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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000
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SUMMARY:Wounded for Life: Union Veterans of the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine for their Saturday Speaker Series as Dr. Robert Hicks examines how wounded warriors survived after the war. By exploring how two Union veterans\, an African American private who contracted malaria and a white colonel whose arm was amputated\, survived to work\, marry\, and rear children\, we see how they constructed new identities to cope with how the war changed their bodies. This talk is based on his book\, “Wounded for Life: Seven Union Veterans of the Civil War.” \nRobert D. Hicks\, PhD is an independent scholar of the history of science and medicine. Formerly\, he served as director of the Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library and William Maul Measey Chair for the History of Medicine at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. He has worked with museum-based education and exhibits for four decades\, primarily as a consultant to historic sites and museums. His most recent book “Civil War Medicine: A Surgeon’s Experience\,” appeared in 2019 by Indiana University Press.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/wounded-for-life-union-veterans-of-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Classic Car Battlefield Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Join for a unique journey through Civil War history as classic automobiles and historic landscapes come together in the Monocacy National Battlefield Classic Car Cruise. This special event celebrates automotive heritage while honoring one of the most significant Civil War sites in the region. \nThe cruise begins at South Mountain Battlefield\, where participants will gather amid the scenic mountain passes that witnessed pivotal moments of the 1864 Valley Campaign. Following a brief welcome and orientation\, drivers will depart on a carefully planned scenic route\, offering sweeping views of the countryside and an enjoyable drive well-suited for classic and vintage vehicles. \nThe caravan will proceed eastward toward Monocacy National Battlefield\, tracing roads that echo the movements of armies more than 160 years ago. Upon arrival\, participants will enjoy a guided tour of Monocacy Battlefield\, known as the “Battle That Saved Washington.” The tour will highlight key locations\, interpretive stops\, and stories that illuminate the July 1864 battle and its lasting impact on the Civil War. \nThis event offers a relaxed and memorable way to experience regional history—combining the elegance of classic cars\, the beauty of Maryland’s landscape\, and the rich stories preserved at our national battlefields. Whether you are an automotive enthusiast\, a history buff\, or both\, the Monocacy Battlefield Classic Car Cruise promises a rewarding and unforgettable experience. \nTo register please contact Ranger Brian at Brian_J_Robinson@nps.gov with your name and number of participants.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/classic-car-battlefield-cruise/
LOCATION:South Mountain Battlefield State Park at Turner’s Gap\, 6132 Old National Pike\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital - Downtown Frederick Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the incredible Civil War history in Downtown Frederick with expert guides from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. \nEvery Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 12:00 p.m. from April until September\, docents from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will explain how Frederick became “One Vast Hospital.” Arguably the most trying moment in city’s history came after the Battle of Antietam in the fall of 1862. The town’s population doubled when 8\,000 wounded soldiers were delivered by ambulance to make-shift hospitals throughout Frederick. Walking tours last for an hour to an hour and a half. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nContact Chris Reed at chris.reed@civilwarmed.org for more information.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-downtown-frederick-walking-tour-2/2026-06-21/
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:20260622T190000
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SUMMARY:“A Brain the Size of a Hickory Nut”: Joe Hooker’s views about Ambrose Burnside – Darin Wipperman
DESCRIPTION:Join the Antietam Institute on June 22 for returning speaker and author\, Darin Wipperman. In addition to his Confederate opponents\, Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker’s nickname of “Fighting Joe” applied to his relationships with many of his fellow Northern generals. Perhaps no Union officer felt the scorn of Hooker more than Ambrose Burnside. This presentation focuses on their schisms during the Maryland campaign\, as illustrated in multiple battle reports. The notes Hooker left on his unfinished Antietam report – in his papers at the Huntington Library in California – offer especially negative thoughts of Burnside\, sometimes at the expense of the truth. Fredericksburg and Burnside’s final weeks of army command in early 1863 brought his relationship with Fighting Joe to its lowest ebb. Late in life\, Hooker declared Burnside had “a brain the size of the hickory nut.” \nDarin Wipperman’s first two books on the Civil War discussed the histories of the First and Ninth Corps. His most recent book\, Thunderbolt to the Rebels: The United States Sharpshooters in the Civil War\, was released in February 2025. Darin completed nearly 17 years of service in the federal government\, then moved to northern New Hampshire\, where he was a reporter and editor for weekly newspapers. This 2026 presentation will be Darin’s seventh for the Summer Lecture Series in Sharpsburg. Darin’s biography of Joseph Hooker\, the first new book to cover the general’s entire life published in more than eighty years\, will be released later in 2026. He lives with his wife on a large forested parcel in northern New Hampshire. \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. These 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.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/a-brain-the-size-of-a-hickory-nut-joe-hookers-views-about-ambrose-burnside-darin-wipperman/
