
CREATED:20250709T000830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T000852Z
UID:10000220-1757156400-1757156400@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Road to Antietam from the Best Farm
DESCRIPTION:Step into the past to learn about the “Lost Orders” of the 1862 Maryland Campaign and the role Best Farm played during the Civil War. Ranger programs will explore the history of the Best Farm and infantry demonstrations will be conducted throughout the day.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/road-to-antietam-from-the-best-farm/
LOCATION:Best Farm (Tour Stop #1)\, Urbana Pike\, Monocacy National Battlefield\, Frederick\, MD\, 21742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250906T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145925
CREATED:20250812T203132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T203132Z
UID:10000389-1757170800-1757170800@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Disguised and Determined: Women Who Fought in the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Speaker Series: Tracey McIntire and Audrey Scanlan-Teller \nThere are hundreds of documented cases of women who fought disguised as men during the Civil War. Tracey McIntire and Audrey Scanlan-Teller\, PhD will discuss and share documentation of some of the more fascinating women and what motivated them to fight alongside men. \nTracey McIntire earned her BA in English at Rivier College in Nashua\, New Hampshire. She is Lead Educator at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, site administrator at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum and an interpretive volunteer at Antietam National Battlefield. Since 2008\, she has portrayed a woman soldier at living history events. \nAudrey Scanlan-Teller earned her MA and PhD in art history at the University of Delaware. Since 2005\, she has portrayed a Civil War enlisted soldier for historical interpretive demonstrations\, a portrayal that compelled her to study the women soldiers of the Civil War. Dr. Scanlan-Teller is an active interpretive volunteer at Antietam National Battlefield Park and a small business owner.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/disguised-and-determined-women-who-fought-in-the-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=UTC:20250907T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250907T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145925
CREATED:20250715T205832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T205832Z
UID:10000134-1757253600-1757253600@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital – Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays and Sundays from April through September\nWalk in the footsteps of doctors\, nurses\, soldiers and civilians who cared for 8\,000 wounded soldiers in Downtown Frederick. \nJoin NMCWM docents for a walking tour of Downtown Frederick focused on the city’s role as a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862 every Saturday (10:30 a.m.) and Sunday (2:00 p.m.) from April through September. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nIn September 1862\, a newspaper correspondent from the Philadelphia Inquirer referred to Frederick as “one vast hospital.” In the aftermath of America’s bloodiest day at Antietam on September 17\, 1862\, over 8\,000 wounded soldiers\, Union and Confederate\, were brought to make-shift hospital wards in Frederick’s churches\, schools\, hotels\, and private homes. From the diaries and letters of the surgeons\, soldiers\, and civilians who were there\, this guided walking tour will explore the locations of the city’s Civil War hospitals in churches\, schools\, and public buildings. Many of those same buildings still make up the historic district today.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-civil-war-walking-tour-in-downtown-frederick-17/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250907T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250907T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145925
CREATED:20250714T224157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T224422Z
UID:10000356-1757255400-1757255400@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Frederick in the Civil War: A Bus Tour of the Historic City
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time aboard a vintage 1966 double-decker bus for a fascinating one-hour journey through Downtown Frederick\, exploring the city’s critical role in the Civil War and the evolution of battlefield medicine. \nDeparting from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, this guided tour is led by a professional docent who will share gripping stories of local hospitals\, heroic caregivers\, and the medical innovations that emerged from wartime necessity. As you roll through historic streets and landmarks\, you’ll gain insight into the challenges faced by doctors\, nurses\, and soldiers alike during one of the most pivotal periods in American history. \nTOUR HIGHLIGHTS:\n– Explore Frederick’s Civil War history through a medical lens aboard a restored 1966 double-decker bus\n– Hear expert narration from a professional museum docent\n– Visit key sites where wounded soldiers were treated\n– A unique educational experience in the heart of historic Frederick\n– Every ticket includes admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine \nDEPARTS FROM: The National Museum of Civil War Medicine \nTICKET PRICE: $39 per person (includes admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine) \nHOW TO BOOK: Spots are limited — join us for an unforgettable ride through the past — where history meets healing.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/frederick-in-the-civil-war-a-bus-tour-of-the-historic-city-3/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250907T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145925
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SUMMARY:American Battlefield Trust Generations Event at Antietam Battlefield
DESCRIPTION:On Grandparents’ Day\, bring your kids\, grandkids\, neighbors\, and friends and march in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers at Antietam National Battlefield. This afternoon of high energy activities and a history hike will help to instill a lifelong interest in history! Join the American Battlefield Trust and the Antietam Institute for this special Generations event\, designed to help adults share their passion for history with younger people. This event is open to all who attend with someone from another generation. It is ideal for ages 6–17\, with a parent or guardian required to accompany each child. Registration is required to help us plan engaging activities for everyone. \nLocation: Park in designated lots or overflow parking at Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center. Meet at the New York State Monument on the high ground just to the left of the Visitor Center; American Battlefield Trust staff will be on-site to point out the monument\, too. \nWhat to bring: Please wear comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor activities. Be prepared to walk about 1.5 miles along dirt and grass trails and some rolling terrain. A water bottle and snacks (none will be provided).
