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SUMMARY:“No Further Record” POWs of the 7th Michigan Infantry – Jack Dempsey
DESCRIPTION:Mauled in the West Woods during the II Corps’ ill-conceived assault by echelon\, the 7th Michigan Infantry lost 221 out of 402 combatants. Some casualties are well-known\, such as John A. Clark\, whose grave Bill Frassinito identified\, and Allen H. Zacharias\, whose poignant note tears at the heart. What was the fate of those in that number who were captured or missing? Join author\, editor\, and historian Jack Dempsey as he delves into their story to reveal answers and to examine why the inquiry bears investigation during his talk on August 10. \nJack Dempsey has been a student of the Civil War since the Centennial. His name appears on 8 Civil War titles as author or editor\, including the award-winning Michigan and the Civil War (2011)\, the most recognized single volume on that subject. Co-written with Brian James Egen\, Michigan at Antietam (2015) was the pioneer study of the Wolverine State’s role in the Maryland Campaign of 1862. The two historians co-founded the Michigan Civil War Association in 2013 to advance understanding of Michigan’s role in the nation’s greatest crisis. Jack first visited Antietam in 1973 with two fellow congressional interns. He returned there with his new bride in 1975. In 2012\, as chairperson of the Michigan Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee\, he was a part of the State’s commemoration of “Michigan Day at Antietam” at the invitation of the National Park Service. The MCWA is working with the NPS to erect a Michigan monument at the epicenter of the Antietam battlefield. Like the Institute\, the MCWA publishes an annual monograph as part of a series of studies on the Civil War. The fifth will appear\, as per custom\, close to September 17th of this year. In addition to being an accomplished writer\, he is a longtime contributor to the American Battlefield Trust. All proceeds from Jack’s Civil War writings\, including his biography of Alpheus Starkey Williams\, support the MCWA. \nCome join leading historians and scholars as they discuss intriguing topics about their latest works and research on the Maryland Campaign and the Civil War during the Antietam Institute’s Civil War Summer Lecture Series. See the complete 2026 schedule. \nThese indoor programs are held in McKinley Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 209W Main Street with a small parking area off the alley. More parking is available on Main and Hall Streets. These lectures are free and open to the public. Each week\, the Antietam Institute holds a drawing in which the proceeds support the Save Historic Antietam Foundation. Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates and changes to the schedule.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/no-further-record-pows-of-the-7th-michigan-infantry-jack-dempsey/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 209 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782\, United States
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SUMMARY:Battlefield Calculus: Tactics\, Technology\, and the Battle of Antietam – Steven Eden
DESCRIPTION:On August 17\, author Steven Eden will present “Battlefield Calculus: Tactics\, Technology\, and the Battle of Antietam.” Using examples from Antietam\, and describe the factors that caused a unit to withdraw or stop advancing. Surprisingly\, it was rarely because of casualties. In fact\, it was fairly uncommon for a regimental commander to lose control of his unit because of fear; it happened much more often in the wake of some tactical success. Unit commanders typically weighed several factors when deciding to hold or withdraw. These include honor\, exposure\, ammunition\, available cover\, loss ratio\, and support\, among others. The talk will cover this “battlefield calculus” and show how it helps to explain the tactics of the Civil War. \nSteven Eden served in the Army for 25 years\, including a tour in Afghanistan. During service Steve was assigned to West Point as an instructor in the History Department\, where he taught Military History among other subjects\, and led several staff rides for senior officers. After retirement\, Steve was employed as an instructor for the Department of Defense at Fort Meade; his duties included presenting the Maryland Campaign of 1862 as a case study to field grade officers. Steven has led close to two dozen staff rides to Antietam as part of this instruction. His new book Crisis at Antietam: The Cornfield and West Woods and the Opening Rounds of the Civil War’s Bloodiest Battle\, September 17\, 1862\, published by Savas Beatie is due to come out in 2026. Steve currently resides in Manchester\, MD\, with my wife Kathleen. \nCome join leading historians and scholars as they discuss intriguing topics about their latest works and research on the Maryland Campaign and the Civil War during the Antietam Institute’s Civil War Summer Lecture Series. See the complete 2026 schedule. \nThese indoor programs are held in McKinley Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 209W Main Street with a small parking area off the alley. More parking is available on Main and Hall Streets. These lectures are free and open to the public. Each week\, the Antietam Institute holds a drawing in which the proceeds support the Save Historic Antietam Foundation. Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates and changes to the schedule.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/battlefield-calculus-tactics-technology-and-the-battle-of-antietam-steven-eden/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 209 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Make me a Map” The Creation of the Artillery Atlas of Antietam – Aaron Holly & Jim Rosebrock
