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Bells, Barbara Fritchie, and Battlefields: A Midwinter Reflection

December 5, 2016

Bells, Barbara Fritchie, and Battlefields: A Midwinter ReflectionWhat do Fireside Poets, First Day Hikes, and a new film have in common? Find out from Executive Director Liz Shatto. Read More

Paying with their Lives: Townsend Reports on the Lincoln Conspirators’ Execution

July 7, 2015

Paying with their Lives: Townsend Reports on the Lincoln Conspirators’ ExecutionOn this date 150 years ago, the nation faced a dramatic and divisive moment: the execution of four conspirators involved in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Read More

Poetry Month in the Heart of the Civil War: Literary Connections Abound

April 15, 2015

Poetry Month in the Heart of the Civil War: Literary Connections AboundIn honor of Poetry Month this April, Chris Haugh outlines the abundant literary connections found in the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. Read More

George Alfred Townsend: Larger-than-Life Literary Luminary

March 24, 2015

George Alfred Townsend: Larger-than-Life Literary LuminaryA look at George Alfred Townsend, the 19th century celebrity who wrote the bestselling book on the Lincoln assassination and its aftermath. Read More

“Illuminating Frederick: from Celebration to Grief” on 4/10

March 16, 2015

“Illuminating Frederick: from Celebration to Grief” on 4/10Mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War's end at Frederick's City Hall on Friday, April 10 with author James Swanson and a commemorative illumination. Read More