June 21, 2021
School’s out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop for young minds. Learn about local events and activities that you can participate with your family. 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
September 26, 2019
Find peak fall colors and explore the outdoors 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
January 6, 2016
Frances Kennedy, Director of the Civil War Battlefield Campaign at The Conservation Fund from 1988 to 2006, discusses the relationship between battlefield preservation and economic development. Read More
December 14, 2015
Start your new year with a guided First Day Hike in one of Maryland's state parks. Read More
November 12, 2015
Read about how you can become an honorary Glenn Worthington and ensure the future of our Civil War past in the Heritage Area. Read More
July 7, 2015
On 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
