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SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital - Downtown Frederick Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the incredible Civil War history in Downtown Frederick with expert guides from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. \nEvery Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 12:00 p.m. from April until September\, docents from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will explain how Frederick became “One Vast Hospital.” Arguably the most trying moment in city’s history came after the Battle of Antietam in the fall of 1862. The town’s population doubled when 8\,000 wounded soldiers were delivered by ambulance to make-shift hospitals throughout Frederick. Walking tours last for an hour to an hour and a half. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nContact Chris Reed at chris.reed@civilwarmed.org for more information.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-downtown-frederick-walking-tour-2/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:14th New York State Militia in the Maryland Campaign – Jim McLean
DESCRIPTION:The Antietam Institute will be kicking off their 2026 Civil War Lecture Series on Monday\, June 1st\, with historian James L. McLean\, Jr.\, telling the unique story of the 14th New York State Militia (14th Brooklyn) and the regiment’s actions in the 1862 Maryland Campaign. \nThe 14th New York State Militia\, nicknamed the “14th Brooklyn\,” “Brooklyn Chasseurs\,” or “Red-legged Devils\,” was a prominent Brooklyn volunteer regiment famous for its distinctive red-pants Zouave-style uniform and service in the Civil War as the 84th New York Infantry. Formed in 1847\, it saw major action at First & Second Manassas and Gettysburg\, earning high praise for bravery\, and remained in service through later conflicts. \nMcLean’s interest in the Civil War\, sparked at an early age on a bus trip to Gettysburg. In November 1863 (on the eve of JFK’s assassination)\, Jim attended his first meeting of the Baltimore Civil War Round Table at the age of 12. His interest in the Civil War has never waned. In September 1978\, Jim gave a talk to the Round Table about Lysander Cutler’s brigade at Gettysburg. He had collected material on that brigade\, which included the 14th New York State Militia/14th Brooklyn\, ever since. Cutler’s Brigade at Gettysburg was published in 1987\, revised and enlarged in 1994\, and recently republished in 2023 by Savas Beatie. Jim has also published several articles in Civil War magazines. In October 2025\, Savas Beatie released The 14th New York State Militia Volume I: “Baptized by Fire”—from Bull Run to Bull Run\, April 1861–August 1862\, of Jim’s proposed trilogy about the 14th NYSM. The book is full color throughout. It includes: 36 color maps; more than 100 photos/illustrations (many in color); over 500 pages; several appendices\, one of which provides a detailed list of casualties\, discharges\, and desertions; footnotes at the bottom of the pages; high-quality\, glossy paper; and an attractive dust jacket. \nFor thirty years\, Jim taught high school mathematics. Much of the time\, Jim also ran Butternut and Blue\, a Civil War book business. \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 Civil War Summer Lecture Series. See the complete 2026 schedule. \nThese indoor programs are held in McKinley Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 209W Main Street with a small parking area off the alley. More parking is available on Main and Hall Streets. These lectures are free and open to the public. Each week\, the Antietam Institute holds a drawing in which the proceeds support the Save Historic Antietam Foundation. Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates and changes to the schedule.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/14th-new-york-state-militia-in-the-maryland-campaign-jim-mclean/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 209 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Tolson's Chapel Open House
DESCRIPTION:Open House 10am – 2pm. \nTolson’s Chapel is open the first Saturday of every month between April and October. Onsite docent(s) will explain the historical significance of Tolson’s Chapel from its inception in 1866 as the spiritual and educational center of a vibrant and newly freed community of African American families in Sharpsburg\, MD.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/tolsons-chapel-open-house/
LOCATION:Tolson’s Chapel\, 111 E. High St.\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T141442
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204837Z
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SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital - Downtown Frederick Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the incredible Civil War history in Downtown Frederick with expert guides from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. \nEvery Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 12:00 p.m. from April until September\, docents from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will explain how Frederick became “One Vast Hospital.” Arguably the most trying moment in city’s history came after the Battle of Antietam in the fall of 1862. The town’s population doubled when 8\,000 wounded soldiers were delivered by ambulance to make-shift hospitals throughout Frederick. Walking tours last for an hour to an hour and a half. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nContact Chris Reed at chris.reed@civilwarmed.org for more information.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-downtown-frederick-walking-tour/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Apples Church Bicentennial Celebration and Concert with Richard Troxell and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 200 Years of Apples Church and the Community \nCome join Apples Church for a day of games\, stories with local “celebrities” Mayor John Kinnaird and others\, food by the Thurmont Lions Club\, face painting\, antique cars\, moon bounce\, horseshoes\, corn hole\, church tours\, a “family church photo” at 1:30\, live music at 2\, just some old fashioned fun and more! \nThen at 6:30\, bring a lawn chair or blanket and join for a beautiful outdoor summer evening concert. \nRichard Troxell and Friends Concert!! On June 6 @6:30 pm. An evening of music and musicians through the years with special guests from New York\, Philadelphia\, Emmitsburg and Thurmont!
