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SUMMARY:Culture & Cocktails: The Two Emilie Lawrence Reeds of Blue Ridge Summit
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, October 10\, join genealogist Pam Anderson as she presents\, “The Two Emilie Lawrence Reeds of Blue Ridge Summit.” \nCelebrate Family History Month this October by attending this C&C with Pam Anderson of Anderson CoGen Collaborative Genealogy Services\, as she presents on the lives of two women\, both named Emilie Reed\, who were connected to U.S. Army physician Dr. Walter Reed. Dr. Reed owned the historical Washington County home\, Keewaydin\, on Blue Ridge Summit. \nThis month’s cocktail is the Tom Collins\, a late-19th century gin-based drink. 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-the-two-emilie-lawrence-reeds-of-blue-ridge-summit/
LOCATION:Miller House Museum\, 135 W Washington St\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:America 250 Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Author John Rees will examine the role of Black Americans\, free and enslaved\, in the regiments of the Continental Army. Black troops served in nearly every Continental regiment\, and even relatively large numbers served in southern regiments. The greatest number served alongside their White comrades in integrated units. Rees will discuss Black soldiers’ acceptance\, service\, and experiences during and after the war for American independence. African American women with the army will also be discussed\, including a rare Connecticut soldier’s letter sent home to his wife who also spent time in camp. \nJohn U. Rees\, is a lifelong resident of Bucks County\, Pa.\, and has been writing for almost 40 years on the experiences of common soldiers and women in the armies of the American Revolution. He has authored more than 200 articles\, most available free online. His first book\, ‘They Were Good Soldiers’: African Americans Serving in the Continental Army\, 1775-1783 was published in 2019; his second\, titled Don Troiani’s Black Soldiers in America’s Wars\, 1754-1865\, was published in January 2025. \nThe presentation is included with admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and FREE for NMCWM members.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/america-250-speaker-series/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Haunted History at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 11th\, tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour\, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers\, the building’s most infamous tenants\, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries\, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred. \n48 East Patrick Street was built in the 1830s. Before it became the National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, the building was a furniture shop and a site of Civil War embalming\, as well as home to many Frederick residents and their businesses. The past still echoes through the halls of the building. The haunting sights\, sounds\, and sensations from the building have been reported for decades by the people who lived and worked in the building over many years. Join us to hear our staff and volunteers’ stories first-hand. \nYou are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture! \nFlash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited. Tours will be given on October 11\, 18\, 25\, and 26 from 5:00-6:30PM. This year we are offering two special Halloween tours on Friday\, October 31 from 5:00-7:30 and 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours\, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/haunted-history-at-the-national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine/
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:20251012T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251012T140000
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SUMMARY:SAR 250 Speakers Series - Black Soldiers Serving in the Continental Army
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sgt. Lawrence Everhart Sons of the American Revolution for a presentation titled\, “‘You never see a regiment in which there are not a lot of negroes:’ Black Soldiers Serving in the Continental Army\,” by John U. Rees\, a Revolutionary War historian who specializes in the common soldier. The role of Black Americans\, free and enslaved\, in the regiments of the Continental Army is not well-known; neither is the fact that relatively large numbers served in southern regiments\, and that the greatest number served alongside their white comrades in integrated units. John Rees will discuss Black soldiers’ acceptance\, service\, and experiences during and after the War for American Independence. African American women with the army will also be featured\, including a Connecticut soldier’s letter sent home to his wife who also spent time in camp. \nJohn U. Rees\, a lifelong resident of Bucks County\, Pennsylvania\, has been writing for almost 40 years on the experiences of common soldiers and women in the armies of the American Revolution. He has authored over 200 articles\, most available free online. His first book\, “They Were Good Soldiers:” African Americans Serving in the Continental Army\, 1775-1783\, was published in 2019; his second\, titled “Don Troiani’s Black Soldiers in America’s Wars\, 1754-1865\,” came out in January 2025.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/sar-250-speakers-series-black-soldiers-serving-in-the-continental-army/
LOCATION:Frederick Masonic Lodge\, 6816 Blentlinger Rd\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21702
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Civil War Perils and Pursuits 1863
DESCRIPTION:From Gettysburg\, to Monterey Pass\, to Maryland. Presenter Darwin Seiler of Monterey Pass Battlefield Association presents the dramatic story of Union cavalries pursuing Confederate regiments and their wagon train fleeing southward after the Battle of Gettysburg. Three non-profits collaborate to share stories about the perils and hardships faced by locals in Ringgold\, Smithsburg and Leitersburg\, Maryland during many skirmishes in June and July 1863. \nThis program is free to the public.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/civil-war-perils-and-pursuits-1863/
LOCATION:Smithsburg Library\, 66 W. Water Street\, Smithsburg\, MD\, 21783
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:History: Shaken & Stirred – Untold Ghost Stories of Carroll County
