Calendar of Events

Through Sept. 19, Washington, DC, Exhibit commemorating Civil War Sesquicentennial
“Discovering the Civil War,” Lawrence F. O’Brian Gallery of the National Archives. Largest ever display of Archives collection of letters, diaries, photographs, maps and more. Followed by Part II Nov. 19-April 17. Information: www.archives.gov.

Sept. 17-19, Antietam National Battlefield, MD
Grand opening of Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area Welcome & Exhibit Center at Newcomer Farm on the battlefield. 11AM-4PM each day. For
information: 301-791-3246, 302-432-5124.

Sept. 24-26, Seminar/Tour, Chambersburg, PA
Weekend devoted to Lee’s life and career with Ed Bearss, Richard Sommers & Matt Penrod; includes bus tour, “In the Footsteps of Lee and His Lieutenants.” Information:
717-264-7101; www.chambersburgcivilwarseminars.org.

Oct. 1-3, Civil War Medicine Conference, Towson, MD
18th Annual Conference on Civil War Medicine, Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel, Towson. historians, authors & medical professionals will discuss a variety of topics. Information: 301-695-1864,
www.civilwarmed.org.

Oct. 1-3, Civil War Photo Seminar, Gettysburg, PA
10th Annual “The Image of War” seminar. Photo tours of major battlefield area, wetplate
demonstration, 3D show. Information: 301-834- 7042 or jkon@civilwarphotography.org.
Oct. 2, John Brown’s Raid Tour, Harpers Ferry, WV Tour guide and FCCWRT Board member Jack Sheriff leads a 3-hour driving & walking tour of John
Brown’s raid from Kennedy Farm to Harpers Ferry, Optional dinner follows at the Bavarian Inn.  Information: 301-371-4148, jbsheriff1@comcast.net.

Oct. 2, Mosby Symposium, Winchester, VA 
Symposium & Benefit “A Day with Colonel Mosby” from 10AM-4PM at Winchester-Frederick County Conservation Club to benefit the 3rd Arkansas.  Speakers include Eric Buckland & Dave Goetz.  Period music, food, book signings. Admission $18  over age 12. Further information: 540-664-7820,
Kimberly@tunerashby184.com.

Oct. 2, Civil War Letters, Blue Ridge Summit, PA
“Civil War Letters by Campfire,” Rolando Woods Lions’ Club Park, Blue Ridge Summit, 7:30PM. Historical accounts of local civilians and soldiers.
Information: www.emmitsburg.net/montereypass.