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/apples-church-bicentennial-celebration-and-concert-with-richard-troxell-and-friends/
LOCATION:Apples Church UCC\, 7908 Apples Church Rd\, Thurmont\, MD\, 21788
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
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SUMMARY:Reel Reflections with AARCH Society
DESCRIPTION:Watch. Reflect. Discuss. \nReel Reflections is a dynamic series of film screenings followed by guided conversations that illuminate African American history\, culture\, and lived experiences. Come ready to engage\, learn\, and be inspired. This film will be “The Tale of the Lion” – a documentary featuring some of the oldest living African Americans in Frederick\, MD who reveal life during segregation\, the Black experience in Frederick County\, life’s lessons\, and human resilience.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/reel-reflections-with-aarch-society/
LOCATION:African American Heritage Center\, 125 East All Saints St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000
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SUMMARY:Gettysburg Surgeons: Facing a Common Enemy
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine for a special First Saturday Speaker Event with Barbara Franco. She will share her findings from a 10-year project to identify the surgeons who cared for the wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg. A database of more than 1\,200 surgeons\, both Union and Confederate\, is the basis for her new book\, “Gettysburg Surgeons: Facing a Common Enemy in the Civil War’s Deadliest Battle.” The study includes not only well-documented and prominent physicians who left written accounts\, but also the lesser-known surgeons who were part of a complex system of doctors and caretakers both during and after the battle. \nBarbara Franco is Founding Executive Director Emerita of the Gettysburg Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center and a new board member of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. As a public historian\, curator\, and museum director she has written and consulted about museum practice and historical interpretation. Her broad interest in the social\, cultural\, and intellectual history of the 19th century includes the decorative and fine arts\, communal societies\, fraternal organizations\, the role of religion\, and the Civil War era. She served as executive director of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission\, the Historical Society of Washington\, D.C.\, and Assistant Director for Museums at the Minnesota Historical Society.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/gettysburg-surgeons-facing-a-common-enemy/
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:20260606T140000
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SUMMARY:"Ancestors at Antietam" - Lt. Samuel McBride Pringle and Garden’s Battery
DESCRIPTION:Drawing on decades of research in original letters\, diaries\, and archival records\, this presentation tells the story of Lieutenant Samuel McBride Pringle\, set within the decisive stand of Captain Hugh R. Garden’s Palmetto Light Artillery during the Final Assault at Antietam. Under devastating Union fire across Antietam Creek\, Garden’s Battery held Cemetery Hill until A. P. Hill’s arrival turned the tide. Mortally wounded\, Pringle—great-great-uncle of the presenter—attempted to rise three times before being carried from the field\, calling to his men\, “They have killed me\, boys\, but stand by your guns!” Join us Saturday\, June 6\, as Institute member\, Susie Ingles shares the story of her ancestor during her talk called\, “They have killed me boys but stand by your guns!” Lt. Samuel McBride Pringle and Garden’s Battery in the Final Assault at Antietam”. \nSusie Ingles is a legal aid lawyer in Greenville\, South Carolina\, practicing consumer protection law. She obtained a B.A. in History from Clemson University and her law degree from the University of South Carolina. She has spent many years researching and eventually writing the story of her great\, great uncle\, Confederate 1st Lieutenant Samuel McBride Pringle\, the namesake of her father and brother\, who was mortally wounded at the Battle of Antietam. She has traced his life through his original letters preserved by her family from his college years at Furman University in Greenville\, through the 1st and 2nd Battles of Bull Run\, and finally Antietam\, where he was mortally wounded\, then on to Winchester\, Virginia\, where he ultimately died and was laid to rest. \nThese monthly “Ancestors at Antietam” 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-lt-samuel-mcbride-pringle-and-gardens-battery/
