Heart of the Civil War

Mount Olivet Cemetery Civil War Tour
2025-09-17 18:00 UTC | Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 South Market St, Frederick, Maryland, 21701
This insightful walking tour features former residents who participated in and experienced first-hand the American Civil War. Mount Olivet was opened less than a decade before the conflict and possessed a contract with the federal government to bury here the dead of both armies who passed in Frederick’s “one vast hospital.” Many local veterans survived the horrors of war and came back to Frederick to continue their lives in peaceful times. They would be laid to rest here in family lots. Civilians like Barbara Fritchie, Rev. Daniel Zacharias and Glenn Worthington played unique roles in Civil War lore and they, too, repose here.
Note: This tour can be taken ala carte or is already bundled as a special FREE bonus to go with the 3-week Frederick in the Civil War ONLINE course being taught via Zoom (Aug.27-Sept. 10-See Course offering)​2+hour Walking Tour $20. Meet at the Key Chapel, 100 yards behind the Francis Scott Key Monument (near front gate).

Box Lunch Talk: Mike Eaton, English Teacher Extraordinaire presented by Caroline Babylon
2025-09-16 12:00 | Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
From 1938-1971, English teacher, William Granville “Mike” Eaton, commanded his classroom at Westminster High School and directed excellent theatrical productions. Eaton lived in Thelma Hoffman’s boarding house, a.k.a. Cockey’s Tavern, owned by HSCC. Caroline Babylon and Kevin Dayhoff inherited Eaton’s extensive archive, which will be set up in the Mike Eaton Room at HSCC this year. They also established the Mike Eaton Scholarship which is given each year to teachers nominated by their students. Caroline will share stories about her inspiring teacher who believed in the great potential of his students.
As always, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You bring your lunch, and we provide the drinks and desserts (thanks to our volunteers and staff). The cost is $3 for HSCC members and $5 for nonmembers.
Questions? Please contact Laura Bankard, Outreach & Events Director at lbankard@hsccmd.org or 410.848.6494 ext. 200.

McCauley Lecture Series
2025-09-15 18:00 | Washington County Free Library, 100 South Potomac St., Hagerstown, Maryland, 21740
Does anybody really know when the Civil Rights Movement began? You will by the end of this presentation!
For the first time in public, Dr. Edward N. Maliskas makes the case that America’s Civil Rights Movement began in Washington County, Maryland.
Maliskas begins by offering for the audience’s consideration a short list of commonly cited candidates for the honor of being the birthplace of the movement. To be sure, they are important milestones, but do they meet the academic criteria for what constitutes the inception of a social movement?
The case begins with defining “social movement.” A quick list details the primary characteristics of a mass social movement, including the leadership, coordination, and strategies necessary to produce and sustain a movement as massive as the Civil Rights Movement.
Maliskas concludes that the only group sufficiently powerful and connected to begin the Movement did so with a large, passionate, and self-aware event held in Western Maryland in the early 1950s.

Fateful Sunday: Burkittsville and the Battle of South Mountain
2025-09-14 16:00 | South Mountain Heritage Society, 3 East Main Street, Burkittsville, Maryland, 21718
Join the South Mountain Heritage Society for a special guided walking tour in Burkittsville, Maryland, commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of South Mountain on September 14, 1862!
At 4pm, gather outside the historic South Mountain Heritage Society for a 90-minute journey led by historian Jody Brumage of South Mountain Heritage Society and Heritage Frederick and Public Historian Jake Wynn. Together, they’ll uncover the dramatic events that shaped this historic village during the Civil War’s crucial Maryland Campaign.
As they trace the footsteps of Union and Confederate forces converging on Burkittsville, you’ll hear stories of a small town thrown into the chaos of a massive military campaign.
The walking tour will delve into the pivotal role Burkittsville played in the immediate aftermath of the United States Army’s victory at Crampton’s Gap, when churches and private homes became makeshift hospitals. These improvised medical stations reveal a human story of courage, compassion, and resilience in the face of unprecedented hardship.
Don’t miss your chance to walk the historic streets of Burkittsville in the footsteps of soldiers, generals, and surgeons who saved lives. Reserve your spot today.