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:20260627T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000
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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/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T133000
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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-2/2026-06-28/
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:20260629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T190000
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SUMMARY:Grant and Meade: An Uneasy Alliance – Dr. Brad Gottfried
DESCRIPTION:On June 29\, Dr. Brad Gottfried will discuss his latest book\, “Grant and Meade: An Uneasy Alliance.” The Meade-Grant relationship was a complex one. In this presentation\, you will be asked to step into General Meade’s boots as he attempts to navigate the minefield of Washington’s politics\, the sometimes vicious press\, and forge a working relationship with a new General-in-Chief\, who sometimes seems like he wishes to command Meade’s Army of the Potomac. \nDr. Brad Gottfried received his Ph.D. in Zoology and worked at seven colleges over a span of 40 years. He retired in 2017 as the President of the College of Southern Maryland. Brad became an Antietam Certified Battlefield Guide in 2019. He is the author of over 20 books\, including The Maps of Antietam. \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/grant-and-meade-an-uneasy-alliance-dr-brad-gottfried/
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:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000
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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 docents 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-2/
LOCATION:Tolson’s Chapel\, 111 E. High St.\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T110000
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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/2026-07-04/
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:20260704T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171909
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SUMMARY:"Ancestors at Antietam" - Henry Vincent and the 132nd PA Vol Inf
DESCRIPTION:My interest in the American Civil War and the Battle of Antietam in particular occurred many years ago when I was told the story of a young man named Henry. In August of 1862\, Henry\, who was from Montour County\, Pennsylvania answered President Abraham Lincoln’s call for 300\,000 nine-month militia. Henry enlisted in the ‘Danville Fencibles’ which was comprised of men mostly from the Danville Iron Works. Before the end of the month they were mustered into service as Company A\, 132nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment and in defensive works outside Washington. \nWith General Robert E. Lee’s Confederate invasion into Maryland\, they were quickly assigned to Brigadier General Nathan Kimball’s First Brigade\, 3rd Division\, Second Army Corps\, alongside three veteran regiments. In just over a week’s time Henry and the 132nd Pennsylvania would receive their ‘baptism of fire’ fighting for a Sunken Road among the fields and farmsteads that reminded them so much of home. \nHenry survived the battle at Antietam as well as the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville unscathed. After being mustered out\, he returned home to Danville to become a successful businessman\, farmer\, and family man. This story was passed down to me through the generations\, as Henry Vincent was my great-great-grandfather. \nJoin the Antietam Institute on July 4\, as Antietam Institute founder and battlefield guide\, Chris Vincent\, shares the story of his “Ancestor at Antietam” in his presentation – Henry Vincent and the Danville Fencibles: the 132nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry at Antietam. \nChristopher Vincent retired after a 24-year career in the U.S. Army as a senior non-commissioned officer with light infantry units\, including combat tours during Operation Desert Storm and Kosovo with the 10th Mountain Division. He earned a master’s degree in military history from the American Military University. Chris was drawn to Sharpsburg because his great-great-grandfather served during the Maryland Campaign with the 132nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He and his wife\, Amy\, also own two businesses in Sharpsburg\, the Jacob Rohrbach Inn and the Antietam Mercantile Company. Chris serves as the chair of the Washington County Antietam Battlefield Advisory Board. His research is primarily focused on the farmsteads of Antietam and the impact the campaign had on the civilians of Sharpsburg. Chris was certified as an Antietam National Battlefield Guide in 2015 and has served as the Chief Guide since 2019. He was recognized as the Guide of the Year\, receiving the 2017 O.T. Reilly Award\, and is the recipient of the National Park Service’s 2022 Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. Chris was the founder of the Antietam Institute and president from 2021-2025 and is currently the Executive Director of the Institute. \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-henry-vincent-and-the-132nd-pa-vol-inf/
LOCATION:Antietam Institute Education Center\, 101 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T133000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171909
CREATED:20260313T181023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204905Z
UID:10000716-1783252800-1783258200@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital - Downtown Frederick Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the incredible Civil War history in Downtown Frederick with expert guides from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. \nEvery Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 12:00 p.m. from April until September\, docents from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will explain how Frederick became “One Vast Hospital.” Arguably the most trying moment in city’s history came after the Battle of Antietam in the fall of 1862. The town’s population doubled when 8\,000 wounded soldiers were delivered by ambulance to make-shift hospitals throughout Frederick. Walking tours last for an hour to an hour and a half. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nContact Chris Reed at chris.reed@civilwarmed.org for more information.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-downtown-frederick-walking-tour-2/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T190000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171909