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on October 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 Ghost Stories of 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
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/history-shaken-stirred-untold-ghost-stories-of-carroll-county/
LOCATION:Covalent Spirits\, 118 E. Main Street\, Westminster\, Maryland\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Frederick County Civil War Roundtable Meeting and Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Author Scott Mingus will present “Railroads of the Gettysburg Campaign.” More than a dozen railroads in Virginia\, Maryland\, and southern Pennsylvania played roles in the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign. These\, of course\, included the Gettysburg Railroad and its connecting partner\, the Hanover Branch Railroad. Starting with the Battle of Brandy Station\, discover how railroads influenced Confederate strategy\, Union defensive tactics\, and the impact on the civilian populace who relied on rail transportation. \nThis presentation is free for members and $5.00 for non-members.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/frederick-county-civil-war-roundtable-meeting-and-presentation/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Cannons & Caverns Bus Tour: Antietam Battlefield and Crystal Grottoes Caverns
DESCRIPTION:Explore Antietam Battlefield and Crystal Grottoes Caverns on Saturday\, October 18th\, as the Washington County Historical Society travels back in time to visit our historic landscapes. The bus tour will meet at the JC Penney parking lot located on the East side of the Valley Mall in Hagerstown\, MD. The group will depart from this location by bus at 9:00 AM\, but guests should plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. \nThe first stop of the day will be Antietam National Battlefield\, site of the famous 1862 Civil War battle. Dr. Tom Clemens\, an Antietam Battlefield Guide and author\, will join us for a tour of the battlefield by bus. After a catered boxed lunch\, we will head to our second stop\, Crystal Grottoes Caverns\, discovered in 1920. It is the only public\, commercial cave in the State of Maryland. We will return to the JC Penney parking lot at the Valley Mall by 3:30 PM. \nPrice per guest is $60 for WCHS members and $75 for non-members (tickets include all fees for Crystal Grottoes and Antietam National Battlefield). Contact us at 301-797-8782 or email us at info@washcohistory.org to make your reservation.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/cannons-caverns-bus-tour-antietam-battlefield-and-crystal-grottoes-caverns/
LOCATION:Bus Pickup at JCPenney Valley Mall Parking Lot\, 17301 Valley Mall Road\, Hagerstown\, Maryland\, 21740
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Haunted History at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 11th\, tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour\, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers\, the building’s most infamous tenants\, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries\, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred. \n48 East Patrick Street was built in the 1830s. Before it became the National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, the building was a furniture shop and a site of Civil War embalming\, as well as home to many Frederick residents and their businesses. The past still echoes through the halls of the building. The haunting sights\, sounds\, and sensations from the building have been reported for decades by the people who lived and worked in the building over many years. Join us to hear our staff and volunteers’ stories first-hand. \nYou are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture! \nFlash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited. Tours will be given on October 11\, 18\, 25\, and 26 from 5:00-6:30PM. This year we are offering two special Halloween tours on Friday\, October 31 from 5:00-7:30 and 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours\, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/haunted-history-at-the-national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine-2/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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SUMMARY:Spirits of the Furnace
DESCRIPTION:The spirits come out one night a year at Catoctin Furnace. Meet a soldier in the Mexican American war who died in a duel. See the ghost of an enslaved ironworker. You might even run into the Snallygaster\, a creature who haunted the skies above Frederick County.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/spirits-of-the-furnace/
LOCATION:Catoctin Furnace\, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road\, Thurmont\, Maryland\, 21788
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T183409Z
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SUMMARY:Mason-Dixon Jeep Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Come out and see a large collection of Willys and Jeeps at the historic Union Mills Homestead. This is one of the largest vintage Jeep shows on the East Coast. This year is the 18th Anniversary of this annual event. See World War II and Korean War era military Jeeps and the civilian Jeeps and utility vehicles that are the grandfathers of today’s Jeeps & SUVs. \nJeeps can be entered into one of three categories at the show: Best Military Jeep\, Best CJ (Civilian Jeep) and Best Non-Jeep. The non-jeep category features Willys trucks and station wagons. Everyone in attendance will vote on each of the three categories to name the winners. \nThis eventis free\, standard admission for tours of the Homestead and Grist Mill. Tours of the Historic house and Mill available for a small fee from noon – 4:00 pm\, with the last tour starting at 3:00 pm.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/mason-dixon-jeep-gathering/
LOCATION:The Union Mills Homestead\, 3311 Littlestown Pike\, Westminster\, MD\, 21158\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T120000
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SUMMARY:Box Lunch Talk: The History of New Windsor State Bank presented by Tom Rasmussen
DESCRIPTION:From 1932 until 2017\, when it was purchased by ACNB Corporation\, New Windsor State Bank played an important role in the community and in the development of Carroll County. Recently the bank’s historical records were donated to the New Windsor Heritage Society. Tom Rasmussen\, President of New Windsor State Bank from 2001 to 2017\, will share important milestones in the bank’s history. \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-new-windsor-state-bank-presented-by-tom-rasmussen/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 21 Carroll Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T170000