LOCATION:Antietam Institute Education Center\, 101 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T133000
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SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital - Downtown Frederick Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the incredible Civil War history in Downtown Frederick with expert guides from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. \nEvery Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 12:00 p.m. from April until September\, docents from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will explain how Frederick became “One Vast Hospital.” Arguably the most trying moment in city’s history came after the Battle of Antietam in the fall of 1862. The town’s population doubled when 8\,000 wounded soldiers were delivered by ambulance to make-shift hospitals throughout Frederick. Walking tours last for an hour to an hour and a half. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nContact Chris Reed at chris.reed@civilwarmed.org for more information.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-downtown-frederick-walking-tour-2/2026-06-07/
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:20260608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T190000
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SUMMARY:The Marines Land in Sharpsburg – Keith Snyder
DESCRIPTION:The largest event ever to take place in Sharpsburg\, after the Battle of Antietam\, was in 1924 when the Marine Expeditionary Force marched to Antietam for a twelve-day training encampment. They brought aircraft\, tanks\, balloons\, machine guns\, plus their band and baseball team. On June 8\, see numerous historic photos of this somewhat unknown event in the history of the park\, as retired ranger\, Keith Snyder presents: The Marines Land in Sharpsburg. \nKeith Snyder had worked for the National Park Service since 1985 at four National Parks. He recently retired as the Chief of Resource Education and Visitor Services at Antietam National Battlefield. He is a graduate of Shepherd University and received his master’s degree from the U. S. Army War College. He retired from the United States Air Force and Air National Guard in 2016 after 40 years of service. \nCome join leading historians and scholars as they discuss intriguing topics about their latest works and research on the Maryland Campaign and the Civil War during the Antietam Institute’s Civil War Summer Lecture Series. See the complete 2026 schedule. \nThese indoor programs are held in McKinley Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 209W Main Street with a small parking area off the alley. More parking is available on Main and Hall Streets. These lectures are free and open to the public. Each week\, the Antietam Institute holds a drawing in which the proceeds support the Save Historic Antietam Foundation. Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates and changes to the schedule.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/the-marines-land-in-sharpsburg-keith-snyder/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 209 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
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SUMMARY:19th Annual Barnstormers Tour and Plein Air Paint Out: "The Barns of Carrollton Manor"
DESCRIPTION:This popular self-guided tour of historic barns brings awareness to the public of Frederick County’s strong agricultural heritage and how barns were constructed to last. Barn docents will greet ticket holders at each barn location to share information and answer questions. During this time\, artists and crafters will be creating at the barns. Visit barns on farms around the Adamstown area with demonstrators and artists at work. After the tour\, join the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation for food\, music\, and art sale. \nThis tour is $20 per person (children 12 & under are free).
