The battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862 in a rural area along the Antietam Creek just outside of Sharpsburg, Maryland, remains to this day the bloodiest single day in American military history and proved to be a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. Prior to the start of the battle, President Abraham... Continue Reading →
Guide to Visiting Historic Frederick, Maryland
In western Maryland about an hour's drive from both Washington, D.C. and Baltimore is the charming historic town of Frederick, Maryland. Centered around the Carroll Creek and full of colorful old homes and Civil War history, this walkable downtown is great to visit for all interests. What I found most surprising about Frederick is that... Continue Reading →