CREATED:20260209T213930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T213930Z
UID:10000517-1783364400-1783364400@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:Full View of the Enemy’s Lines: Reassessing Intelligence\, Command\, and the Federal Signal Service at Antietam – Cory M. Pfarr
DESCRIPTION:Historian\, Cory Pfarr will start off our July lectures with a look at the Federal Signal Service and his forthcoming book during his talk\, “Full View of the Enemy’s Lines: Reassessing Intelligence\, Command\, and the Federal Signal Service at Antietam.” \nCivil War scholarship has long framed Antietam through a contrast: Robert E. Lee as the dynamic battlefield commander and George B. McClellan as the detached spectator at the Pry House. Primary source evidence from the Maryland Campaign presents a different picture. Under Major Albert J. Myer and operationally directed by Captain Benjamin F. Fisher\, the Federal Signal Service established a network of forward\, headquarters\, and backbone stations that gathered and relayed intelligence throughout September 17\, 1862. One forward post—the Hooker–Meade–Sumner station manned by James Byron Brooks and William H. Hill—functioned as a mobile station that moved with the I and II Corps. Others\, including the fixed Michael Miller Farm Station and the backbone post on Red Hill\, transmitted battlefield reports in near-real time. These operations reveal a commander acting through an organized intelligence system\, not passive observation. \nCory M. Pfarr works for the Department of War (formerly Defense). He is the award-winning author of Longstreet at Gettysburg: A Critical Reassessment (2019); Righting the Longstreet Record at Gettysburg: Six Matters of Controversy and Confusion (2023); and the forthcoming The Federal Signal Service at Antietam: Stations\, Officers and Battlefield Intelligence on America’s Bloodiest Day (2026)\, all published by McFarland Books. His essays and scholarship have appeared in Gettysburg Magazine\, North & South Magazine\, and The Massachusetts Historical Review\, and his work has been featured on the Pennsylvania Cable Network and C-SPAN American History TV\, as well as presented to audiences at the U.S. Army War College. He lives in Fallston\, Maryland\, with his wife and three children. \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/full-view-of-the-enemys-lines-reassessing-intelligence-command-and-the-federal-signal-service-at-antietam-cory-m-pfarr/
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:20260709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T100000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171909
CREATED:20260119T154516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T154516Z
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SUMMARY:162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy Tour (Caravan Style)
DESCRIPTION:Transport yourself back in time to the day of the Battle of Monocacy as a ranger provides an in-depth tour of the battlefield. This driving tour will begin at the visitor center and cover the battle chronologically. Walk in the footsteps of the men who fought valiantly to safeguard their homes and country.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/162nd-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-monocacy-tour-caravan-style/
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:20260710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T100000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171909
CREATED:20260119T154904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T154904Z
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SUMMARY:162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy Tour (Caravan Style)
DESCRIPTION:Transport yourself back in time to the day of the Battle of Monocacy as a ranger provides an in-depth tour of the battlefield. This driving tour will begin at the visitor center and cover the battle chronologically. Walk in the footsteps of the men who fought valiantly to safeguard their homes and country. Guests should meet at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center prior to 10am for a brief orientation to the campaign and then the ranger led tour of the battlefield.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/162nd-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-monocacy-tour-caravan-style-2/
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:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171909
CREATED:20260119T155250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T155250Z
UID:10000493-1783760400-1783760400@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:162nd Commemoration of the Battle of Monocacy
DESCRIPTION:Join rangers and volunteers as they commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy with real time hikes\, along with military living history demonstrations. Rangers and living historians will work in tandem this year on different parts of the battlefield to provide a unique twist on traditional battlefield programming. Stay tuned for program/demonstration times.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/162nd-commemoration-of-the-battle-of-monocacy/
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:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171909
CREATED:20260529T132805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T132805Z
UID:10000760-1783764000-1783764000@heartofthecivilwar.org
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-2/
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:20260711T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171909
CREATED:20260313T175858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204837Z
