“Gutbusters”: The Evolution of Civil War Ambulances – Dana Shoaf
Reproduction Rucker ambulance at the Pry House In 1861, the U.S. Army had no standard ambulance and no efficient way [...]
Longstreet’s March to Hagerstown and Back, Sept. 11-14, 1862 – Dr. Alex Rossino
James Longstreet A mere footnote in most histories of the Maryland Campaign, the march of Maj. Gen. James Longstreet's diminished [...]
Dixon S. Miles Reconsidered – Sharon Murray
Col. Dixon S. Miles Col. Dixon S. Miles was a career soldier in charge of the United States garrison at [...]
“At the Forefront of the Armies: The Role of the Cavalry During the Maryland Campaign” – Dr. Brad Gottfried
Confederate Army crossing Potomac River The cavalry of both armies played important, but largely overlooked roles during all phases of [...]
The Army of the Potomac: After Pickett’s Charge – George Franks
The Army of the Potomac and its leadership have been criticized for their performance following “Pickett’s Charge” at Gettysburg. During [...]
“Never Such a Campaign”: The Battle of Second Manassas, Aug. 28-30, 1862 – Kevin Pawlak and Dan Welch
The Second Manassas campaign was a pivotal moment for both sides in 1862. Yet, it has largely remained obscured and [...]
“Medicine between 1865-1914; War is still Hell!” – Dr. Gordon Dammann
During the years 1861-1865, medical care improved greatly with the use of triage, new surgical techniques and hospital design, nursing [...]
The Empire State at Antietam – Jim Rosebrock
New York State Monument at Antietam (NPS) Our 2024 summer lecture series kicks off on June 3rd with Jim Rosebrock, [...]
Fried Apples
Servings: 6-8 Fried apples, as they are called in N.E. Pennsylvania where we grew up, aren't really fried at all. [...]
2024 Civil War Lecture Series
We are excited to begin our ninth year hosting the Civil War Lecture Series. As much as we love hosting [...]
New Boonsboro Restaurants
Over the last several years we have lost three long time guest favorite restaurants in Boonsboro due to a number [...]
2023 Lecture Series and SHAF Donation
This year proved to be one of our best seasons yet. Thirteen weeks were packed full of excellent speakers and [...]