Antietam National Battlefield

Bel Air honors Harford Day students

2013-05-09 13:49:00

The members of the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners honored two Harford Day School students Monday for their dedication to the arts, their studies and the community. Avery Riedel and Klia Trintis, both eighth-graders, received Student Achievement...

Inmates at Jessup, and American chestnuts, on comeback trail

2013-04-14 07:52:00

A dozen inmates at the Patuxent Institution in Jessup have been working for months to help bring back the American chestnut tree, and in the process give themselves a bit of a comeback as well. This week inmates and administrators at the prison handed...

Use offshore oil and gas revenue for conservation

2013-01-08 07:30:00

We wish to recognize the leadership of U.S. Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin on behalf of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. LWCF is the program that ensures Maryland has the resources our parks, forests, and wildlife areas need to provide...

Day trips: Gift ideas, food and Christmas trees

2012-11-19 15:26:37

Washington Downtown Holiday Market You'll find some unusual gifts at this year's Downtown Holiday Market, which features products from over 180 artisans and crafters. Browse through houseware, jewelry, paintings, clothes and crafts from around the...

10 Mid-Atlantic fall hikes offer peak autumn experiences

2012-10-01 20:50:54

The simple act of going for a walk becomes an adventure when the weather turns crisp and Mid-Atlantic trees change color. Check out these area hiking trails to get a breath of fresh air, to commune with nature and to get a glimpse of our region's rich...

Did McClellan get a bad rap? Debate goes on

2012-09-13 15:33:41

The argument over the performance of the Union commander on the nation's bloodiest day is far from settled. Major Gen. George B. McClellan was sacked by President Abraham Lincoln less than two months after the Battle of Antietam. For more than a...

150 years later, preservationists see victory at Antietam

2012-09-13 15:24:00

— The fighting that killed or wounded 21,000 Americans in the rolling hills of Western Maryland was over in about 12 grisly hours. But a century and a half after the bloodiest day in American military history, the struggle to preserve the ground...

Sharpsburg Elementary School fifth-graders honor fallen soldiers

2013-05-24 16:32:00

Sharpsburg Elementary School fifth-grader Kahlin Stydinger said placing American flags on the graves at Antietam National Cemetery was a way to reward the Civil War soldiers buried there because of what they fought for.� “That’s the only...

Washington County Board of Commissioners briefs

2013-05-22 15:46:00

Grant would pay for $800,000 in ADA improvements Washington County is planning to bring its administration building on West Washington Street in Hagerstown into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act regulations. The county Board of...

Ruritan Club to hold yard sale Saturday

2013-05-09 14:17:00

The Maugansville Ruritan Club will hold its annual yard sale Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ruritan Building on Maugans Avenue. � Back Creek Valley Boys to be in concert May 19 The Back Creek Valley Boys will perform a concert Sunday,...

Washington County tourism up 35 percent in 2012

2013-05-08 16:17:00

Tourism in Washington County remains healthy, with annual visitation in 2012 up by about 35 percent at most local tourist attractions, according to a local tourism official. Thomas B. Riford, president and chief executive officer of the Hagerstown-...

Documentary to shed light on annual Antietam illumination

2013-05-06 17:08:00

"Gods and Generals" author Jeff Shaara announced Monday he would match up to $5,000 in contributions to help fund a documentary about the Antietam National Battlefield Memorial Illumination. Former Hagerstown resident Michael Wicklein is producing a...

On April 19, Broadfording Christian Academy students served several nonprofit organizations in Washington County doing a variety of projects. Students enjoyed a good day of service while learning valuable things about the organizations they helped.

2013-05-19 19:50:00

Members of Boy Scout Troop 412 were involved in a service project with the MS Walk at Antietam National Battlefield on April 27. Participating Scouts were, front row, from left, Devonte Johnson, Sean Maguire and Joshua Macias.

2013-05-06 11:39:00

Former Hagerstown resident Michael Wicklein, left, thanks "Gods and Generals" author Jeff Shaara Monday for his support in the making of a documentary about the Antietam National Battlefield Memorial Illumination. A press conference about the project was held Monday at the battlefield in Sharpsburg.

2013-05-06 00:00:00