May 8, 2017
May is Preservation Month—a great time to explore the industrial legacy left behind on the landscape of the Heart of the Civil War. Read More
February 23, 2017
Largely forgotten today, Cornelia Hancock was one of the best known and beloved nurses of the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War. Read More
January 5, 2017
The Civil War marked the first war in world history in which railroads played a role. Learn where you can experience this chapter of railroad history in the Heart of the Civil War. Read More
July 15, 2016
Sean Moir, founder of Western Heritage Mapping, shares his insights about creating an animated map of the 1862 Battle of Antietam. Read More
May 2, 2016
A look at three new organizations that have formed to preserve invaluable historic resources in Civil War Maryland. Read More
February 25, 2016
Dogs served as companions and compatriots during the Civil War. Learn about Jack, Harvey, and other canine soldiers. Read More
August 6, 2015
Charissa Hipp of Visit Frederick sheds light on Frederick County's rich railroading history. Read More
July 15, 2015
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month while visiting significant Civil War sites in the Heart of the Civil War. Read More
April 23, 2015
The stunning natural landscape sculpted by the Piedmont plateau and foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains provides an ideal setting for outdoor enthusiasts of all types. Read More
March 25, 2015
The Newcomer House at Antietam National Battlefield, built in the 1780s, is one of the few original homes on the battlefield that is open to the public. Learn what it takes to open the historic house each spring. Read More
