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Civil War Geotrail

You're invited to find 16 geocaches hidden at historic sites across the Heritage Area.

Education Portal Now Live

A new initiative aims to nurture the next generation of battlefield stewards.

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Ensure the future of our past by making a gift to the Heart of the Civil War.

Civil War Geotrail

You're invited to find 16 geocaches hidden at historic sites across the Heritage Area.

Visit the towns and homes of those who experienced the war firsthand. See what civilians saw. Feel what they felt.On the home frontWalk the hallowed ground and landscape where armed conflicts occurred. Imagine the chaos, carnage, and fierce bravery.In the heat of battle Discover how the wounded were cared for by local residents. Learn about medical procedures and hear stories of compassion.Beyond the battlefield Trace the legacy of the Civil War. Explore the landscape of reconstruction, reconciliation, and remembrance.Shadows of war

The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area is ideally positioned to serve as your "base camp" for driving the popular Civil War Trails and visiting the battlefields and sites of Antietam, Gettysburg, Monocacy, South Mountain, Harpers Ferry, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

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Heritage Area Olympian Brings Home Bronze

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.

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Corn on the Cob in the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area: Past to Present Day Experiences

Read the ways in which Maryland residents--past and present, have subsisted on corn!

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Benton MacKaye Dreams of an Appalachian Trail 100 Years Ago

Read about Benton Mackaye and the vision for the iconic Appalachian Trail in this week's blog post

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Upcoming Events

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August 6 at 11 AM

51st Annual Old-Fashioned Corn Roast Festival

Enjoy a meal at the historic Union Mills Homestead.

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August 13 and 14

Living History Weekend

Volunteers from the 7th Michigan will present infantry firing demonstrations.

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September 3 at 2 PM

Faces of the Wounded – Downtown Frederick Walking Tour

Behind every casualty is a story. Discover the stories of wounded soldiers in Frederick.

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September 17 and 18

160th Anniversary of the Battle of Antietam

Living history volunteers will present artillery and musket firing programs.

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October 1 at 2 PM

Death and Destruction in Downtown Frederick – First Saturday Walking Tour

War came to Frederick in 1861 – a four year nightmare ensued.

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