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/american-battlefield-trust-generations-event-at-antietam-battlefield/
LOCATION:New York Monument near Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center\, 5831 Dunker Church Rd\, Sharpsburg\, Maryland\, 21782
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250911T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145925
CREATED:20250827T000731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T173354Z
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SUMMARY:Catoctin Furnace Living History Festival
DESCRIPTION:From Thursday\, September 11\, until Sunday\, September 14\, 2025\, the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society will present seven public performances of Iron Will\, set between October 11 and 13\, 1780\, at Catoctin Furnace. In 1780\, the Continental Army convinced the co-owners of Catoctin Furnace—Maryland’s first governor\, Thomas Johnson\, and his brother James\, the ironmaster at the furnace—to manufacture 31 tons of shells\, which were fired\, eventually\, at the decisive Battle of Yorktown. \nThis original production based on historical events focuses on the personal stories of people at the furnace—owners and workers\, European immigrants and African slaves—against the historical backdrop of the Revolutionary War and the development of Maryland’s industry. \nAudiences will be able to immerse themselves in the lives of the people at the Revolutionary War era furnace by attending site-specific performances at historic locations\, including the Collier Log Cabin\, the fully functional blacksmith’s shop\, the furnace\, and other outdoor locations.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/catoctin-furnace-living-history-festival/
LOCATION:Catoctin Furnace\, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road\, Thurmont\, Maryland\, 21788
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250912T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145925
CREATED:20250816T002022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T002022Z
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SUMMARY:Living History - Frances Perkins
DESCRIPTION:Living History at the Library proudly presents: “I Am Not Content: an Hour with Frances Perkins.” Frances Perkins was the Secretary of Labor under FDR and the founder of Social Security. She was responsible for implementing decent wages\, humane working hours\, safe working conditions\, abolishment of child labor\, plus much more! \nPlease join the Washington County Free Library on Friday\, September 12 from 1-2:30 PM in the Community Room when actress Kathie Mack retells the life of Frances Perkins in a one-woman play by Steve LaRoque\, who will introduce the program. Seats are limited so please register today!
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/living-history-frances-perkins/
LOCATION:Washington County Free Library\, 100 South Potomac St.\, Hagerstown\, Maryland\, 21740
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250912T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145925
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T191806Z
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SUMMARY:‘When Hell Came to Sharpsburg’: Author Talk With Steven Cowie
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine on the Antietam National Battlefield on Friday\, September 12\, at 1:00 p.m. for a special presentation by author Steven Cowie about his book “When Hell Came to Sharpsburg: The Battle of Antietam and Its Impact on the Civilians Who Called It Home.” Cowie will look at the impacts of the Battle of Antietam on the local civilian population\, including the Pry family. His talk will be presented in the Pry Barn\, which served as a field hospital after the battle. The Pry Barn is located at: 18906 Shepherdstown Pike Keedysville\, MD 21756 This will be a pay-what-you-please program.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/when-hell-came-to-sharpsburg-author-talk-with-steven-cowie/
LOCATION:Pry House Barn\, 18906 Shepherdstown Pike\, Keedysville\, Maryland\, 21756
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250912T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145925
CREATED:20250714T234820Z
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SUMMARY:Culture & Cocktails: A Local Family's Experience of the Battle of Antietam
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, September 12\, join Jay Graybeal\, Chief Curator and Deputy Director of the Army Heritage Museum\, for “Confusion and Excitement: A Local Family’s Experience of the Battle of Antietam.” \nJay Graybeal presents a talk on his ancestors’ experiences as local farmers during the Antietam and Gettysburg Campaigns\, including the trials they endured and the court cases they were involved in following the Civil War. \nThis month’s drink is the Sherry Cobbler\, a cocktail popular during the mid-19th century that combines sherry\, sugar\, and citrus. Doors open at 5:30 PM and light hors d’oeuvres will be served! \nCulture & Cocktails 2025 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation. Please register at the link.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/culture-cocktails-a-local-familys-experience-of-the-battle-of-antietam/
