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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March 21, 2023
Frederick County has a year of events planned to commemorate 275 years in 2023. Read More
July 28, 2021
With a current collection of more than 30 medals (of various classes), the United States has pulled into the upper bracket of the Olympics medal count. Notably, one of those medals belongs to an Olympian who grew up in our heritage area -- Katie Zaferes. Read More
July 12, 2021
Read the ways in which Maryland residents--past and present, have subsisted on corn! Read More
July 2, 2021
Read about Benton Mackaye and the vision for the iconic Appalachian Trail in this week's blog post Read More
June 21, 2021
School’s out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop for young minds. Learn about local events and activities that you can participate with your family. Read More
June 15, 2021
Learn about some great locations to visit during June - National Great Outdoors Month! Read More
June 8, 2021
Looking for new exhibits to explore? Come engage with Heritage Frederick's newest exhibit on diversity or the exhibition of early-American Baltimore artist Joshua Johnson. Read More
June 8, 2021
Ready to explore the outdoors? Come participate in HCHWA's Geotrails! Uncover newly hidden geocaches, solve puzzles and interact with history along the way! Read More
March 16, 2021
Learn about Mary Mish, a woman who worked behind the scenes over decades to preserve key sites in Washington County. Read More
February 22, 2021
Though the Appalachian Trail dates to the 1920s, the ridgeline it traverses in Maryland has a much longer history, including a connection to the Underground Railroad. Read More