DESCRIPTION:Captain Albert Monroe who commanded a Federal battery at Antietam believed that “the value of the light artillery in the army as a factor in the suppression of the Rebellion\, has never been accorded that credit to which it is entitled.” James Rosebrock and Aaron Holley have partnered to set the record straight by creating a visual record of the employment of artillery in the Maryland Campaign. The Artillery Atlas of Antietam explores the contribution of the artillery in the Maryland Campaign and presents new insights through the lens of topography\, geography\, and the words of those who made history. Join the Antietam Institute on August 24\, to meet authors\, Aaron Holley and James Rosebrock during their talk\, “Make me a Map”: The Creation of the Artillery Atlas of Antietam. \nAaron Holley is a native West Virginian and lifelong Civil War enthusiast. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Forestry in 2013 followed by a Master of Science in Forestry with an emphasis in forest biometrics in 2015\, both from West Virginia University. Upon graduation\, Aaron entered the field of forest conservation consulting\, working in forest ecosystems both domestically and internationally. His education and work experience introduced him to the concept of modern mapping and geospatial analysis\, which led him to extensively map the Antietam battlefield beginning in 2019. The result of this mapping process was published both as a wall map and as a GPS-enabled digital map. In 2024\, Aaron was invited to become a member of the board of directors for the Antietam Institute\, where he assists with all things cartography. He has produced maps for several publications related to Antietam\, including An Ornament to His Country\, Roads to Antietam\, The Artillery of Antietam and The Antietam Journal and is a co-author of the upcoming The Artillery Atlas of Antietam. Aaron lives in Fisher\, Hardy County\, West Virginia with his wife\, daughter\, and son. \nBorn in Buffalo New York\, Jim received his undergraduate history degree in Russian history from Niagara University in 1976. He was commissioned in the US Army that year and held command and staff positions for nine years from 1976 to 1985 in the United States and Germany. His final assignment on active duty was with the 82nd Airborne Division\, where he deployed to Grenada in 1983 with the division staff as part of Operation Urgent Fury. He graduated from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces\, National Defense University in 2002 where he was awarded a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy. As an Army Reserve officer\, Jim’s final assignment was as an instructor for the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He retired in 2004 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Jim worked at the Bureau of Alcohol\, Tobacco\, Firearms and Explosives for 30 years\, serving as Chief of the Security and Emergency Programs Division and subsequently as the Department of Justice’s liaison to FEMA during major disasters. He has served as a National Park Service volunteer since 2007 and is a certified battlefield guide at Antietam National Battlefield. He led the guide service from 2011-2018 and is a co-founder of the Antietam Institute\, where he currently serves as the Institute’s president. Jim completed his first book The Artillery of Antietam in 2023 and is currently working on an artillery atlas of the Maryland Campaign\, scheduled for release in 2026. He lives with his family in Jefferson\, Maryland. \nCome join leading historians and scholars as they discuss intriguing topics about their latest works and research on the Maryland Campaign and the Civil War during the Antietam Institute’s Civil War Summer Lecture Series. See the complete 2026 schedule. \nThese indoor programs are held in McKinley Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 209W Main Street with a small parking area off the alley. More parking is available on Main and Hall Streets. These lectures are free and open to the public. Each week\, the Antietam Institute holds a drawing in which the proceeds support the Save Historic Antietam Foundation. Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates and changes to the schedule.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/make-me-a-map-the-creation-of-the-artillery-atlas-of-antietam-aaron-holly-jim-rosebrock/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 209 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Farmer\, a Physician\, and a General: Henry Rohrbach\, Nathan Mayer\, and Isaac P. Rodman – John Schildt
DESCRIPTION:The Antietam Institute will wrap up their Summer Lecture Series on August 31\, with esteemed local historian John Schildt presenting “A Farmer\, a Physician\, and a General: Henry Rohrbach\, Nathan Mayer\, and Isaac P. Rodman.” Although not on the battlefield proper\, the Henry Rohrbach farm sat just east of the Lower Bridge and would serve as a staging area for the Federal forces\, a headquarters\, and a hospital on September 17\, 1862. A farmer\, Henry Rohrbach; a surgeon\, Dr. Nathan Mayer; and a soldier\, General Isaac P. Rodman\, would share the trauma of war at the house and barn of the Rohrbach farmstead. \nReverend John Schildt graduated from Shepherd College\, Wesley Theological Seminary and has studied at Western Maryland College\, Gettysburg Seminary and West Virginia University. John’s first book\, September Echoes\, published in 1960\, was the first on Antietam since Francis Palfrey in 1887. This led to an appointment to the Maryland Centennial Committee. He wrote the account of the battle for the Official Centennial Program and was the guest speaker for the 125h anniversary. John has been a lecturer and guide for several Civil War organizations\, Round Tables\, and many other groups. John led his first tour of Antietam in 1958. Since then\, 2\,000 additional tours have followed. John has written over thirty-five books relating the various aspects of the Maryland Campaign of 1862 and local history. This list includes Drums along the Antietam\, Roads to Antietam\, Four Days in October\, Islands of Mercy\, and Roads to Gettysburg. He and his wife and daughter live in Sharpsburg. \nCome join leading historians and scholars as they discuss intriguing topics about their latest works and research on the Maryland Campaign and the Civil War during the Antietam Institute’s Civil War Summer Lecture Series. See the complete 2026 schedule. \nThese indoor programs are held in McKinley Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 209W Main Street with a small parking area off the alley. More parking is available on Main and Hall Streets. These lectures are free and open to the public. Each week\, Antietam Institute holds a drawing in which the proceeds support the Save Historic Antietam Foundation. Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates and changes to the schedule.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/a-farmer-a-physician-and-a-general-henry-rohrbach-nathan-mayer-and-isaac-p-rodman-john-schildt/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 209 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Ancestors at Antietam" - William Campbell\, 34th NY and Bennett Livingston\, 13th NJ