LOCATION:Miller House Museum\, 135 W Washington St\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145925
CREATED:20250715T205853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T205853Z
UID:10000135-1757759400-1757759400@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital – Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays and Sundays from April through September\nWalk in the footsteps of doctors\, nurses\, soldiers and civilians who cared for 8\,000 wounded soldiers in Downtown Frederick. \nJoin NMCWM docents for a walking tour of Downtown Frederick focused on the city’s role as a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862 every Saturday (10:30 a.m.) and Sunday (2:00 p.m.) from April through September. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nIn September 1862\, a newspaper correspondent from the Philadelphia Inquirer referred to Frederick as “one vast hospital.” In the aftermath of America’s bloodiest day at Antietam on September 17\, 1862\, over 8\,000 wounded soldiers\, Union and Confederate\, were brought to make-shift hospital wards in Frederick’s churches\, schools\, hotels\, and private homes. From the diaries and letters of the surgeons\, soldiers\, and civilians who were there\, this guided walking tour will explore the locations of the city’s Civil War hospitals in churches\, schools\, and public buildings. Many of those same buildings still make up the historic district today.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-civil-war-walking-tour-in-downtown-frederick-18/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145925
CREATED:20250813T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T185151Z
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SUMMARY:Frederick's Black Heritage Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visit landmarks and hear stories revealing Frederick’s Black heritage from the early-19th century to the present day. This tour features sites associated with enslavement and segregation and highlights the achievements of a diverse and vibrant Black community in the pursuit of equality and freedom.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/fredericks-black-heritage-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Heritage Frederick\, 24 E Church ST\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145925
CREATED:20250714T235824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T184234Z
UID:10000358-1757858400-1757858400@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Hood's Defeat Near Fox's Gap
DESCRIPTION:Author Curtis Older will present a review of the Fox Family of Fox’s Gap\, “Hood’s Defeat Near Fox’s Gap\,” “The Land Tracts of the Battlefield of South Mountain\,” and “The Braddock Expedition and Fox’s Gap in Maryland.” Curtis Older is a descendant of the Fox family that lived at Fox’s Gap and has lots of interesting historical and genealogical information on that family. Curtis will guide those who want to walk the Appalachian Trail to Fox’s Gap from Turner’s Gap that day. \nAutographed copies of “Hood’s Defeat Near Fox’s Gap\,” “The Land Tracts of the Battlefield of South Mountain\,” and “The Braddock Expedition and Fox’s Gap in Maryland” will be available. This event is FREE. First eight attendees receive choice of two free books. \nAttendees should plan to bring fold-up seating\, if they wish. A bottle of water or soda will be made available for each attendee. If you plan to attend\, please register by emailing Curtis Older at curtisolder@me.com.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/hoods-defeat-near-foxs-gap/
LOCATION:Old South Mountain Inn – Appalachian Trail parking lot\, Intersection of Washington Monument Road and Old National Pike at Turner's Gap\, Middletown\, Maryland\, 21769
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145925
CREATED:20250715T205921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T205921Z
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SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital – Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays and Sundays from April through September\nWalk in the footsteps of doctors\, nurses\, soldiers and civilians who cared for 8\,000 wounded soldiers in Downtown Frederick. \nJoin NMCWM docents for a walking tour of Downtown Frederick focused on the city’s role as a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862 every Saturday (10:30 a.m.) and Sunday (2:00 p.m.) from April through September. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nIn September 1862\, a newspaper correspondent from the Philadelphia Inquirer referred to Frederick as “one vast hospital.” In the aftermath of America’s bloodiest day at Antietam on September 17\, 1862\, over 8\,000 wounded soldiers\, Union and Confederate\, were brought to make-shift hospital wards in Frederick’s churches\, schools\, hotels\, and private homes. From the diaries and letters of the surgeons\, soldiers\, and civilians who were there\, this guided walking tour will explore the locations of the city’s Civil War hospitals in churches\, schools\, and public buildings. Many of those same buildings still make up the historic district today.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-civil-war-walking-tour-in-downtown-frederick-19/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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