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SUMMARY:Haunted History at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 11th\, tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour\, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers\, the building’s most infamous tenants\, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries\, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred. \n48 East Patrick Street was built in the 1830s. Before it became the National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, the building was a furniture shop and a site of Civil War embalming\, as well as home to many Frederick residents and their businesses. The past still echoes through the halls of the building. The haunting sights\, sounds\, and sensations from the building have been reported for decades by the people who lived and worked in the building over many years. Join us to hear our staff and volunteers’ stories first-hand. \nYou are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture! \nFlash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited. Tours will be given on October 11\, 18\, 25\, and 26 from 5:00-6:30PM. This year we are offering two special Halloween tours on Friday\, October 31 from 5:00-7:30 and 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours\, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/haunted-history-at-the-national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine-3/
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:20251026T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120543
CREATED:20250715T184258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T184258Z
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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\, October 26\, 2025\, at 1:00 P.M. Chaplain Edward “Scott” Sturdivant 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-5/
LOCATION:Rocky Springs Chapel\, 7817 Rocky Springs Road\, Frederick\, MD\, 21702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251026T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251026T170000
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SUMMARY:Haunted History at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 11th\, tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour\, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers\, the building’s most infamous tenants\, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries\, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred. \n48 East Patrick Street was built in the 1830s. Before it became the National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, the building was a furniture shop and a site of Civil War embalming\, as well as home to many Frederick residents and their businesses. The past still echoes through the halls of the building. The haunting sights\, sounds\, and sensations from the building have been reported for decades by the people who lived and worked in the building over many years. Join us to hear our staff and volunteers’ stories first-hand. \nYou are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture! \nFlash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited. Tours will be given on October 11\, 18\, 25\, and 26 from 5:00-6:30PM. This year we are offering two special Halloween tours on Friday\, October 31 from 5:00-7:30 and 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours\, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/haunted-history-at-the-national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine-4/
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:20251028T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120543
CREATED:20250715T184721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T184813Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Meeting – “From German Auxiliary to American Artist: The Life and Work of Frederick Kemmelmeyer” presented by Nicholas Powers
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for this year’s HSCC Annual Meeting of the membership on October 28\, doors will open at 11:30 a.m.\, lunch will be served at 12 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Westminster Riding Club\, 366 N. Colonial Avenue\, Westminster. A sandwich buffet and dessert will be provided by Lib’s Catering followed by Society business and the event’s keynote speaker. HSCC’s third annual Distinguished Awards and Volunteer of the Year recognition will also be presented. If you haven’t already done so\, please submit your recommendation for Distinguished Awards at Award Nominations – Carroll County Historical Society. \nThis year we will hear from A. Nicholas Powers\, Curator of Collections at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. The title of his presentation will be “From German Auxiliary to American Artist: The Life and Work of Frederick Kemmelmeyer”. \nAt the end of the Revolutionary War\, some 3\,000 of the 30\,000 German troops fighting for the British cause chose to remain in America. Among them was Frederick Kemmelmeyer\, a surgeon’s assistant who deserted British forces as they pulled out of Charleston\, South Carolina. Kemmelmeyer re-emerged from the war as an itinerant artist working in Baltimore\, western Maryland\, and the Shenandoah Valley\, with a surviving body of work that tracks his evolution from a cultural German to a visually-literate German-American citizen. In addition to an impressive body of portraiture\, including one subject from Carroll County\, Kemmelmeyer produced genre paintings replacing recognizable images of European monarchs with American heroes like George Washington. In addition to exploring Kemmelmeyer’s life and extant works\, this lecture will also preview the MSV’s upcoming semi-quincentennial exhibition Revolutionary Valley\, which will feature works by the artist painted in the Shenandoah Valley. \nThe menu will be released shortly. The cost is $45 for members\, $55 for non-members. Please contact Laura Bankard to reserve your place today! Reservations and payments need to be received by October 14. \nCurrently there are two Exclusive Sponsorships available: \nFood Sponsorship – $500\nSpeaker Sponsorship – $500\nWe look forward to seeing you on October 28th!