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/19th-annual-barnstormers-tour-and-plein-air-paint-out-the-barns-of-carrollton-manor/
LOCATION:Frederick County Landmarks Foundation\, 1110 Rosemont Avenue\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
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SUMMARY:Elevated Architecture Double Decker Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Frederick is excited to partner with Maryland Double Deckers to bring you an all new history experience! Most people walk through Downtown Frederick with absolutely no awareness of what’s happening above their own eyebrows\, which is precisely how gargoyles gain confidence. This tour aims to correct that. \nMany of the defining features of historic Downtown Frederick’s charming architecture are found high above the streets in upper stories\, cornices\, and spires. Discover beautifully preserved examples of commercial\, residential\, religious\, and public buildings displaying major American and European styles that span more than two centuries. Along the way\, we’ll explore how the history of Frederick is told by the enduring structures that witnessed it. \nRecurring program: Saturdays: June 13\, July 11\, August 8 10-11:30am Sundays: September 13\, October 11 2-3:30pm
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/elevated-architecture-double-decker-bus-tour/
LOCATION:The Museum of Frederick County History\, 24 E Church St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
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SUMMARY:Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage - Frederick County Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland House and Garden Tour of Frederick County showcases the region’s rich layers of history\, from its earliest Native inhabitants to its role as a crossroads of trade\, culture\, and conflict. Formed in 1748\, Frederick County flourished along the Old National Road\, where stagecoaches and Conestoga wagons once carried settlers and goods westward\, fueling the growth of thriving towns like Frederick\, Middletown\, and New Market. Visitors will explore historic homes and gardens that reflect the area’s agricultural prosperity\, industrial innovation\, and Civil War legacy. Today\, Frederick County remains a vibrant mix of scenic farmland\, mountain landscapes\, and lively Main Street communities\, where the past and present come together in one of Maryland’s most picturesque and historic destinations. Find the full list of tour sites here. Learn more and purchase your tickets here: https://www.mhgp.org/frederickcounty
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/maryland-house-and-garden-pilgrimage-frederick-county-tour/
LOCATION:Throughout Frederick County\, Frederick County\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T141442
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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/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T133000
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SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital - Downtown Frederick Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the incredible Civil War history in Downtown Frederick with expert guides from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. \nEvery Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 12:00 p.m. from April until September\, docents from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will explain how Frederick became “One Vast Hospital.” Arguably the most trying moment in city’s history came after the Battle of Antietam in the fall of 1862. The town’s population doubled when 8\,000 wounded soldiers were delivered by ambulance to make-shift hospitals throughout Frederick. Walking tours last for an hour to an hour and a half. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nContact Chris Reed at chris.reed@civilwarmed.org for more information.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-downtown-frederick-walking-tour-2/2026-06-14/
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:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T141442
CREATED:20260529T182825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T182825Z
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SUMMARY:Maryland Liberty Tree Project Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Visit Mt. Olivet Cemetery on June 14\, 2026\, at 2 p.m. for a regional celebration of the Maryland Liberty Tree Project as a part of Flag Day programming. \nLiberty Trees are being planted within heritage areas across every jurisdiction\, including each Maryland county and the City of Baltimore. A statewide partnership is sponsoring the project\, including Preservation Maryland\, the Maryland Center for History and Culture\, the Department of Natural Resources – Maryland Forest Service\, the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area (SMNHA)\, the Maryland Heritage Areas Coalition (MHAC)\, and the Maryland250 Commission. \nA Liberty Tree planted at Mt. Olivet Cemetery\, near the Francis Scott Key monument and gravesite\, will be dedicated in a 2 p.m. ceremony