DESCRIPTION:Join the Antietam Institute on September 5 as Institute member Cindy Cohrs-Brandt explores the battlefield experiences of two Union regiments at Antietam: the veteran 34th New York and the newly raised 13th New Jersey. Shaped by prior combat in the Peninsular Campaign\, the 34th New York entered the battle as seasoned soldiers\, while the 13th New Jersey faced its first engagement only weeks after mustering in. Each regiment confronted its own distinct challenges on the field at Antietam. Cindy’s ancestor presentation is called\, Discovering my Antietam roots: William Campbell\, 34th New York and Bennett Livingston\, 13th New Jersey. \nA native of New Jersey\, Cindy’s interest in the Civil War began in childhood when she walked Pickett’s Charge with her father. That experience left a lasting impression and sparked a fascination that grew into a lifelong passion for Civil War history. \nCindy holds a BA in American History from Drew University\, a Master’s in Library Science from Emory University\, and a Master’s in Teaching from Montclair State University. After working as a corporate librarian\, she now serves as a school librarian\, where she enjoys sharing her love of history and research with her students. \nThrough her interest in genealogy\, Cindy discovered two Civil War ancestors—one from each side of her family—deepening her personal connection to the conflict. Antietam is her favorite battlefield\, where both ancestors fought in close proximity\, and visiting all the battlefields where they served remains a lifelong goal.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/ancestors-at-antietam-william-campbell-34th-ny-and-bennett-livingston-13th-nj/
LOCATION:Antietam Institute Education Center\, 101 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:"Ancestors at Antietam" - Dr. James Maddox\, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, and the Woodley Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Antietam Institute will wrap up their “Ancestors at Antietam” programs on November 7\, with a special tour of the historic St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and the Woodley Farm. The program was arranged by Saida Russell and Rev. Dr. Brandt L. Montgomery. \nSaida and her family own Woodley Farm which is on Sharpsburg Pike and just down a dirt lane from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, Lappans. Dr. Thomas J. Maddox\, her great-great-great grandfather\, was one of the founding fathers of the church. Woodley Farm has been in the family since before the Civil War and holds a protective agricultural easement with the state of Maryland. \nNestled in the scenic countryside at Lappans Crossroads\, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church stands as a significant landmark\, recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The church has been in continual use since its construction in 1849\, a testament to the vision of the leadership of Saint James School\, who sought to provide worship services for the local faithful community. James Maddox\, a respected physician and early church leader\, played a pivotal role by donating an acre of land for the church’s construction. \nThe building was completed in just four months at a total cost of $1\,385. Constructed from native limestone—a practical and locally favored material in Washington County—the church’s architecture embodies the influence of religious movements that advocated for a revival of the Gothic style within Anglican and Episcopal churches. This architectural choice reflected a broader movement to renew traditional religious practices. \nThe church features impressive 17-foot walls\, a pitched gabled roof with a portico\, and a steeple that commands attention. Inside\, many of the original furnishings remain intact\, including a gallery that was specifically intended for enslaved worshippers. This gallery is still accessible to visitors\, offering a tangible connection to the church’s historical narrative. The interior is further distinguished by a soaring ceiling supported by Gothic-arched framing. The picturesque setting of St. Mark’s is enhanced by a stone wall that now encloses both the church and its cemetery. As a parish\, St. Mark’s is committed to uplifting African American stories that are integral to its history. During the Civil War\, the church served a crucial role\, especially in the aftermath of the 1862 Battle of Antietam and the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg\, when it became a sanctuary for the wounded—many of whom received care from Dr. Maddox. \nRead more about the guest speakers\, Rev. Dr. Brandt L. Montgomery and Saida Alexander Russell on the Institute’s webpage. These monthly “Ancestors at Antietam” talks are free and open to the public – anyone may attend – and you do not need to register. This final program will be held at St. Mark’s at 18313 Lappans Road Boonsboro\, Maryland 21713\, beginning at 2 pm. Turn right at the Parish House and continue towards the back of the campus for a large parking lot.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/ancestors-at-antietam-dr-james-maddox-st-marks-episcopal-church-and-the-woodley-farm/
LOCATION:St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, 18313 Lappans Road\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713
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