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MD |
Film, "The Heart of the Civil War," a documentary at the Weinberg Center for the Arts, 201 W Patrick St, Frederick. 7 pm. www.fredericktourism.org. |
5
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VA |
"The Road to Antietam; Origins and Plans for Lee's Invasion of Maryland," in Leesburg. Events include a tour of Harrison Hall (Lee's headquarters in Leesburg) 6:30-7:45 pm (meet at Courthouse Square) followed by a talk at the courthouse at 8 pm. Free. 703-771-2170. |
7
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MD |
Living history, tours, "Rosser's Raid Into Westminster," commemorates Confederate foray into Westminster Sept. 11, 1862. 7 pm at the Trails marker, 79 W Main St, Westminster. Free. www.heartofthecivilwar.org |
8
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MD |
Lecture series, "Maryland Campaign," sponsored by the Save Historic Antietam Foundation at the Mumma Barn on the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 9 am-3:45 pm. Free. www.shaf.org |
8
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MD |
Lecture, "Visitation Girls' Academy as General Hospital No. 5 – Frederick, MD," at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 2 pm. Free with museum admission. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-695-1864. |
8-9
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MD |
Reenactment, "Maryland, My Maryland: The Battles of South Mountain and Antietam," in Boonsboro. www.marylandcampaign150.org. |
8-9
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MD |
Living history, Confederate camps and special ranger programs and lectures commemorate the September 1862 Confederate campground, at the Monocacy National Battlefield near Frederick. Living history 9 am-4 pm Saturday, 9 am-3 pm Sunday. Free. See www.nps.gov/mono for ranger, lecture schedule. |
11
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MD |
Walking tour, "In the Wake of War — Burkittsville." Candlelight tour begins at 3 E Main St, Burkittsville. 7-9 pm. $10. Ticket info: southmountainheritagesociety. wordpress.com (click South Mountain 150). |
12
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MD |
Walking tour, "In the Wake of War — Middletown." Candlelight tour begins at 107 W Main St, Middletown. 7-9 pm. $10. Ticket info: southmountainheritagesociety. wordpress.com click South Mountain 150. |
13-15
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WV |
Anniversary commemoration, "Prelude to Freedom: The 1862 Battle of Harpers Ferry," with ranger programs, tours, lectures, panel discussion and more at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 10 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. Details: www.nps.gov/hafe |
14
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MD |
Walking tours, "South Mountain Battlefield," guided battle anniversary walks. Tours given 9 am-4 pm. Schedule: www.heartofthecivilwar.org/calendar/ view/3748 or 301-791-4767. |
14
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MD |
Walking tour, "In the Wake of War — Burkittsville." Candlelight tour begins at 3 E Main St, Burkittsville. 7-9 pm. $10. Ticket info: southmountainheritagesociety. wordpress.com (click South Mountain 150). |
14
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MD |
Memorial Service, illuminated service at Fox's Gap commemorating the Battle of South Mountain. 6:30-8:30 pm. Details: 301-371-7090. |
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14-15
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MD |
Living history, walking tours, talks and more at the South Mountain State Battlefield near Middletown. Schedule: 301-791-4767. |
15-16
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MD |
Reenactment, "The Battle of Antietam," at a site 2 miles north of the battlefield near Sharpsburg. Camps open 8:30 am both days with living history demonstrations. Battles at 10 am and 3 pm Saturday, 11 am and 2 pm Sunday. www.150thantietamreenactment.com |
15-16
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MD |
Living history, "Sharpsburg Heritage Festival," with camps, living history, exhibits and more in downtown Sharpsburg. Commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of Antietam. 10 am-6 pm Saturday, Noon-5 pm. Sunday. www.sharpsburgheritagefestival.com |
15-16
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MD |
Living history with camps, demonstrations and hospital set-up at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum in Keedysville. 11 am-5 pm. More info: www.civilwarmed.org or 301-695-1864. |
15-17
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MD |
Anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Antietam at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Hikes, speakers, exhibits, music and living history. See www.nps.gov/anti for details and schedule. |
16
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MD |
Antietam Remembrance Walk from Sharpsburg to Shepherdstown. Begins 5:30 pm. Free. Registration suggested: antietamremembrance.org |
17
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MD |
Special anniversary programs at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Begins with sunrise in The Cornfield at 6:30 am. Other activities include battlefield hike and commemorative program at 12:30 pm. Remembrance Ceremony at the National Cemetery begins 3 pm. Full schedule: www.nps.gov/anti |
18
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MD |
"The Aftermath of Battle," special ranger program at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 7 pm. www.nps.gov/anti |
19
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MD |
Lecture, "Battle of Shepherdstown 150th Anniversary," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 7 pm. www.nps.gov/anti |
20
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MD |
"Commemoration and Memory at Antietam," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 7 pm. www.nps.gov/anti |
21
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MD |
"Antietam in 3-D — A Civil War Stereographic Legacy," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. www.nps.gov/anti |
21-22
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MD |
Tour, "One Vast Hospital," the historic churches in downtown Frederick, used as hospitals following the Battle of Antietam, are open for special tours 5-9 pm Friday and 1-4 pm Sunday. Free. 301-695-1864 extension 14 or www.marylandcampaign.org |
22
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WV |
Guided tours of the Battle of Shepherdstown (WV) includes Potomac River Crossing. Begins at 132 Trough Bend Lane, Shepherdstown, at 2:30 and 3:30 pm. $30 (BBQ meal included) www.battleofshepherdstown.org |
22
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MD |
Anniversary of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation commemorated at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. www.nps.gov/anti |
30
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MD |
"Aid and Comfort: One Vast Hospital," special program at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31 E Church St, Frederick. 3 pm. Free. 301-865-0814. |
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