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/2025-annual-meeting-from-german-auxiliary-to-american-artist-the-life-and-work-of-frederick-kemmelmeyer-presented-by-nicholas-powers/
LOCATION:Westminster Riding Club\, 366 N. Colonial Avenue\, Westminster\, Maryland\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Haunted History Halloween Night at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine on HALLOWEEN NIGHT! Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour\, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers\, the building’s most infamous tenants\, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries\, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred. \nYou are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture! Flash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited. \nThis year we are offering two special Halloween tours on Friday\, October 31 from 5:00-7:30 and 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours\, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide. Click below to buy your ticket(s) today.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/haunted-history-halloween-night-at-the-national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine/
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:20251031T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T193000
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SUMMARY:Haunted History Halloween Night at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine on HALLOWEEN NIGHT! Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour\, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers\, the building’s most infamous tenants\, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries\, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred. \nYou are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture! Flash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited. \nThis year we are offering two special Halloween tours on Friday\, October 31 from 5:00-7:30 and 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours\, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide. Click below to buy your ticket(s) today.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/haunted-history-halloween-night-at-the-national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine-2/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T165635Z
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Hager Week - Fall Vendor Event
DESCRIPTION:Christ’s Reformed Church Fall Vendor Event\, 9am – 2pm \nEnjoy fall fun with vendors and food trucks at Christ’s Reformed Church\, 130 W. Franklin St.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/jonathan-hager-week-fall-vendor-event/
LOCATION:Christ’s Reformed Church\, 130 W. Franklin St\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
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CREATED:20251008T162144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T162144Z
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Hager Week Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Proclamation & Living History at the Jonathan Hager House\, 10am – 4pm \nCome to the Jonathan Hager House to kick off Jonathan Hager Week with music\, living history\, and free tours! Official proclamation scheduled for 10:30am. This event part of the weeklong Jonathan Hager Week.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/jonathan-hager-week-kickoff/
LOCATION:Jonathan Hager House\, 110 Key St\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
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CREATED:20251028T153806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T153806Z
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SUMMARY:The Historic Strawbridge Shrine Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come One\, Come All! to the historic Strawbridge Shrine Open House. At this site Robert Strawbridge was the first to introduce & establish the Wesleyan Methodist Movement. It is also the former home of Jesse Barnes Union soldier\, U.S. Civil War. Featured will be tours of log houses\, live music\, games for kids and delicious refreshments. All for FREE! For more information call 443-289-0191.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/the-historic-strawbridge-shrine-open-house/
LOCATION:The Strawbridge Shrine\, 2650 Strawbridge Lane\, New Windsor\, Maryland\, 21776
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120543
CREATED:20251008T165320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T165320Z
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SUMMARY:Founder's Footsteps Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Founder’s Footsteps Walking Tour Open House\, 12pm – 4pm \nVisit all the historic sites on the Founder’s Footsteps walking tour in one day from noon – 4pm! Take tours\, view their special collections\, and learn about the history of Historic Hagerstown! Includes: Hager House\, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts\, Miller House Museum\, Western Maryland Room\, Zion Reformed Church.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/founders-footsteps-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Downtown Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120543
CREATED:20251028T163437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T163437Z
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SUMMARY:The Sharpsburg Slave Auction Block - History or Folklore?