featuring remarks by Chris Haugh\, Mt. Olivet Cemetery Community Relations and Historic Preservation Manager and Frederick County US Semiquincentennial Commission co-chairs\, Shuan Butcher and Ysela Bravo. Mr. Butcher also represents the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area as a past president and Director Emeritus. Selections by Monocacy Field Music\, a period music ensemble\, will be part of the celebration. \nFollowing the Liberty Tree dedication\, Friends of Mt. Olivet Cemetery will present the 6th annual Flag Day Author’s Talk\, featuring Dottie Olson and her new book entitled\, Frederick’s Other City: Revolutionary Patriots of Mount Olivet Cemetery. A book signing and reception will follow. \nAll aspects of the event are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. However\, in the case of inclement weather the programs will be offered in Key Memorial Chapel. \nThe day and location are apt choices for the event\, as the resting place of Francis Scott Key\, who was inspired by the flag to author the Star-Spangled Banner in 1814. Flag Day is also the start of Civic Season\, which continues through Juneteenth on June 19\, and wraps up on July 4\, 2026. Civic Season is a time to reflect on American history\, engage with local communities\, and participate in active citizenship.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/maryland-liberty-tree-project-celebration/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Cemetery\, 515 South Market St\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary Woodwind and Pipe Organ Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a concert of music to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country with compositions by American composers such as John Philip Sousa\, Irving Berlin\, Florence B. Price\, George M. Cohan\, Paul Williams\, and others\, performed by Kokopelli Winds. Organist Jody Brumage will also perform several selections of American tunes on the mighty St. Paul organ\, including compositions by Frederick County composers John Thomas Schley and George Edward Smith. The concert is free and open to the public. There is ample parking and the building is handicap accessible. An ice cream sundae social will follow the concert.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/250th-anniversary-woodwind-and-pipe-organ-concert/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 5 East Main Street\, Burkittsville\, MD\, 21718
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T190000
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SUMMARY:The Confederate Soldier\, Food\, and the Maryland Campaign – Michael Hardy
DESCRIPTION:It is a common cliché – that food makes the army move. That is especially true for the Maryland Campaign. Food was one reason why Lee moved north following his victories at Second Manassas and Chantilly. While some of the soldiers\, like those who captured Harpers Ferry\, were well fed\, others went hungry through much of the campaign. It was the opinion of Assistant Surgeon Spencer Welch of the 13th South Carolina Infantry that during the Maryland Campaign\, “we were almost starved.” Historian and author\, Michael C. Hardy will discuss this dire condition on June 15 as he presents\, “we were almost starved” The Confederate soldier\, Food\, and the Maryland Campaign. \nMichael C. Hardy is an award-winning and widely published author. He has written on a large array of subjects – airplanes\, Southern places\, and Confederate regiments—in books\, articles\, and blog posts. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama. In 2010\, Hardy was named North Carolina Historian of the Year by the North Carolina Society of Historians. He was also awarded the James I. Robertson Literary Prize by the Robert E. Lee Civil War Library and Research Center in 2018 for his history of the Branch-Lane Brigade\, General Lee’s Immortals (Savas Beatie\, 2018). Michael has presented at a number conferences\, like the Appomattox/Longwood Civil War Seminar\, Pamplin Historical Park’s Symposium\, and the American Battlefield Trust’s Annual Meeting\, as well as being featured on an episode of Blood and Fury on the American Heroes Channel. When not researching\, writing\, and traveling\, he volunteers at historic sites\, sharing his love for history. \nCome join leading historians and scholars as they discuss intriguing topics about their latest works and research on the Maryland Campaign and the Civil War during the Antietam Institute’s Civil War Summer Lecture Series. See the complete 2026 schedule. \nThese indoor programs are held in McKinley Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 209W Main Street with a small parking area off the alley. More parking is available on Main and Hall Streets. These lectures are free and open to the public. Each week\, the Antietam Institute holds a drawing in which the proceeds support the Save Historic Antietam Foundation. Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates and changes to the schedule.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/the-confederate-soldier-food-and-the-maryland-campaign-michael-hardy/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 209 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000
