June 24th, 2020 by jacobrohrbach
According to Antietam veteran and historian Ezra Carman, confusion ‘reigned supreme’ among the Confederates after they were dislodged from the Sunken Road, with several desperate attempts to turn the flanks of Union Generals French and Richardson and save Lee’s center. In the midst of the confusion came James Longstreet’s hastily prepared counter-attack that bent back […]
June 24th, 2020 by jacobrohrbach
On Wednesday, July 8 Antietam Battlefield Guide Sharon Murray will discuss “The Long Gray Line of ’54”. During recent research Sharon discover some fascinating stories of the the West Point Class of 1854. During her presentation Sharon will discuss seven members of the West Point Class of 1854 who fought at Antietam or were involved […]
June 17th, 2020 by jacobrohrbach
Jim Rosebrock is the former Chief of the Antietam Battlefield Guides. Jim currently serves as a volunteer and tour guide at the Antietam National Battlefield. Jim is a retired army officer and currently works for the Department of Justice. He is currently conducting research for a book that will tell the story of the […]
May 17th, 2020 by jacobrohrbach
The Dunker Church is one of the most iconic structures of the American Civil War. Few people know much, if anything, about its fascinating back story, the role it played within the community of Sharpsburg, and its importance during and after the Battle of Antietam. On Wednesday, June 24, Alann Schimdt will discuss the subject […]
May 17th, 2020 by jacobrohrbach
This is Darin Wipperman’s second consecutive summer presenting at the Civil War Lecture Series. On Wednesday, June 17 Darin will discussion is entitled, “Immortal Respect: Col. Henry Post and the 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters in the Antietam Campaign”. Post’s men had to meet an extremely difficult target shooting test before joining the command. The unit’s eight […]
May 17th, 2020 by jacobrohrbach
On Wednesday, June 10th, Antietam Battlefield Guide and renowned author, Brad Gottfried will present his Summer Lecture Series talk – “Lee Invades the North: A Comparison of 1862 & 1863”. Robert E. Lee’s invaded Northern soil twice during the Civil War. He was turned back both times, but the invasion left a lasting impact on […]
May 17th, 2020 by jacobrohrbach
On Sunday, July 5th, Gordon Dammann will present our first Summer Lecture Series talk “The Wounding of Oliver Wendall Holmes, Jr.”. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. was a Captain in the 20th Mass Regiment and was wounded in the West Woods fight at Antietam on September 17, 1862. This was one of three wounds he suffered […]
May 6th, 2020 by jacobrohrbach
As we prepare to reopen we are faced with a number of challenges and unknowns. Our number one concern is for the health and safety of all our guests, customers and staff. We have always prided ourselves on the cleanliness of the guest rooms, common areas and store. That attention to detail and awareness will […]
May 6th, 2020 by jacobrohrbach
Nothing is better than fresh Strawberries – and May is National Strawberry Month! We love them so much we even have a patch, or three, at the Inn and try to serve them every chance we get. This super easy recipe makes the best jam you have ever eaten. […]
May 6th, 2020 by jacobrohrbach
With so many things to do in and around Sharpsburg, it can be hard to fit everything into three days. To make your trip-planning a bit easier, we’ve put together the perfect Sharpsburg itinerary that’ll make you want to extend your stay. You’ll definitely want to make this an annual trip! Day 1 in Sharpsburg […]
April 23rd, 2020 by jacobrohrbach
The one farm house on the Antietam Battlefield that looks the same as it did on September 17, 1862 is the Sherrick House. When you stand in front of the house and hold up the historic photograph taken of the farmstead, it’s as if you traveled back in time. The photo captures the Sherrick Farmstead; […]
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. […]