Monocacy Aqueduct along the C&O Canal

Bugle Call

Welcome to Bugle Call, the voice of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. This new blog seeks to showcase the rich history of the area, highlight the wide range of experiences available for visitors—not just Civil War battlefields and historic sites but also opportunities for recreation, dining, and shopping—and bring to light lesser-known stories of Civil War Maryland. Posts by scholars, living historians, academics, and museum professionals from across the Heritage Area will provide readers with an in-depth view of the many fascinating historical sites, commemorations, research, and experiences to be found in the Heart of the Civil War.

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The Economic Benefits of Preserving Civil War Battlefields

January 6, 2016

The Economic Benefits of Preserving Civil War BattlefieldsFrances 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

Start the New Year Off with a State Park Hike

December 14, 2015

Start the New Year Off with a State Park HikeStart your new year with a guided First Day Hike in one of Maryland's state parks. Read More

Museum Hack: Relevance, Reverence, and Dance

December 3, 2015

Museum Hack: Relevance, Reverence, and DanceBeth Parnicza describes a recent workshop by the international firm Museum Hack from the perspective of a National Park Service interpreter—and a millennial. Read More

Inspiring the Next Generation of Battlefield Stewards: an Education Initiative in the Works

December 1, 2015

Inspiring the Next Generation of Battlefield Stewards: an Education Initiative in the WorksIntroducing a new K-12 initiative that seeks to increase student engagement at local battlefields and historic sites. Read More

Shopping on Main Street: An Authentic Holiday Experience

November 18, 2015

Shopping on Main Street: An Authentic Holiday ExperienceDiscover local traditions and jubilant celebrations on nine Main Streets in the Heart of the Civil War this holiday season Read More

Ensure the Future of our Civil War Past

November 12, 2015

Ensure the Future of our Civil War PastRead about how you can become an honorary Glenn Worthington and ensure the future of our Civil War past in the Heritage Area. Read More

Newcomer Illumination: Visitors invited to participate in memorial at Antietam

November 2, 2015

Newcomer Illumination: Visitors invited to participate in memorial at AntietamLearn how you can dedicate your own luminary for the memorial illumination on the grounds of Newcomer House on Saturday, December 5. Read More

Preserving an Architectural Landmark: An Update from the South Mountain Heritage Society

October 14, 2015

Preserving an Architectural Landmark: An Update from the South Mountain Heritage SocietyRead about the recent restoration of the historic Resurrection Reformed Church, which served as a field hospital following the September 1862 battles of South Mountain and Antietam. Read More

Stories of Slavery in Familiar Landscapes

September 15, 2015

A glimpse into the lives, landscapes, and resistance of enslaved Marylanders through runaway advertisements from the Study of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland. Read More

Tolson’s Chapel: A Place of Perseverance and Triumph

September 1, 2015

Tolson’s Chapel: A Place of Perseverance and TriumphTolson's Chapel has served Sharpsburg's African American community since the Civil War as both a church and a school. Read More

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