Calendar of Events

Battle of Westminster "Corbit's Charge"

Ongoing Opportunities

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick Select dates - April through December
Cemetery History & Mystery Tour Select dates - April through November
Museum of Frederick County History March 1 through December 14
Greet Greg the Gardener Tuesdays from April 2 through October 29 at 10:00 AM
Special Exhibition-"War on Our Doorsteps" Saturdays, June 1 through October 26 at 11:00 AM
Civil War Sisters Tour Monday, May 27 at 11:00 AM and Every Third Sunday of the Month from June through September at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition Through June 2, 2024
Cumberland Valley Artists Saturday, June 15 through Sunday, August 25
Art, Fashion, Symbol, Statement: Tattooing in America, 1960s to Today Saturday, June 22 through Sunday, October 13
Plein Air Meetup Fridays, May 3 through 31
Garden Night Select Fridays, July through September

Saturday, June 29 at 10:00 AM

Westminster City Hall

1838 Emerald Hill Lane
Westminster, MD 21157
Website

On June 29, 1863, the quiet Town of Westminster was suddenly shattered by the thunder of horses' hooves, clashing of sabers, and sounds of gunfire. This battle featured 108 Union troopers of 1st Delaware Calvary against 5,000 Confederate Calvary under J.E.B Stuart. Come learn about the Battle of Westminster, aka "Corbit's Charge. This annual event exhibits a great experience for visitors of all ages and includes guided tours of the Corbit's Charge site, memorial service, graveside memorial service, living history displays, children activities, and historical artifacts.

This event is free to the public.