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SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital - Downtown Frederick Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the incredible Civil War history in Downtown Frederick with expert guides from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. \nEvery Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 12:00 p.m. from April until September\, docents from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will explain how Frederick became “One Vast Hospital.” Arguably the most trying moment in city’s history came after the Battle of Antietam in the fall of 1862. The town’s population doubled when 8\,000 wounded soldiers were delivered by ambulance to make-shift hospitals throughout Frederick. Walking tours last for an hour to an hour and a half. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nContact Chris Reed at chris.reed@civilwarmed.org for more information.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-downtown-frederick-walking-tour/2026-07-11/
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:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171909
CREATED:20260310T170456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T170456Z
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SUMMARY:Living History at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine for living history! Members of the Blue and Gray Hospital Association will be in the Delaplaine Randall Conference Room describing the medical history of America’s bloodiest conflict. Dressed as members of the Union Medical Department and armed with period medical equipment\, the unit brings a unique perspective to understanding the conflict. \nThe presentation is included with admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and FREE for NMCWM members.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/living-history-at-the-museum-2/
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:20260712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T133000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171909
CREATED:20260313T181023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204905Z
UID:10000717-1783857600-1783863000@heartofthecivilwar.org
SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital - Downtown Frederick Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the incredible Civil War history in Downtown Frederick with expert guides from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. \nEvery Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 12:00 p.m. from April until September\, docents from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will explain how Frederick became “One Vast Hospital.” Arguably the most trying moment in city’s history came after the Battle of Antietam in the fall of 1862. The town’s population doubled when 8\,000 wounded soldiers were delivered by ambulance to make-shift hospitals throughout Frederick. Walking tours last for an hour to an hour and a half. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nContact Chris Reed at chris.reed@civilwarmed.org for more information.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-downtown-frederick-walking-tour-2/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T190000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171909
CREATED:20260210T161603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T161603Z
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SUMMARY:“‘Your Golden Opportunity Is Gone?: General Meade & The Pursuit From Gettysburg” – Jen Murray
DESCRIPTION:Between July 1-3\, 1863\, Major General George G. Meade led the Army of the Potomac in a victory at the Battle of Gettysburg\, marking the army’s first significant battlefield victory to date. Upon hearing of the repulse of the Confederate forces at Gettysburg\, northern civilians and newspapers rejoiced in Meade’s great victory. But such euphoria proved short-lived\, and Meade’s decline in prominence came as rapidly as his ascent to command. By July 14\, a mere eleven days following the battle’s climactic assault of Pickett’s Charge\, General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia rested on the south side of the Potomac River. Disappointment in Meade’s inability to destroy\, not merely defeat\, the southern forces spread throughout the North and defined the atmosphere in Washington\, D.C. During the program\, we will explore Meade’s leadership during the pursuit and consider the Army of the Potomac in these pivotal days following the Battle of Gettysburg. Join us on July 13 as Dr. Jennifer Murray presents\, “‘Your Golden Opportunity Is Gone?: General Meade & The Pursuit From Gettysburg.” \nDr. Jennifer M. Murray is an Assistant Professor of History at Shepherd University and the Director of the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War. Her most recent publication is On A Great Battlefield: The Making\, Management\, and Memory of Gettysburg National Military Park\, 1933-2023\, published by the University of Tennessee Press in 2014 and printed as a second edition in 2023. Murray is currently working on a full-length biography of General George Meade\, tentatively titled Meade at War. She is the co-editor of the forthcoming\, “They Are Dead\, And Yet They Live”: Civil War Memories in a Polarized America to be published by the University of Nebraska Press in February 2026. Prior to joining the faculty at Shepherd\, Murray taught at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. A native of Maryland\, Murray worked as a seasonal interpretive park ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park for nine summers. \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/your-golden-opportunity-is-gone-general-meade-the-pursuit-from-gettysburg-jen-murray/
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:20260718T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171909
CREATED:20260313T175858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204837Z
