All, I have been unable to come up with any numbers to check Sid's in his game. Those seem low compared to the 2 Sept. numbers I've seen in John Owen Allen's...
Hi All. I am working on updating the Civil War room exhibits at the Washington County Historical Society. They have a few weapons in their exhibit which...
On Saturday, Ranger John Hoptak hand-delivered my copy of the new book " Antietam Farmsteads: A Guide To The Battlefield Landscape".  It is written by...
In case you're planning a trip to Antietam over next few weeks, NPS has announced these road closures for resurfacing: From Sept 23-Oct 1, Mumma Lane will be...
Anyone: I am reading Tim Reese's "Sealed With Their Lives," the action at Crampton's Gap. I'm a little confused regarding the position of the 96th PA. Reese ...
Remember when I said, some months ago, that there needed to be more communication between people in the Civil War community. . . . ? :) I only just NOW (three...
Some additional notes from September 17th's hikes: 1) While at Burnside's Bridge, we discussed how difficult it was to walk across the creek. Ranger Brian...
Does anyone happen to have contact information for Mr. Petruzzi? I'm very much interested in talking to him regarding a criticism he had of my edition of...
At 8 AM on September 17th, I arrived at Antietam. To kick off the full-day hike, we began in the VC's auditorium at 9 AM. A great PowerPoint slide show...
This is my followup note #3 from the anniversary hikes..... John Hoptak gave us a bio about Captain John E. Penn of 42nd VA who commanded Jones's brigade. Penn...
This is my followup note #2 from the anniversary hikes..... John Hoptak gave us a great bio about John R. Jones, His supposed wounding at Antietam was followed...
This is my followup note #1 from the anniversary hikes..... During our hike in following the 9th NY of Rodman's Division, the rangers noted that it now appears...
To honor the 148th Anniversary of the Battle of Shepherdstown, SBPA has scheduled a Battlefield Tour including a wading of the Potomac River. The tour is set,...
Friday, Sept 17, 2010 A special program, Morning in the Cornfield, will meet at tour stop 4, The Cornfield. This program starts at 7 a.m. and will last an...
I recently read about another Potomac River fording which sounded interesting given the fun many have had at the two that SHAF and SBPA have conducted. Here is...
To commemorate the 148th Anniversary of the Battle of Shepherdstown,the Shepherdstown Battlefield Preservation Association Inc. (SBPA) has scheduled a...
NPS has announced the following road closures during paving of tour roads: Burnside Bridge Road Monday August 23. Burnside Bridge Road, Rodman Ave. and Branch...
Hello Folks: I was looking at a HABS (Historical Architecture and Building Survey [I think]) report of Antietam and it mentions a set of initials carved in the...
Folks, On a wargaming board, one guy recently purchased a model of the Church and saw that the model had clapboard siding on the church. I know the church was...
Ok folks...before you get out the tar and feathers.... The first point I am making here is that no amount of public activism is substitute for good planning,...
Harpers Ferry needs your help. http://bullrunnings.wordpress.com/2010/08/03/key-harpers-ferry-battlefield-l and-threatened/ Harry [Non-text portions of this...
Hi Everyone, I wanted to publicly thank Tom, Dennis Frye, Harry and all the others who put together such a great and instructive tour. It was the first ACW...
SHAF Sponsored Tour of Phase I of the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862 On Saturday, July 31, 2010, the Save Historic Antietam Foundation (SHAF) will...
From Hagerstown Herald-Mail (July 28, 2010): 60-ACRE PROPERTY NEAR BATTLEFIELD APPROVED FOR EASEMENT A 60-acre property near Antietam National Battlefield...
Has anyone ever identified which Confederate battery lost the limber in the foreground of the famous Alexander Gardner photo taken on September 19, 1862 with...
Interview with the editor of "The Maryland Campaign of September, 1862, Vol.!" http://bullrunnings.wordpress.com/2010/07/15/interview-dr-thomas-clemens-the ...
From Hagerstown Herald-Mail: When Lindsay Miles and Corey Wolfensberger told their pastor they wanted to get married at Antietam National Battlefield, he took...
