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War came to Frederick in 1861 – a four year nightmare ensued. Join us for our latest First Saturday walking tour in Downtown Frederick.

Faces of the Wounded puts a human face on Civil War casualties. The tour tells the incredible story of several wounded soldiers treated in Frederick.

Experience history come to life at the Pry House during a special living history event with the 87th Pennsylvania Infantry

Come to the Pry House and hear Antietam Battlefield Guides discuss the Army brigades of the 1862 Maryland Campaign and the Battle of Antietam

Director of Education John Lustrea will discuss Dr. Brian Jordan’s research on Civil War era soldiers and veterans.

John Lustrea will talk with Lorien Foote about the attempts of Union and Confederates to conduct “civilized warfare” and how that definition changed.

NPS Ranger Steve T. Phan will talk about Camp Nelson and the role it played in the African American struggle for freedom.

John Lustrea will talk with author Angela Elder about her upcoming book on Confederate widows and the Confederacy

John Lustrea will talk with author Sarah Purcell about her upcoming book on the influence of public funerals in the Civil War

The U.S. Signal Corps was founded in the Civil War. Learn how it developed and how it is still in use in today’s Army.