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SUMMARY:Curious Iguana Presents: Author David O. Stewart
DESCRIPTION:In light of America’s 250th birthday this year\, Curious Iguana is eager to welcome historian and author David O. Stewart to Frederick on Tuesday\, June 16 from 6:00-7:00 pm. David will discuss his latest book\, “The Democracy We Must Keep” with Holly Smith\, editor-in-chief of the Washington Independent Review of Books. Following their discussion\, David will answer questions and sign books. Copies of “The Democracy We Must Keep” will be available for purchase at the event. \nLocation: C. Burr Artz Public Library\, 110 E. Patrick Street\, Frederick\, MD 21701 This event is free and open to the public\, hosted in partnership with Frederick County Public Library. For accessibility requests\, email events@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book: “A great scholar of the American past\, David O. Stewart has brilliantly mined what has come before to guide us in our own\, all-too-urgent American present. An important and timely volume.” ~ Jon Meacham\, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “The American Struggle.” \nWhat did America’s founders say about democracy—and can we remain true to their vision for America? \nTwo hundred fifty years ago\, passionate men attempted to create something the world had never seen before: a nation built not on kings or armies\, but on ideas where the people ruled. \nIn “The Democracy We Must Keep\,” historian David O. Stewart takes readers inside the nine key documents that shaped the formation of the United States—from Patrick Henry’s thunderous cry for liberty to the carefully crafted design of a government chosen by the people\, with limits on all officials holding power under the Constitution. \nThrough the words of seven visionary founders—Washington\, Jefferson\, Madison\, Hamilton\, Gouverneur Morris\, and others—Stewart shows how a fragile experiment in self-government took shape. \nThese men were not saints. They argued passionately. They worried that the new nation might fall apart. Yet together\, they forged the principles that must still define American democracy. \n\nThat power must be limited.\nThat leaders must answer to the people.\nThat individual rights must be protected by law.\n\nAs the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary\, The Democracy We Must Keep urges readers to rediscover core ideas that built the nation—and to consider what it will take to protect them. \nAbout the author: A trial and appellate lawyer for many years\, David O. Stewart now writes history and historical novels. His five narrative histories have won seven awards from literary organizations\, and his five historical novels include best-sellers. In 2023\, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Washington Independent Review of Books\, of which he is the founding president. \nAbout the moderator: Holly Smith is editor-in-chief of the Washington Independent Review of Books\, as well as a college lecturer\, longtime freelance writer\, and proud “Jeopardy!” bronze medalist. Prior to joining the Independent\, she was managing editor of Maryland Life magazine. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post\, CNBC.com \, Salon\, and elsewhere. She also co-authored the travel guide Seafood Lover’s Chesapeake Bay\, which is ironic since she doesn’t eat fish. Find her on Bluesky at @‌HSmithWrites.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/curious-iguana-presents-author-david-o-stewart/
LOCATION:C. Burr Artz Public Library\, 110 E Patrick Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T110000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth: From Enslavement to Emancipation
DESCRIPTION:Slavery was legal in Maryland until November 1\, 1864\, when the new State Constitution\, voted on by Marylanders\, went into effect ending the practice. Join a ranger walk to learn about the enslaved people who lived and worked on the six historic properties that make up Monocacy National Battlefield\, as well as the United States Colored Troops who enlisted at Monocacy Junction. \nThis program meets at the Best Farm\, tour stop #1\, on Monocacy National Battlefield and includes about a one mile walk out to Monocacy Junction and back again. Appropriate clothes and footwear should be considered. Best Farm is located at 5106 Urbana Pike\, Frederick\, MD 21704.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/juneteenth-from-enslavement-to-emancipation/
LOCATION:Best Farm (Tour Stop #1)\, Urbana Pike\, Monocacy National Battlefield\, Frederick\, MD\, 21742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T110000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:The City of Frederick is proud to host its first-ever Juneteenth Community Celebration on Friday\, June 19 at Mullinix Park. Join from 11 AM – 3 PM for food trucks\, local vendors\, entertainment\, family-friendly activities\, and a celebration of Black history\, culture\, and community. \nThis free event welcomes all residents to come together in recognition of freedom\, resilience\, and the contributions of Frederick’s Black community