One Vast Hospital – Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick
2025-09-14 14:00, 2025-09-13 10:30, 2025-09-07 14:00, 2025-09-06 10:30, 2025-08-31 14:00, 2025-08-30 10:30, 2025-08-24 14:00 | National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701, United States
Saturdays and Sundays from April through September
Walk in the footsteps of doctors, nurses, soldiers and civilians who cared for 8,000 wounded soldiers in Downtown Frederick.
Join NMCWM docents for a walking tour of Downtown Frederick focused on the city’s role as a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862 every Saturday (10:30 a.m.) and Sunday (2:00 p.m.) from April through September.
Tickets 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.
In September 1862, a newspaper correspondent from the Philadelphia Inquirer referred to Frederick as “one vast hospital.” In the aftermath of America’s bloodiest day at Antietam on September 17, 1862, over 8,000 wounded soldiers, Union and Confederate, were brought to make-shift hospital wards in Frederick’s churches, schools, hotels, and private homes. From the diaries and letters of the surgeons, soldiers, and civilians who were there, this guided walking tour will explore the locations of the city’s Civil War hospitals in churches, schools, and public buildings. Many of those same buildings still make up the historic district today.

Hood's Defeat Near Fox's Gap
2025-09-14 14:00 | Old South Mountain Inn – Appalachian Trail parking lot, Intersection of Washington Monument Road and Old National Pike at Turner's Gap, Middletown, Maryland, 21769
Author Curtis Older will present a review of the Fox Family of Fox’s Gap, “Hood’s Defeat Near Fox’s Gap,” “The Land Tracts of the Battlefield of South Mountain,” and “The Braddock Expedition and Fox’s Gap in Maryland.” Curtis Older is a descendant of the Fox family that lived at Fox’s Gap and has lots of interesting historical and genealogical information on that family. Curtis will guide those who want to walk the Appalachian Trail to Fox’s Gap from Turner’s Gap that day.
Autographed copies of “Hood’s Defeat Near Fox’s Gap,” “The Land Tracts of the Battlefield of South Mountain,” and “The Braddock Expedition and Fox’s Gap in Maryland” will be available. This event is FREE. First eight attendees receive choice of two free books.
Attendees should plan to bring fold-up seating, if they wish. A bottle of water or soda will be made available for each attendee. If you plan to attend, please register by emailing Curtis Older at curtisolder@me.com.

Frederick's Black Heritage Walking Tour
2025-09-13 10:30 | Heritage Frederick, 24 E Church ST, Frederick, Maryland, 21701
Visit landmarks and hear stories revealing Frederick’s Black heritage from the early-19th century to the present day. This tour features sites associated with enslavement and segregation and highlights the achievements of a diverse and vibrant Black community in the pursuit of equality and freedom.

Culture & Cocktails: A Local Family's Experience of the Battle of Antietam
2025-09-12 18:00 | Miller House Museum, 135 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
On Friday, September 12, join Jay Graybeal, Chief Curator and Deputy Director of the Army Heritage Museum, for “Confusion and Excitement: A Local Family’s Experience of the Battle of Antietam.”
Jay Graybeal presents a talk on his ancestors’ experiences as local farmers during the Antietam and Gettysburg Campaigns, including the trials they endured and the court cases they were involved in following the Civil War.
This month’s drink is the Sherry Cobbler, a cocktail popular during the mid-19th century that combines sherry, sugar, and citrus. Doors open at 5:30 PM and light hors d’oeuvres will be served!
Culture & Cocktails 2025 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation. Please register at the link.

‘When Hell Came to Sharpsburg’: Author Talk With Steven Cowie
2025-09-12 13:00 | Pry House Barn, 18906 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville, Maryland, 21756
Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine on the Antietam National Battlefield on Friday, September 12, at 1:00 p.m. for a special presentation by author Steven Cowie about his book “When Hell Came to Sharpsburg: The Battle of Antietam and Its Impact on the Civilians Who Called It Home.” Cowie will look at the impacts of the Battle of Antietam on the local civilian population, including the Pry family. His talk will be presented in the Pry Barn, which served as a field hospital after the battle. The Pry Barn is located at: 18906 Shepherdstown Pike Keedysville, MD 21756 This will be a pay-what-you-please program.