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum this coming Saturday\, November 1st at 1:00pm for a great event the Friends of the Washington Rural Heritage Museum have planned. The museum is hosting a speaker on an topic of local interest. This is a wonderful way for history and social studies high school students to bring to life topics taught in the classroom. Visit their Early Home and Business\, Farm exhibit halls\, and outdoor Rural Village to learn about African American aspects of 19th-century Washington County rural history about slavery\, farmers\, Black schools\, blacksmiths and Black broom makers.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/the-sharpsburg-slave-auction-block-history-or-folklore/
LOCATION:Washington County Rural Heritage Museum\, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120543
CREATED:20250715T185907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T185907Z
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SUMMARY:Opium Slavery: Civil War Veterans and America’s First Opioid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:In the wake of the Civil War\, many veterans struggled with lingering pain\, disabling illnesses\, and trauma. Old soldiers often turned to opioids to cope\, and thousands became addicted to opium and morphine. Jonathan S. Jones\, Assistant Professor of History at James Madison University\, will discuss his new book Opium Slavery: Civil War Veterans and America’s First Opioid Crisis. It investigates how the Civil War sparked an opioid epidemic among veterans\, how addiction affected their lives\, and what this crisis can teach us about the war’s unexpected aftershocks in the postwar decades. \nThis presentation is free with museum admission.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/opium-slavery-civil-war-veterans-and-americas-first-opioid-crisis/
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:20251102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T110000
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CREATED:20251008T170755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T170755Z
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Hager Week - Homecoming Celebration and Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Homecoming Celebration & Reunion\, 11am \nZion Reformed United Church of Christ\, 201 N Potomac St. Stay tuned for a live stream link to the event.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/jonathan-hager-week-homecoming-celebration-and-reunion/
LOCATION:Zion Reformed United Church of Christ\, 201 North Potomac Street\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T180000
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CREATED:20251008T173205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T173205Z
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Hager Week - Hager Patriot Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Hager Patriot Lecture\, 6pm \nMcCauley Lecture: Jonathan Hager – The Forgotten Patriot Legacy of the Father of Western Maryland presented by Hager House guide Matthew Penrod. Hosted at the Fletcher Library by Washington County Public Library.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/jonathan-hager-week-hager-patriot-lecture/
LOCATION:Washington County Free Library\, 100 South Potomac St.\, Hagerstown\, Maryland\, 21740
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120543
CREATED:20251002T151829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T160836Z
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SUMMARY:HCWHA Annual Year-in-Review
DESCRIPTION:The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area (HCWHA) invites you to our annual Year-in-Review celebration on Tuesday\, November 4\, 2025 at the Wakefield Valley Park Event Center (1000 Fenby Farm Road\, Westminster\, MD 21158). \n6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Social hour at the Event Center and an open house at the historic Durbin House (adjacent). \n7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Program with special remarks by Al Spoler\, co-host of the long-running radio program Cellar Notes and Contributing Editor to MPT’s Maryland Farm and Harvest. \nRefreshments featuring Carroll County agriculture products\, including local craft cocktails\, wines and beer\, will be available. \nGenerously sponsored by Carroll County Economic Development\, this event is FREE to the public. If you plan to attend\, please register HERE!
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/hcwha-annual-year-in-review/
LOCATION:Wakefield Valley Park Event Center\, 1000 Fenby Farm Road\, Westminster\, MD\, 21158
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T190000
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CREATED:20251009T155843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T155958Z
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Hager Week - From Hager's Roots to Yours
DESCRIPTION:Hager Genealogy Lecture\, 7pm \n“From Hager’s Roots to Yours” Join Carol Miller-Schultz for a hands-on session designed to help you begin your family tree. Bring along names\, dates\, and places related to your parents\, grandparents\, and great-grandparents to get started on uncovering your roots. Christ’s Reformed Church\, 130 W. Franklin St.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/jonathan-hager-week-from-hagers-roots-to-yours/
LOCATION:Christ’s Reformed Church\, 130 W. Franklin St\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120543
CREATED:20251009T160159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T160159Z
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Hager Week - Hager's Unsolved Mysteries Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Hager’s Unsolved Mysteries Lecture\, 6pm \nHear former Hager House tour guide\, Kay Osmer\, explain all the mysteries\, unknowns\, and debated facts regarding town founder Jonathan Hager. Zion Reformed Church\, 201 N Potomac St. – We will be serving a special Founder’s Day Beer produced by Hub City Brewery.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/jonathan-hager-week-hagers-unsolved-mysteries-lecture/
LOCATION:Zion Reformed United Church of Christ\, 201 North Potomac Street\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120543
CREATED:20251009T160415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T160415Z
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Hager Week - Zion Church Graveyard Tour
DESCRIPTION:Zion Church Graveyard Tour\, 6pm \nTour the historic graveyard of Zion Reformed Church after dark with experienced ghost tour guides from the Hager House!
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/jonathan-hager-week-zion-church-graveyard-tour/
LOCATION:Zion Reformed United Church of Christ\, 201 North Potomac Street\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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