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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August 25, 2015
If you visit Antietam National Battlefield today, you're likely to drive onto federally-maintained roads, climb the 60-foot Observation Tower, and survey the tranquil agricultural landscape at the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. You may be surprised to learn that visitors to Antietam... 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
July 7, 2015
On this date 150 years ago, the nation faced a dramatic and divisive moment: the execution of four conspirators involved in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Read More
June 10, 2015
The former Carroll County Savings Bank, constructed in 1907, was threatened with demolition last summer—but was saved thanks to the work of preservationists in Carroll County. Read More
May 11, 2015
Is Civil War heritage relevant beyond the 150th anniversary? Our capstone sesquicentennial commemorations suggest heightened interest among millennials. Read More
May 4, 2015
John Gutzon Borglum's marble bust of Abraham Lincoln, in the collection at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, carries national significance. 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
April 15, 2015
In honor of Poetry Month this April, Chris Haugh outlines the abundant literary connections found in the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. Read More
March 27, 2015
As Civil War sesquicentennial commemorations draw to a close in 2015, the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area has more opportunities than ever before for visitors to join us in a together mindful exploration of Maryland’s border state experience and its relevance today. Read More