Living History - Frances Perkins
2025-09-12 13:00 | Washington County Free Library, 100 South Potomac St., Hagerstown, Maryland, 21740
Living History at the Library proudly presents: “I Am Not Content: an Hour with Frances Perkins.” Frances Perkins was the Secretary of Labor under FDR and the founder of Social Security. She was responsible for implementing decent wages, humane working hours, safe working conditions, abolishment of child labor, plus much more!
Please join the Washington County Free Library on Friday, September 12 from 1-2:30 PM in the Community Room when actress Kathie Mack retells the life of Frances Perkins in a one-woman play by Steve LaRoque, who will introduce the program. Seats are limited so please register today!

Catoctin Furnace Living History Festival
2025-09-11 20:00 - 2025-09-14 16:00 | Catoctin Furnace, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, Maryland, 21788
From Thursday, September 11, until Sunday, September 14, 2025, the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society will present seven public performances of Iron Will, set between October 11 and 13, 1780, at Catoctin Furnace. In 1780, the Continental Army convinced the co-owners of Catoctin Furnace—Maryland’s first governor, Thomas Johnson, and his brother James, the ironmaster at the furnace—to manufacture 31 tons of shells, which were fired, eventually, at the decisive Battle of Yorktown.
This original production based on historical events focuses on the personal stories of people at the furnace—owners and workers, European immigrants and African slaves—against the historical backdrop of the Revolutionary War and the development of Maryland’s industry.
Audiences will be able to immerse themselves in the lives of the people at the Revolutionary War era furnace by attending site-specific performances at historic locations, including the Collier Log Cabin, the fully functional blacksmith’s shop, the furnace, and other outdoor locations.

American Battlefield Trust Generations Event at Antietam Battlefield
2025-09-07 14:30 | New York Monument near Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center, 5831 Dunker Church Rd, Sharpsburg, Maryland, 21782
On Grandparents’ Day, bring your kids, grandkids, neighbors, and friends and march in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers at Antietam National Battlefield. This afternoon of high energy activities and a history hike will help to instill a lifelong interest in history! Join the American Battlefield Trust and the Antietam Institute for this special Generations event, designed to help adults share their passion for history with younger people. This event is open to all who attend with someone from another generation. It is ideal for ages 6–17, with a parent or guardian required to accompany each child. Registration is required to help us plan engaging activities for everyone.
Location: Park in designated lots or overflow parking at Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center. Meet at the New York State Monument on the high ground just to the left of the Visitor Center; American Battlefield Trust staff will be on-site to point out the monument, too.
What to bring: Please wear comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor activities. Be prepared to walk about 1.5 miles along dirt and grass trails and some rolling terrain. A water bottle and snacks (none will be provided).

Frederick in the Civil War: A Bus Tour of the Historic City
2025-09-07 14:30 | National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701, United States
Step back in time aboard a vintage 1966 double-decker bus for a fascinating one-hour journey through Downtown Frederick, exploring the city’s critical role in the Civil War and the evolution of battlefield medicine.
Departing from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, this guided tour is led by a professional docent who will share gripping stories of local hospitals, heroic caregivers, and the medical innovations that emerged from wartime necessity. As you roll through historic streets and landmarks, you’ll gain insight into the challenges faced by doctors, nurses, and soldiers alike during one of the most pivotal periods in American history.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
– Explore Frederick’s Civil War history through a medical lens aboard a restored 1966 double-decker bus
– Hear expert narration from a professional museum docent
– Visit key sites where wounded soldiers were treated
– A unique educational experience in the heart of historic Frederick
– Every ticket includes admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
DEPARTS FROM: The National Museum of Civil War Medicine
TICKET PRICE: $39 per person (includes admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine)
HOW TO BOOK: Spots are limited — join us for an unforgettable ride through the past — where history meets healing.

