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One of the great human interest stories is that of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr… wounded at Antietam in the West Woods, ultimately to recover and [...]
September 28, 2012
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What more iconic image of the American Civil War is there than the Burnside Bridge at Antietam? The structure itself – nestled in a bucolic [...]
September 26, 2012
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It was on this date of September 22, 1862 that Lincoln issued publically a preliminary proclamation of emancipation of slaves in states in [...]
September 22, 2012
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Today marks 150years since the Battle of Shepherdstown. Located on the Potomac River in (then) Virginia, it is approximately three miles from the [...]
September 19, 2012
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Today is 150 years since “the day after.” It was a day with scenes that were a shocking experience to even the most hardened veterans. The [...]
September 18, 2012
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The focus of this “Enfilading Lines” blog is ultimately upon the Battle of Antietam that occurred 150 years ago today – September 17, 1862. [...]
September 17, 2012
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Today was the opening session for the long weekend commemoration of the 150th anniversary of America’s Bloodiest Day. Already quite a number of [...]
September 14, 2012
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September 14, 1862 … including Doubleday journal entries and anecdotes … Again I’ve run out of time in this busiest season of my life to [...]
September 14, 2012
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Dennis Frye Lecture in Hagerstown We here in the Washington County area these days prior to the 150th Anniversary of Antietam and the Maryland [...]
September 11, 2012
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September 10, 1862 – Lee leaves Frederick When speaking with guests at Antietam, I attempt to bring a balanced view toward the interpretation [...]
September 10, 2012
Enfilading Lines 