February 29th, 2020 by jacobrohrbach
You may have noticed that we’re a little behind in getting the Rohrbach INNsider out this quarter. It’s not because we were on vacation… although we wish we were, it’s because of the renovations being done at the Inn. Each year now during the month of January we choose a project and do some renovations. […]
February 29th, 2020 by jacobrohrbach
We love to do frittatas at the Inn. They are super easy and versatile, yet look really impressive when served. Breakfast, lunch, brunch or even dinner, they make a beautiful and filling meal. While we plan ours and use ingredients based on what is seasonal, they are a great way to ‘clean out the fridge’. […]
February 28th, 2020 by jacobrohrbach
As discussed in early Farmstead blogs, Joseph Chapline had been acquiring hundreds of acres of land along the Potomac River through grants and purchases. After the French and Indian War ended, Chapline was rewarded for his contributions and service. Maryland Governor Horatio Sharpe granted Chapline over 10,000 acres adjacent to his existing estate in 1763. Joseph Chapline was […]
January 19th, 2020 by jacobrohrbach
Wow! This will be our fifth year of hosting the Civil War Lecture Series. Since we started, we’ve raised over $1500 for the Save Historic Antietam Foundation through our summer fundraiser. We have seven new guest speakers presenting and another outstanding slate of lectures scheduled at the Jacob Rohrbach Inn. Come learn from Antietam Battlefield Guides […]
October 29th, 2019 by jacobrohrbach
For those that remember the PBS series “The Civil War” by Ken Burns, the opening scenes begin with this statement: “The Civil War was fought in 10,000 places, from Valverde, New Mexico, and Tullahoma, Tennessee, to St. Albans, Vermont, and Fernandina on the Florida coast. More than 3 million Americans fought in it, and over […]
October 29th, 2019 by jacobrohrbach
The local bakery in town is just as well known as Nutter’s Ice Cream. Burkholder’s Baked Goods has been providing delicious fresh donuts, dinner rolls, fresh cakes and pies, breads, milk, and cheese for almost 25 years now in Sharpsburg. About Burkholder’s Baked Goods Nathan and his wife Ruth Burkholder, started selling baked goods out of […]
October 29th, 2019 by jacobrohrbach
This is the perfect breakfast for when you want something a little special, but don’t have time to make a fuss. It is a twist on traditional french toast, but you make it the night before and just pop it into the oven the next day. With the gooey center and chewy edges it’s […]
August 2nd, 2019 by jacobrohrbach
Guests often want to know what we, the Innkeepers, have for breakfast. Often we are so busy that we skip breakfast (I know, the HORROR!) and have an early lunch. On those rare days that we have a little spare time, or when family comes to visit, we like to whip up some Cheesy Eggs. […]
August 1st, 2019 by jacobrohrbach
September 17, 1862 was the bloodiest day in American history. In twelve hours of horrific combat, soldiers from the North and the South fought the Battle of Antietam that would claim over 23,000 casualties. Some historians believe that the Battle of Antietam was one of the key turning points of the American Civil War. The […]
July 29th, 2019 by jacobrohrbach
After many months of planning, preparing and praying, we are pleased to announce that our store is finally open. The Antietam Mercantile Company will not only be an expansion of the Inn’s gift shop, but we’ll be carrying many of the primitives and home decor items that decorate the Inn. Over the years the […]
July 4th, 2019 by jacobrohrbach
John Schildt hardly needs an introduction. He is well known for his many books relating the various aspects of the Maryland Campaign of 1862 and local history. Reverend Schildt graduated from Shepherd College, Wesley Theological Seminary and has studied at Western Maryland College, Gettysburg Seminary and West Virginia University. Rev. Schildt was introduced to Civil […]
July 4th, 2019 by jacobrohrbach
The discovery of Robert E. Lee’s Special Orders no. 191 outside of Frederick, Maryland on September 13, 1862 is one of the most important and hotly disputed events of the American Civil War. For more than 150 years historians have debated if George McClellan, commander of the Union Army of the Potomac, dawdled upon receiving a copy of […]