Disguised and Determined: Women Who Fought in the Civil War
2025-09-06 15:00 | National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701, United States
Saturday Speaker Series: Tracey McIntire and Audrey Scanlan-Teller
There are hundreds of documented cases of women who fought disguised as men during the Civil War. Tracey McIntire and Audrey Scanlan-Teller, PhD will discuss and share documentation of some of the more fascinating women and what motivated them to fight alongside men.
Tracey McIntire earned her BA in English at Rivier College in Nashua, New Hampshire. She is Lead Educator at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, site administrator at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum and an interpretive volunteer at Antietam National Battlefield. Since 2008, she has portrayed a woman soldier at living history events.
Audrey Scanlan-Teller earned her MA and PhD in art history at the University of Delaware. Since 2005, she has portrayed a Civil War enlisted soldier for historical interpretive demonstrations, a portrayal that compelled her to study the women soldiers of the Civil War. Dr. Scanlan-Teller is an active interpretive volunteer at Antietam National Battlefield Park and a small business owner.

Road to Antietam from the Best Farm
2025-09-06 11:00 | Best Farm (Tour Stop #1), Urbana Pike, Monocacy National Battlefield, Frederick, MD, 21742, United States
Step into the past to learn about the “Lost Orders” of the 1862 Maryland Campaign and the role Best Farm played during the Civil War. Ranger programs will explore the history of the Best Farm and infantry demonstrations will be conducted throughout the day.

Civil War Walking Tour
2025-09-06 10:30, 2025-08-30 10:30 | Heritage Frederick, 24 E Church ST, Frederick, Maryland, 21701
Explore what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. Stories include the last Confederate invasion of the North, the ransom of Frederick, and the Battle of Monocacy.

54th Annual Boonesborough Days Festival
2025-09-06 09:00 - 2025-09-07 16:00 | Shafer Park, Park Drive, Boonsboro, MD, 21713, United States
Sponsored by the Boonsboro Historical Society, Boonesborough Days is a festival devoted to showcasing handmade crafts and art in this town that was the location of two Civil War battles (Battle of South Mountain in 1862 and the Battle of Boonsboro 1863). Browse through historic and picturesque Shafer Park and shop for handmade crafts, paintings and unique gifts. Experience various historical demonstrations. Civil War display and artifacts, Tri State Astronomers, great food and more!
This is a 2-day festival being held Saturday, September 6th from 9am to 5pm and Sunday, September 7th from 9am to 4pm.

Play Music on the Porch at the Historic F.W. Fraley General Merchandise Store
2025-08-30 11:00 | F.W. Fraley Store, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, Maryland, 21788
Play Music on the Porch in historic Catoctin Furnace Saturday, August 30 at 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM F.W. Fraley Store 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road Thurmont, MD 21788 www.catoctinfurnace.org/events 240-288-7396
Traditional bluegrass music returns to the historic F.W. Fraley General Merchandise store in historic Catoctin Furnace. As oral histories attest, bluegrass music was a regular occurrence at the store to entertain village residents and visitors. Join us on the porch of the restored store for this delightful musical experience. This event is free to the public. Please note: The provided address is for the Museum of the Ironworker, directly across the street, as the historic store does not have a separate street number.

Newcomer House Porch Program - "Play Music on the Porch Day"
2025-08-30 10:30 | Newcomer House, 8422 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville, Maryland, 21756
Join the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area for a special worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day at the historic Newcomer House on the Antietam National Battlefield on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
The event begins with a signature concert by the Hancock Civil War String Band at 10:30 a.m. and continues through 4:00 p.m. as acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to share the universal language of music in a relaxed setting with prepared songs or by jamming with new friends.
The Newcomer House is the only dwelling on the Antietam National Battlefield that witnessed the battle and is regularly open to the public. It serves as an exhibit and visitor center for the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. Knowledgeable volunteer docents are available to share information about the Newcomer House and offer assistance to visitors to the three-county Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area.
This is the ninth season of Porch Programs at the Newcomer House. Porch Programs feature presentations, demonstrations, pop-up exhibits, interactives and more from April through November.
Play Music on the Porch Day is a worldwide phenomenon that began in 2018 and is celebrated the last Saturday of August each year. Performances can be as simple as sitting on your own front porch and playing or singing along, or large public events.
Play Music on the Porch Day’s website says, “Music goes beyond words. It can transcend the most difficult barriers. It ties us together like a thread through our hearts… Together let us show the world the power that music holds.”
The Newcomer House is located at 18422 Shepherdstown Pike in Keedysville, MD. The house is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends in April, May, October and November and Tuesday-Sunday, June through September. For more information, contact Newcomer House Manager Rachel Nichols at rachel@heartofthecivilwar.org or (240) 308-1740.

