I should be walking the barrle field in less than 3 weeks. I had about 3 hours a few years ago and I'm looking forward to a full day. I want to grt into the...
In today's Hagerstown Herald-Mail (May 21, 2004) Library officials on Thursday unveiled what could become the Google of local Civil War history. An index of...
Below is the schedule for the Civil War Reunion at Pennypacker Mills. If you need any further info, please contact me directly. PPM is located at 5 Haldeman...
I have started a new history forum on MSN named "Civil War Headquarters." This forum is dedicated to the discussion of the War Between the States. Check it...
Continuing South Mountain thread of recent days, anyone wishing to delve further into preservation status should have a look at today's posting on The Civil...
For Tom Shay et al: Yesterday I received a letter from Leo Ward, President of the Schuylkill County HS, asking my assistance in planning a 96th Pa. marker for...
Ooops - that is Correspondents Memorial Arch. I know they didn't build a monument to the correspondence of the war - but sometimes I think they should. The...
<<I hear anything from Delegate Rick Weldon regarding the pending captal improvements plan, or re-naming of Gathland State Park, >> Tim: What is going on with...
I have the Sears, Preist and Harsh books on the battle and Preist's book on South Mountain. What else would the group recommend? Now, when I'm at Antietam,...
Can anyone recommend a good book on Harpers Ferry? My recent visit there has sparked my interest in the town's history. Chester Hearn has a book called 'Six...
Hi Folks, I wish I knew more about Cavalry operations on the Maryland Campaign ... I'm doing some more map work, translating parts of Carman/Cope for the web...
This may not technically be a proper post but please indulge me..... If the SHAF hike to Elk Ridge is postponed due to weather could someone please post the...
Folks, Has anyone seen a reference to a gap in the South Mountain above Harpers Ferry and below Gettysburg specifically called the "South Mountain Gap"? ...
From Hagerstwon Herald-Mail (March 17, 2004): Volunteers needed to spruce up battlefield BOONSBORO - Volunteers from around the country will team up with Civil...
Dear Richard, Thanks a lot. I think the command would devolve to the next senior commander. What you wrote gives me a hint and I have some books I can and...
Gang, I have oft read the account of the meeting between General Lee and General Hood where the latter had his arrest suspended and returned to command of his...
greetings, listers, I had by email today, and the park website has also posted, the initial schedule for hikes and other events at the Park for Spring 2004....
From today's Hagerstown newspaper... Festival's future appears to be grim The Sharpsburg Heritage Festival, which has attracted thousands of people in...
Hello kindred spirits. I have just found you and am glad I did. As a matter of fact I wish I had found you two years ago, when I was researching my book on...
The following excerpt is from the new book, The Symposium of Justice. It can be found at www.cliffhangernow.com The Civil War of the future, planning to...
I'll be making my first trip to Antietam late next month and was wondering if anyone has any tips for a first time visitor including the good places to eat?...
Awhile back I believed I mentioned about being the Secretary of the 90th Pa Antietam Monument Foundation. We have been raising money to replace the 90th Pa...
My wife, who will not "visit dirt" and I are planning a trip that includes Antietam. Questions; where can we stay in the area and what can she do while I roam...
Greetings to all! I'm hoping the collective wisom here can help me find some information on this dear woman. Mrs. Margaret Shackleford was a widow with 2...
I was looking for some photos of Burnside's Bridge and when I did a search, this web site came up: http://www.burnside-bridge.com, its a punk bank! They even...
From ASSOCIATED PRESS.... "Park Service In Talks To Buy Disputed Lee Statue " Sharpsburg, Md. (AP) - The National Park Service is negotiating to buy a 38-acre...
