July 28, 2021
With a current collection of more than 30 medals (of various classes), the United States has pulled into the upper bracket of the Olympics medal count. Notably, one of those medals belongs to an Olympian who grew up in our heritage area -- Katie Zaferes. Read More
June 15, 2021
Learn about some great locations to visit during June - National Great Outdoors Month! Read More
February 22, 2021
Though the Appalachian Trail dates to the 1920s, the ridgeline it traverses in Maryland has a much longer history, including a connection to the Underground Railroad. Read More
December 12, 2019
Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy special programming at sites in Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties. Read More
September 9, 2019
Commemorate the Maryland Campaign of 1862 with events and activities throughout the Heritage Area this September. Read More
June 3, 2019
Connect to history by taking a hike in the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. Read More
December 7, 2018
Start your new year off on the right foot with a hike in a State Park-- find your hike with our guide! Read More
August 28, 2017
Find local history and whimsical outdoor art installations on a journey down the Hagerstown Cultural Trail. Read More
December 5, 2016
What do Fireside Poets, First Day Hikes, and a new film have in common? Find out from Executive Director Liz Shatto. Read More
October 3, 2016
Travis Gilbert describes a unique way to experience the Heart of the Civil War: by racing on foot, as part of Freedom's Run Read More
