The Life and Times Henry Kyd Douglas – John Schildt
Henry Kyd Douglas was a local young man that had grew up at Ferry Hill. His father twice pastored the [...]
2023 Civil War Lecture Series
We are excited to begin our eighth year of hosting the Civil War Lecture Series. Since we started, we've raised [...]
Little Brick Coffee
We are so happy to let you know that there is now a coffee shop just outside of Sharpsburg, called [...]
Books at the Mercantile
We carry a wide selection of local history and Civil War books. Many of our books are written by local [...]
Steve Cowie – “When Hell Came to Sharpsburg’
On Wednesday, August 24, author Steve Cowie will present his recently published book on the stories of the civilians of [...]
The Farmsteads of Antietam – Jacob Nicodemus Farm
Captain J. Albert Monroe "We were awakened before daylight by the cook, who had brought up a pail of steaming [...]
Breakfast Potatoes
When you’re looking for a simple starchy side dish, breakfast potatoes are your mealtime answer. Red and green bell peppers [...]
2021 Updates at the Inn
If you haven't been able to the inn lately, you're in for a BIG surprise. This past year we completed [...]
2022 Civil War Lecture Series
2022 is the 160th Anniversary of the 1862 Maryland Campaign and the Battle of Antietam. Join us at the Jacob [...]
The Farmsteads of Antietam – Reel Family Farms
Photo of the Samuel Reel barn taken by Alexander Gardner, 1862 The impact of two large armies during the Battle [...]
Antietam Gallery
The Antietam Gallery is owned and operated by Jim Kehoe. For over 30 years Antietam Gallery has been serving Washington [...]
The Farmsteads of Antietam – Jacob Avey Farm
View of the Avey farm from the 9th NY Monument. cir. 1897 We continue the story of the Farmsteads of [...]