Commemoration of 150th Anniversary of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
The Battle of Antietam led directly to Lincoln’s issuance of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation on September 22,1862.Include speakers,youth activities,& programs; including presentations by the 54th Massachusetts Infantry living history group
National Pike Festival & Wagon Train
"Travel the Road that Made the Nation" Wagon trains have been rolling since 1989 as a part of the Maryland segment of the Washington County National Pike Festival. Come see why Washington County played a key role in opening the West to our nation.
That's Entertainment: The Politics of Mirth (a summer museum theatre inter program event)
Josias Bealle invites you to an 18th century barbeque–a day of merriment in celebration of his candidacy for the upcoming election. Come play a game of chance, place a wager, witness feats of strength, and be entertained by song and scene.
Civil War Encampment
Living history encampments, demonstrations, artillery, sutlers, children’s tent area, hands-on activities, manor tours. Sat. & Sun. - 2 p.m. battle. Sun. - 10:30 a.m - church service. Admission - $3 per person each day. Handicapped accessible