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/juneteenth/
LOCATION:Mullinix Park\, 16 S Bentz St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T110000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration at Tolson's Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Juneteenth at Tolson’s Chapel and Cemetery. Their living museum embodies the original motivation of emancipation through it’s birth and continued existence. With the chapel location in close proximity to the Antietam Battlefield\, it is a fitting memorial testament to battles past and present.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/juneteenth-celebration-at-tolsons-chapel/
LOCATION:Tolson’s Chapel\, 111 E. High St.\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T140000
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SUMMARY:Fighting for Freedom: African American Service in the United States Military
DESCRIPTION:African Americans have served in every United States conflict since the country began. This legacy of service however has been fraught with both struggle and triumph. Visit the Monocacy National Battlefield visitor center to learn about the trials of African American military service from the Revolutionary period up through the modern era.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/fighting-for-freedom-african-american-service-in-the-united-states-military/
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:20260619T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T150000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth at Historic Catoctin Furnace
DESCRIPTION:June 19th at 3 pm: Join a park ranger at Catoctin Mountain Park’s Hog Rock Trail parking lot at 2:45 pm for a guided tour\, exploring the regional history of slavery and emancipation on this 161st anniversary of Juneteenth. \nEvents continue at 6:00 pm at the Museum of the Ironworker (12610 Catoctin Furnace Road). This includes greetings by Elizabeth Comer\, CFHS President\, and Crystal Claggett\, Descendant Friends Group President\, wreath laying and remembrance of enslaved in the Museum of the Ironworker\, and procession to cemetery overlook. Wreath laying\, bell ringing\, and reading of the names of Catoctin Furnace enslaved skilled ironworkers.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/juneteenth-at-historic-catoctin-furnace/
LOCATION:Catoctin Furnace\, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road\, Thurmont\, Maryland\, 21788
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T190000
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SUMMARY:“Ancestral Light: A Juneteenth Celebration of Legacy”
DESCRIPTION:Join the AARCH Society for an unforgettable celebration of heritage\, resilience\, and remembrance. Pay tribute to the generations whose strength\, wisdom\, and stories continue to guide us through music\, a libations ritual and candle lighting ceremony in memory of ancestors. Free for the entire family. For a donation of $5\, you will be able to light a candle in memory of an ancestor or loved one during the candle lighting ceremony as their names are spoken. Submit names to be spoken and remembered at: https://aarchsociety.app.neoncrm.com/forms/clc-donation
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/ancestral-light-a-juneteenth-celebration-of-legacy/
LOCATION:Carroll Creek Outdoor Amphitheater\, Carroll Creek Park\, between Market & Carroll Streets\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
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SUMMARY:Citizen Meets Soldier
DESCRIPTION:“Citizen Meets Soldier” is a living history of 1863 in Carroll County\, Maryland. Join the Union Mills Homestead to commemorate the events of the hot summer of 1863. Walk in the footsteps of the citizens of Carroll County\, Maryland\, who were divided in their loyalties\, and the Union and Confederate soldiers who camped along Big Pipe Creek at Union Mills in the days surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg. Union Mills’ Civil War encampment will celebrate and commemorate the chaos and excitement of the Civil War in Carroll County\, Maryland. \nIn the days surrounding Lee’s Second Invasion of the North\, small towns in Carroll County — including Union Mills — saw the movement of both U.S. and Confederate Armies\, supply wagons\, injured soldiers\, and an important skirmish occurred in nearby Westminster. There\, U.S. Cavalry charged headfirst into Confederate Cavalry under the command of Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart. But for a few hours\, a battle may well have occurred at Union Mills\, as it lay dead center in the Union Army’s defensive line along Big Pipe Creek and Union Mills served as the site of overnight encampments by both Stuart’s Confederate Cavalry and Sykes’ Fifth Corps of the U.S. Army. Stuart’s Cavalry pulled out of Union Mills just hours before the Union Army arrived! \nLiving history portrayals\, encampments\, and historic displays interpreting this period will take place on the scenic and spacious grounds of the Union Mills Homestead. This event is $10 per car.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/citizen-meets-soldier/
