A monument was erected to the 11th Mississippi on private land, just south of the Cornfield. This regiment was part of Hood's Division and they were engaged a...
Nice job by Stephen Recker in his talk given at Gettysburg last month! I saw it on PCN and DVR'd it. He subbed for Ted Alexander and exhibited his usual wit...
NPS Announcement: As part of the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam, a remembrance ceremony will take place at Antetiam National...
Would anyone in the group have a copy of the photo of Douglas, dressed in his Major's uniform, standing next to a young lady, that you would be willing to...
Teej - Capt. William Morris, commanding the 37th North Carolina Troops, Branch's brigade, Light Division, writes home on September 23, 1862:  “…we went to...
Friends: In my study of all things Hagerstown in the 19th Century military, I become more and more fascinated by Douglas...CS vet, founder of Hagerstown's...
Folks, Was wondering if anyone has any information or can point me towards information on what and how much Federal clothing and equipment Hill's men were...
OK everyone, here is the poem. It really speaks for itself, and all I can say is that every time I read it I hope that I have done enough to fulfill the last...
Tom: The 49th NY letters came today, thank you once again. I dove right into them. Lt Colonel Alberger clearly was a well educated man, and had great ...
Tom, Thanks, There is no deadline. The young lady who claimed to be a soldier corresponded with Pauline Cushman (according to Cushman's 1865 biography). It is...
Hello All, Thanks for the helpful replies! Some scatter shot responses - I have some familiarity with the Maryland Campaign, having read several accounts of...
Hello All, I plan to visit Antietam and South Mountain - first time - and have a few questions. Will one day dedicated to South Mountain and one day dedicated...
Seems to me I remember being told that the 12-lb Mountain Howitzer back in the West Woods was used in the battle by Confederates and that it is the only tube...
My sincere thanks is due to followers of this site as my book about cavalry during the Maryland Campaign is about to be printed ("Boots and Saddles: Cavalry...
What is the best cite for where Toombs was (which railroad station and where?) and where Lee was (City park?) on September 13th in Hagerstown. Thanks....
Two weeks ago, I headed for Antietam for some hiking and to join in on the Ranger-led hike of French’s Division. In the early morning, I headed for...
Does anyone know of unpublished sources, particularly soldiers' letters, about the participation of the 102nd New York at Antietam? As you can see, my...
An update on my g-g-uncle (my great grandmother’s brother), MW at Antietam on 9/17/1862. http://bullrunnings.wordpress.com/2012/04/18/chasing-relatives/ ...
I'm well aware that there was one report written for the entire Philadelphia Brigade, but am wondering if Colonel DeWitt C. Baxter of the 72nd PA might have...
http://bluesportaal.com/interface/frkup.php Your coupon discount. Coupon code: 107376836 Discount: 10% 4/7/2012 4:30:26 AM [Non-text portions of this message...
SHAF announcement.... Save Historic Antietam Foundation Inc. (SHAF) is proud to announce the recipient of its first Dr. Joseph L. Harsh Memorial Scholarship....
Had to share – its’ a spoof on Gettysburg myths – Enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jto_wZVZaP0 Regards, Tom B. [Non-text portions of this message...
Do any of our members know of Confederate (or Union) batteries that fired 24 lb. rounds during the Maryland Campaign? I know the Federals had 20 lb. batteries...
Antietam's full schedule of events for 2012 is now online: http://www.nps.gov/anti/planyourvisit/2012-annual-schedule.htm Tom Shay [Non-text portions of this...
Was informed that the grave belonging to Lieutenant Colonel John L. Stetson, who was killed at Antietam, has been recently vandalized. It is at Plattsburgh's...