Frederick in the Civil War (3-week lecture course) with Instructor Chris Haugh
2025-08-27 19:00 | Online Course
Over a decade ago, Frederick hosted several events associated with the Sesquicentennial commemoration of the American Civil War. Chris Haugh was behind the production of an Emmy® award-winning film entitled “Maryland’s Heart of the Civil War.” The documentary debuted in 2012 and was produced by MPT (Maryland Public Television), airing on PBS stations nationwide. In this 3-part course, Chris will offer a detailed recap of events that tied Frederick, both city and county, to the greatest political and physical struggle fought to preserve or destroy the young United States of America. Through the use of illustrated PowerPoint presentations, diary entries and anecdotes from newspapers/history accounts and clips from the “Maryland’s Heart of the Civil War” documentary, this course will explore the three major campaigns that came through our area and the direct impact the Civil War had on the local landscape and citizenry. Topics of discussion will include the 1861 State Legislature in Frederick, Rebel Occupation of Frederick, Barbara Fritchie, Battle of South Mountain, Antietam, Lincoln’s Visit, Gen. Meade Change of Command, Gettysburg, Hospital Center, Ransoming of Frederick, and the Battle of Monocacy.
The classes will be held live online using the Zoom platform. Internet connectivity is required to participate in class via desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile phone. No additional subscription needed as a special link will be emailed to you. 3-part course on consecutive Wednesday evenings 7-9pm. Please register at the link.
Optional special, bonus 4th class will consist of a Civil War-themed Twilight Walking Tour of historic Mount Olivet Cemetery. The scheduled date is Wednesday, September 17th from 6-8pm. Meet at Mount Olivet’s historic Key Chapel (located 100 yards behind the Francis Scott Key monument and the 515 S. Market St front gate to the cemetery).

Summer Lecture Series: "Frederick: the Crossroads of the Civil War" - John Schildt
2025-08-25 19:00 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 209 W Main Street, Sharpsburg, MD, 21782, United States
The Antietam Institute will be wrapping up the Summer Lecture Series on August 25 with local historian, John Schildt presenting Frederick: the Crossroads of the Civil War
Just south of the Mason-Dixon Line, Frederick, Maryland, was poised at the crossroads of the Civil War. Here, Confederate troops passed west to the Battles of Antietam and South Monocacy, while Union troops marched north to Gettysburg and south to raid the resources of the Shenandoah Valley. Both heroes and villains were made in the spired city, such as Dame Barbara Fritchie, who is said to defied General Jackson; General Jubal Early, who threatened to put the town to the torch; and the local doctors and nurses who cared for thousands of wounded soldiers. Join local historian John Schildt as he recounts the fascinating history of Frederick in the Civil War.
Reverend John Schildt graduated from Shepherd College, Wesley Theological Seminary and has studied at Western Maryland College, Gettysburg Seminary and West Virginia University. John’s first book, September Echoes, published in 1960, was the first on Antietam since Francis Palfrey in 1887. This led to an appointment to the Maryland Centennial Committee. He wrote the account of the battle for the Official Centennial Program and was the guest speaker for the 125h anniversary. John has been a lecturer and guide for several Civil War organizations, Round Tables, and many other groups. John led his first tour of Antietam in 1958. Since then, 2,000 additional tours have followed. John has written over thirty-five books relating the various aspects of the Maryland Campaign of 1862 and local history. This list includes Drums along the Antietam, Roads to Antietam, Four Days in October, Islands of Mercy, and Roads to Gettysburg. He and his wife and daughter live in Sharpsburg.
Come join leading historians and scholars as they discuss intriguing topics about their latest works and research on the Maryland Campaign and the Civil War during the Antietam Institute’s Civil War Summer Lecture Series. See the complete 2025 schedule.
These indoors programs are held in McKinley Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 209W Main Street with a small parking area off the alley. More parking is available on Main and Hall Streets. These lectures free and open to the public. Each week the Antietam Institute holds a drawing in which the proceeds support the Save Historic Antietam Foundation. Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates and changes to the schedule.

