Visiting the Heart of the Civil War During the “Off Season”
The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area is a wonderful destination year-round, but the busy season for most sites is typically classified as spring and summer. That means the […]
Your Guide to Exploring Fall Color in the Heritage Area
Fall has officially arrived in the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. Mother Nature is about to put on a show across our beautiful scenic landscapes as the leaves […]
Mother’s Day, Then and Now
You are invited to take in the peace that now characterizes Antietam battlefield while enjoying an outing with your mother on Mother’s Day Weekend. In fact, the experience of women […]
On This Corner: Lincoln and Lee
Bear Witness If you find yourself in downtown Frederick, Maryland, take a detour to the corner of Council and Record Streets. Standing there, you look over City Hall Park, once […]
Preserving Industrial History: Mills in the Heart of the Civil War
May is Preservation Month—a great time to explore the industrial legacy left behind on the landscape of the Heart of the Civil War. An abundance of mills once dotted the […]
Cornelia Hancock: a Force unto Herself
Editor’s Note: March is Women’s History Month, a perfect time to learn about the impact that women had on nursing in the Civil War. This post originally appeared on the […]
The Heart of the Civil War by Rail
While some museums and historic sites close for the winter, train enthusiasts can enjoy the region’s railroad museums all year round. Read up on trains in the Civil War before […]
Man’s Best Friend in War and Peace: Dogs in the American Civil War
Editor’s Note: In this guest post, military history expert—and owner of two beloved dogs—Tom Frezza of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine highlights canine companions in the Civil War […]
Brewer’s Alley: Frederick’s North Star?
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on the History Shark Productions blog and has been slightly modified. Last week, my family and I took the opportunity to eat lunch with […]
The Economic Benefits of Preserving Civil War Battlefields
There are many significant benefits to preserving our nation’s battlefields. In addition to teaching valuable lessons about our country’s past and memorializing those who sacrificed their lives in service, battlefields […]