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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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Yesterday morning I combined two of my favorite avocations – coaching distance running, and the Antietam Battlefield. I coach the boys and [...]
August 23, 2012
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I’ve met some really nice people lately at Antietam. Last week, a very nice and kind older couple from North Carolina came to the [...]
August 11, 2012
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For the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam weekend, our Battlefield Guides program is going to be working alongside and in conjunction [...]
August 6, 2012
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My friend Steve Recker has announced that his upcoming book Rare Images of Antietam will be out and available before the 150th anniversary of [...]
August 3, 2012