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SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital - Downtown Frederick Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the incredible Civil War history in Downtown Frederick with expert guides from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. \nEvery Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 12:00 p.m. from April until September\, docents from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will explain how Frederick became “One Vast Hospital.” Arguably the most trying moment in city’s history came after the Battle of Antietam in the fall of 1862. The town’s population doubled when 8\,000 wounded soldiers were delivered by ambulance to make-shift hospitals throughout Frederick. Walking tours last for an hour to an hour and a half. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nContact Chris Reed at chris.reed@civilwarmed.org for more information.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-downtown-frederick-walking-tour/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171909
CREATED:20260114T194301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T194301Z
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SUMMARY:Dan Sickles at Gettysburg: The Story of the Civil War’s Most Notorious Amputated Leg
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine for their Saturday Speaker Series with Historian James Hessler and take a fascinating look at myth\, lore\, and facts surrounding Maj. Gen. Dan Sickles’ Gettysburg wounding and leg amputation. A Confederate solid shot at the Battle of Gettysburg shattered controversial Union General Dan Sickles’ right leg\, and surgeons subsequently amputated the limb. Sickles’ leg bone was then donated to the fledgling Army Medical Museum\, and he often visited his severed limb there. Sickles’ leg bone remains a popular museum relic more than 160 years later\, and a replica is now on display at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Hessler will discuss the odyssey of Sickles’ amputated leg and how he used it to declare himself “the hero of Gettysburg.” \nJames Hessler is a historian\, author\, and Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park. He is the author or co-author of four books on the Gettysburg Campaign: “Sickles at Gettysburg” (2009)\, “Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg” (2015)\, “Gettysburg’s Peach Orchard” (2019)\, and his most recent release\, “The First Day at Gettysburg” (2025). Beyond his publications\, Hessler co-created and hosts the popular Battle of Gettysburg Podcast\, reaching a global audience of history enthusiasts.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/dan-sickles-at-gettysburg-the-story-of-the-civil-wars-most-notorious-amputated-leg/
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:20260719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T133000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171909
CREATED:20260313T181023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204905Z
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SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital - Downtown Frederick Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the incredible Civil War history in Downtown Frederick with expert guides from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. \nEvery Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 12:00 p.m. from April until September\, docents from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will explain how Frederick became “One Vast Hospital.” Arguably the most trying moment in city’s history came after the Battle of Antietam in the fall of 1862. The town’s population doubled when 8\,000 wounded soldiers were delivered by ambulance to make-shift hospitals throughout Frederick. Walking tours last for an hour to an hour and a half. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nContact Chris Reed at chris.reed@civilwarmed.org for more information.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-downtown-frederick-walking-tour-2/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171909
CREATED:20260210T162506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T162506Z
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SUMMARY:Custer in the Maryland Campaign – Jim Hessler
DESCRIPTION:Few names in American military history are as noteworthy and controversial as George Armstrong Custer. The year 2026 marks the 150th anniversary of his death at the Battle of Little Bighorn. The year 1862\, however\, marked the beginning of his rise as an officer in the Army of the Potomac. Join historian and LBG\, Jim Hessler\, on July 20\, as we examine Custer’s role as a staff officer under George McClellan during the Maryland campaign and how that relationship impacted the rest of Custer’s life and meteoric career. \nJames Hessler is a historian\, author\, and Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park\, where he has been interpreting the battle since 2003. He is the author or co-author of four books on the Gettysburg Campaign: Sickles at Gettysburg (2009)\, Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg (2015)\, Gettysburg’s Peach Orchard (2019)\, and his most recent release\, The First Day at Gettysburg (2025). His work has earned several distinguished book awards\, and he has also published articles in respected outlets such as Gettysburg Magazine. \nBeyond his publications\, Hessler co-created and hosts the popular Battle of Gettysburg Podcast\, reaching a global audience of history enthusiasts. He has appeared as a public historian in major media such as the History Channel\, NPR\, Travel Channel\, PCN-TV\, and in programs and content development with the American Battlefield Trust. \nHessler is a frequent speaker for national and regional historical organizations. His willingness to tackle controversial subjects continues to spark discussion and deepen understanding of Gettysburg’s enduring story. Besides Gettysburg\, Hessler has led battlefield tours at numerous sites across the country. He currently serves in a board or advisory capacity for Gettysburg History (Adams County Historical Society)\, Gettysburg Museum of History\, and the Little Bighorn Associates. \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/custer-in-the-maryland-campaign-jim-hessler/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 209 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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