Events Calendar
August 6 - 7
The Pry House Field Hospital Museum and South Mountain Battlefield will join signal forces together for live signaling demonstrations and talks at these locations. The 114th Signal Battalion, Fort Detrick, MD, will have a display, talks and demonstrate modern signal communications. Saturday evening at 10:00pm join us for a night signalling between South Mountain State Battlefield Park and the Pry House.
Pry House Field Hospital Museum
18906 Shepheardstown Pike
MD Rt.34
Keedysvillw 21756
(301) 416-2395
Website
August 12
This program will focus on the Department of West Virginia as they occupied South Mountain near Wolfesville. Learn about the rich history of South Mountain, including the role it played during the Confederate raids that resulted in the Battle of Monocacy and the Burning of Chambersburg. For more information, please call the South Mountain State Battlefield 301-432-8065. Entrance Fee $2/$3 per vehicle. 12-4pm
Washington Monument State Park
6620 Zittlestown Road
Middletown 21769
(301) 432-8065
Website
August 13
A commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the mustering in of Cole’s Cavalry, featuring living history vignettes, and processing of cavalry recruits. 9am-4pm. Free Admission.
The Hessian Barracks
on the grounds of the Maryland School for the Deaf
101 Clarke Place
Frederick 21701
August 13, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Offers compelling insights about the casualty & compassion from the hearts of sister nurses who were as angels of the battlefield. There are numerous accounts written by the Daughters of Charity who served at various sites. Tues-Sun 10am-4:30pm
Seton Heritage Ministries
National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
339 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg 21727
(301) 447-6606
Website
August 13
William Campbell will discuss Fort Delaware: Water, Waste and Healthcare during this Civil War Talk. 11am-12noon
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
48 E Patrick Street
Frederick 21701
(301) 695-1864
Website
August 20
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. a scenic three-hour driving tour of Civil War churches for motorcycle and car drivers. Seven Washington County locations are included. Breakfast and pre-ride church and cemetery tours at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church and St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, both in Hancock, will be offered from 7 until 9 a.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot of St. Peter’s. The blessing of the bikes and send off will begin there at 9:15 a.m. Also included are the following historic churches, some of which will be open for tours along the way: Hancock Presbyterian Church, The Dunkard Church at Antietam National Battlefield, Christ Reformed Church and Tolson’s Chapel in Sharpsburg, the Manor Church of the Brethren and St. Mark’s Episcopal in Boonsboro. At the end of the tour, from 12:30 until 2 p.m. lunch, a raffle and door prizes will be offered at St. Mark’s. Cost is $10 per participant.
throughout Washington County
Hancock, Sharpsburg, Boonsboro
(301) 582-0517
Website
August 20 & 21
Living history volunteers will portray the 23rd Ohio Infantry and Confederate Infantry recreating the life of a Civil War soldier, how he lived, marched and fought. Weapons and tactics demonstrations will be held both Saturday and Sunday, with ongoing interpretation in the camp throughout the weekend. Saturday at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.; Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Admission to the Park (3-day pass) is $4.00 per person or $6.00 per family.
Antietam National Battlefield
5831 Dunker Church Road
Sharpsburg 21782
August 20
A scenic three-hour driving tour of Civil War churches for motorcycle and car drivers. Seven Washington County locations are included. Breakfast and pre-ride church and cemetery tours at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church and St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, both in Hancock, will be offered from 7 until 9 a.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot of St. Peter’s. The blessing of the bikes and send off will begin there at 9:15 a.m. Also included are the following historic churches, some of which will be open for tours along the way: Hancock Presbyterian Church, The Dunkard Church at Antietam National Battlefield, Christ Reformed Church and Tolson’s Chapel in Sharpsburg, the Manor Church of the Brethren and St. Mark’s Episcopal in Boonsboro. At the end of the tour, from 12:30 until 2 p.m. lunch, a raffle and door prizes will be offered at St. Mark’s. Cost is $10 per participant. For more information call (301) 582-0517 or visit www.stmarkslappans.org
St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church
16 East High Street
Hancock 21750
(301) 582-0417
Website
August 20 & 21
Come join living historians as they portray Confederate infantryman from Brigadier General Samuel Garland’s brigade as they discuss how the everyday Civil War soldier lived and fought and the role of Garland’s Brigade at South Mountain. A medical program will also be presented. For more information, please call the South Mountain State Battlefield at 301-432-8065. Entrance Fee $2/$3 per vehicle.
Washington Monument State Park
6620 Zittlestown Road
Middletown 21769
(301) 432-8065
Website
August 21
Kayak one of the top 60 paddling streams in North America! Navigate the riffles and ledges of this beginner whitewater stream with a guide interpreting an area rich in Civil War history. Local foods brunch served al fresco.
River & Trail Outfitters
604 Valley Road
Knoxville 21758
(301) 695-5177
Website