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Historical weapons
Among weapons in the display are authenticated artifacts from Little Big Horn and a Sharps carbine similar to those taken during John Brown’s raid in Harpers Ferry, Va., in 1859. Exhibit concludes Friday, June 29. Allison-Antrim Museum, 365 S. Ridge Ave., Greencastle, Pa. Free; donation requested. Call 717-597-9325 or go www.greencastlemuseum.org.
Treasures from the attic
“Potpourri — Treasures from the Attic” includes a naval uniform from the Spanish-American War, a 1866 ball gown, 1834 hatbox, a quilt, Native American pieces and ancient Egyptian oil and salt lamps. Exhibit concludes Saturday, June 30. Miller House Museum, 135 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. $5; $3, seniors and students; ages 14 and younger admitted free. Call 301-797-8782 or go to www.washcomdhistoricalsociety.org.
Art in the Hallway
Artwork by Sue Parker is on display and for sale through the gift shop. Exhibit continues through June in the hallway near the information desk at Meritus Medical Center, 11116 Medical Campus Road, east of Hagerstown. A portion of the proceeds benefits Meritus Medical Center. Call 301-790-8144 or email barbara.resh@meritushealth.com.
Pastels
Artist Laurie McKelvie’s artwork. Concludes Saturday, June 30. Grove Library, 101 Ragged Edge Road, Chambersburg, Pa. Call 717-264-9663.
‘Masterpieces Remastered’
Ceramic works inspired by masterpieces from the paintings of Vermeer to the sculptures of Degas. Exhibit concludes Saturday, June 30. The Potters’ Guild of Frederick, Cultural Arts Center, 15 W. Patrick St., downtown Frederick, Md. Call 301-662-4190.
Blues Fest artist
Artwork by 2012 Blues Fest poster artist Kate Fortin is on display. Exhibit continues through Tuesday, July 3. Washington County Arts Council, 14 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. Call 301-791-3132 or go to www.washingtoncountyarts.com.
Mixed-media abstracts
Paintings by Brent Jones are on display. Exhibit continues through Wednesday, July 11. Frederick Community College’s Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery, Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Md. Free. Call 301-846-2513 or email wpoindexter@frederick.edu.
Watercolor paintings
“Jeff Barnhart: Paintings from Here and There” is on display. Exhibit continues through Friday, July 13. The Council for the Arts, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, Pa. Call 717-264-6883.
American Decorative Arts
This exhibition shows objects from the museum’s collection of American decorative arts. Continues through Saturday, July 28. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, City Park, Hagerstown. Free. Go to www.wcmfa.org.
Valley of the Shadow
Original works of art, artifacts and archival materials, detailing the story of Washington County and the Battle of Antietam. Exhibit continues through July 2012. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, City Park, Hagerstown. Free. Call 301-739-5727 or email drastelli@wcmfa.org.
Oil paintings
Cindy Haden Baker’s oil paintings are on display. Exhibit continues through Saturday, Sept. 8. The Blue Parrot Bistro, 35 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg, Pa. Call 717-264-6883.
Summer art shows
Art will be displayed in conjunction with Wind Down Friday concerts. If it rains the art show will not be held. 6 to 9 p.m. most Fridays through Sept. 28. Bridge of Life, 14 S. Potomac St., downtown Hagerstown. Email lbarnhart@myactv.net or go to www.bridgeoflife.org.
Valley Art Association
All-membership exhibit and all-membership annual miniature art exhibit. Continues through Sunday, July 29. Mansion House Art Center, City Park, Hagerstown. Call 301-797-6813 or go to www.valleyartassoc.com.
The Newcomer House
The historic structure at Antietam National Battlefield has interpretive displays including On The Home Front and In The Heat of Battle. Open through October. Antietam National Battlefield, Md. 34 one-half east of Sharpsburg. Go to www.newcomerhouse.com.
Civil War trains
An authentic scale model Civil War railroad display in 3-D terrain demonstrating rail travel during the Civil War. Continues through Sunday, Dec. 30. Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., downtown Hagerstown. Admission, $5 to $7. Go to www.discoverystation.org.
Star-Spangled War of 1812
Five 200-year-old artifacts, parts of the permanent collection of the Washington County Historical Society, will be displayed until 2014. Miller House Museum, 135 W. Washington St., downtown Hagerstown. Call 301-797-8782. $5; $3, seniors and students; free for children 14 and younger. Go to www.washcohistoricalsociety.org.
Children’s museum
Museum features an exhibition on Japanese culture, a dinosaur exhibit, a NASA exhibit and a 12-foot-long model of the Titanic. Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. Admission costs $5 to $7; free for ages 3 and younger. Call 301-790-0076.