Harpers Ferry Civil War Round Table's Tour of the Battle of Hagerstown
2025-08-24 15:00 | Downtown Hagerstown, MD, 21740
Please join the Harpers Ferry Civil War Round Table in Hagerstown, Maryland for a guided tour of the Battle of Hagerstown, at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 24. Much like Gettysburg, where all roads converged and dictated where the armies would meet, the roads crossing the area of Lee’s retreat out of Pennsylvania led to the Hub City—Hagerstown. Gaining and holding Hagerstown was the key to protecting or attacking Lee’s defensive line between Williamsport and Sharpsburg in the days after Pickett’s Charge. Small battles and large skirmishes occurred daily during Lee’s retreat, and one of the most consequential was the Battle of Hagerstown on July 6. This became one of the largest cavalry battles of the war and was fought mostly in a city environment.
Our guide on the tour is Stephen Bockmiller, a lifelong military history enthusiast. Steve has written extensively, including two books, about the USS Constellation and about regional Civil War history. His current writing projects include the Battle of Hagerstown and Civil War-era stories from the Middletown Valley. Steve serves on Baltimore’s Advisory Board of Historic Ships and represents Hagerstown on the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area Advisory Board. He lives near Waynesboro, PA with his wife Stefania, and he serves as Deputy Director in Hagerstown’s Planning and Economic Development Department.
This tour is free and open to the public, but you must reserve your space by contacting Chris Craig at ccraig@laurellodge.com or 304-433-1260. We will carry on in light rain (bring an umbrella), but you will receive email notification if there is a weather cancellation. Much of the Battle of Hagerstown took place in the city’s downtown. Our tour will begin with the first stage of the battle in downtown, where we will walk about nine city blocks. This will be followed by a driving tour with stops along Virginia Avenue between Hagerstown and Williamsport. (Carpooling is encouraged.) Meet at the intersection of Baltimore and South Potomac Streets, Hagerstown, MD. This is half a block east of Meritus Park. The best parking option is in the University District Parking Deck on North Potomac Street, just north of Public Square. The entire tour will take about 2.5 hours.
Photo: Jarvis Wentworth, 1st Vermont Cavalry, mortally wounded July 6, 1863 at Hagerstown, MD.

Music on the Millrace: Hayden Shaw and This Side of Pleasant
2025-08-24 15:00 | The Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD, 21158, United States
Join the Union Mills Homestead for “Music on the Millrace” again this year! This new Sunday concert series at the Union Mills Homestead will be held for the second year at the historic site north of Westminster, MD. The concerts offer a relaxed, inviting opportunity for our members and friends to come out to enjoy the authentic beauty of the site, separate from other major events.
This is a great time to enjoy an afternoon on the beautiful grounds of the Union Mills Homestead. Admission to the event is only $10. Under 12 are free! Food, beer and wine will be available to purchase. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. No outside alcohol may be brought into the event. Because we have to inspect any containers to ensure there is no alcohol, please refrain from bringing backpacks or coolers, although you are welcome to bring your own snacks.
Hayden Shaw and This Side of Pleasant –
Hailing from right down the road, Hayden Shaw and his band This Side of Pleasant (as in Pleasant Valley) is thrilled to be back for another great day of Bluegrass! Hayden Shaw & This Side of Pleasant is a high-energy Bluegrass group comprised of some of Hayden’s best friends in Bluegrass. Last March they broke the attendance record for a Wehrly’s Auction House “Pickin’ and Biddin’” show. Hayden pulls from a wide array of influences and music genres to bring a fun and exciting bluegrass show that you won’t want to miss!