LOCATION:The Union Mills Homestead\, 3311 Littlestown Pike\, Westminster\, MD\, 21158\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:2026 Country Roads & Gardens Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a delightful day exploring historic charming country roads and beautiful gardens throughout the picturesque Maryland mountains and valleys of Middletown\, Myersville\, Wolfsville\, and Boonsboro! This self-guided driving tour will take you to ten lovely garden spots to take in the natural beauty of history rich farmlands\, extensive landscapes\, woodlands\, private outdoor residences\, and school educational gardens. In addition to the inspiring gardens\, various locations will also feature “en plein air” artists\, musicians\, specific garden activities and other garden and craft products from local vendors available for purchase. So get your tickets that are good for either day\, mark your calendars and get ready for a scenic day of natural creativity and beauty at the following gardens: \n• Tovornik Gardens on Monument Rd\, Myersville\n• Homeplace Gardens on San Mar Rd\, Boonsboro\n• Edgewood Gardens on Balt Nat Pike\, Myersville\n• Wolfsville Elementary School in Wolfsville\n• Highland Manor on Church Hill Rd\, Myersville\n• Treasured Roots Farm on Balt Nat Pike\, Middletown\n• Surreybrooke Gardens on Balt Nat Pike\, Middletown\n• Dahlia Den & Gardens on Stone Rd near Braddock\n• Sazilly Farm on Burkittsville Rd\, Middletown\n• New Bremen on Myersville Rd\, Myersville \nCountry Roads & Gardens Tour tickets are valid for both Saturday\, June 20 and Sunday\, June 21 and the tour will be a rain or shine event. You can start the tour at any of the garden locations by showing your online Eventbrite purchase confirmation to receive a tour brochure with a map and garden ticket list (each garden can only be visited once over the course of the tour weekend). Advance Eventbrite On-line tickets can be ordered at $25 (plus processing fee) and Tour Day Tickets will be $30 (only available at Myersville Town Hall). Purchase online tickets here: https://2026countryroadsandgardenstour.eventbrite.com/ \nYou can plan to visit the gardens all in one day or spread them out to cover each during the two days. Food options will be notated near specific gardens or you can pick-up a lunch along the tour to enjoy a garden picnic. Participate in garden scavenger hunts and search for painted rocks to take and rehide at other gardens or locations to pass a smile on to the next finder. Tour proceeds will benefit local non-profit organizations like the Myersville-Wolfsville Area Historical Society (MWAHS)\, community programs and further beautification enhancements of participating gardens. The MWAHS will provide a local display at the Myersville Town Hall on Main Street\, Myersville and will be the exclusive location to purchase tour tickets during the tour weekend in-person.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/2026-country-roads-gardens-tour/
LOCATION:Myersville Town Hall – Myersville-Wolfsville Area Historical Society\, 301 Main St\, Myersville\, MD\, 21773
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T160000
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SUMMARY:1776
DESCRIPTION:It’s 1776! Join the Union Mills Homestead on June 20-21 to experience the difficult days preceding our nation’s independence to explore the many challenges facing our country’s founding generation. \nThis living history weekend at the Union Mill Homestead is modeled on a 1776 recruiting event and will feature reenactors portraying civilians and soldiers. Visitors will be asked questions Americans were forced to confront at the dawn of the Revolutionary War and independence. Loyalty or rebellion? Violence or pacifism? Where do you fall\, and who would you support? \nThis event is $10 for single occupant vehicle and $20 for multiple occupant vehicle.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/1776/
LOCATION:The Union Mills Homestead\, 3311 Littlestown Pike\, Westminster\, MD\, 21158\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T110000
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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/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T110000
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SUMMARY:19th Century Wet Plate Photography at Historic Newcomer House
DESCRIPTION:John and Christine Milleker will demonstrate 19th century wet plate photography and offer a cyanotype “Make and Take” station\, along with other options. Presentations will occur at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Tintype sittings are 11-4 on Saturday and 11-3 on Sunday. Please register at this link: https://johnmilleker.com/booking-calendar/newcomer-house-tintype-sessions-saturday-sunday-june-20th-21st/
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/19th-century-wet-plate-photography-at-historic-newcomer-house/
LOCATION:Newcomer House\, 8422 Shepherdstown Pike\, Keedysville\, Maryland\, 21756
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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