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    Oct 14, 2011 |Column| Herald Mail

  1. Theme of hope present in upcoming Civil War exhibit

    By Rebecca Massie Lane Special to The Herald-Mail With 23,110 casualties, the Battle of Antietam remains a day of great loss for America and it stimulated a chain of events leading to the Emancipation Proclamation and the Battle of Gettysburg. The...

    Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Technology, Museums, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Fine Arts

    2. Dec 22, 2011 |Story| Herald Mail

  2. Columnist unearths 'Strange and Obscure Stories of the Civil War'

    Tim Rowland is not trying to break new ground in Civil War scholarship.
    alnotarianni@aol.com
    Tim Rowland is not trying to break new ground in Civil War scholarship. He does not aspire to excavate artifacts or even to discover wholly untold tales. What he does promise from his recently published book, "Strange and Obscure Stories of the Civil...

    Tags: Periodicals, Unrest, Conflicts and War, David Livingstone, Abraham Lincoln, Journalism

    3. Jan 3, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  3. Letters to the Editor - Jan. 3

    Plan for countywide MLK Day of Service To the editor: Volunteer Washington County (VWC), a newly formed nonprofit committed to inspiring, supporting and celebrating volunteerism in Washington County, is partnering with many organizations, businesses...

    Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Martin Luther King Jr., U.S. Navy, Veterans Day, Wars and Interventions

    4. Jul 19, 2011 |Story| Herald Mail

  4. War between the states resulted in creation of West Virginia

    As it did in other areas across the United States, the Civil War brought battles, gruesome tales and acts of destruction to what is now the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, but back then was part of Virginia.
    As it did in other areas across the United States, the Civil War brought battles, gruesome tales and acts of destruction to what is now the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, but back then was part of Virginia. For West Virginia, the conflict was to...

    Tags: Unions, Constitutional Issues, Politics, Companies and Corporations, Health

    5. Mar 18, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  5. Become a Civil War smarty: Here are 28 Tri-State sites to help you brush up on your history

    History can be more than just pages in a textbook.
    crystal.schelle@herald-mail.com
    History can be more than just pages in a textbook. As a way to commemorate the Civil War's 150th anniversary, specifically the Maryland Campaign of 1862, we have put together this map to make learning about history fun. After taking suggestions from...

    Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Christianity, Museums, Maryland General Assembly, Michael Kelly

    6. Oct 25, 2011 |Column| Herald Mail

  6. Historical Society worked early on to preserve two Washington County landmarks

    Founded in 1911, the Washington County Historical Society was guided by the steady hands of its first president, Harvey S. Bomberger, until his health began to fail in 1936.   During those 25 years, the organization worked diligently to save Fort...

    Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), George Washington, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Religion and Belief, Washington Monument

    7. Oct 26, 2011 |Story| Herald Mail

  7. Local man will dress as city symbol in annual Mummers Parade

    <em><strong>Editor's Note:</strong> Alsatia Club representatives and Hagerstown officials are scheduled to meet Saturday morning to decide whether the Mummers Parade will be held in the evening despite a forecasted snowstorm.</em>
    marieg@herald-mail.com
    Editor's Note: Alsatia Club representatives and Hagerstown officials are scheduled to meet Saturday morning to decide whether the Mummers Parade will be held in the evening despite a forecasted snowstorm. Although the weather has a will of its own and...

    Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Pittsburgh, NBC (tv network), Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Arts and Culture

    8. Nov 7, 2011 |Story| AP Member Choice Limited

  8. Historic Harpers Ferry hotel sits atop a town divided

    On a cliff overlooking spectacular views of two joining rivers, a boarded-up and crumbling hotel in Harpers Ferry, W.Va., could offer an opportunity for the small West Virginia community to promote its historic heritage while giving the local economy a much-needed lift.
    Associated Press
    On a cliff overlooking spectacular views of two joining rivers, a boarded-up and crumbling hotel in Harpers Ferry, W.Va., could offer an opportunity for the small West Virginia community to promote its historic heritage while giving the local economy a...

    Tags: Mike Miller, Personal Service, Gardens and Parks, Mark Twain, Washington, DC

    9. Nov 29, 2011 |Story| Herald Mail

  9. Found animals - Nov. 29

    The following animals recently were found and taken to the Humane Society of Washington County. If you think your pet is among those listed, you may visit the Humane Society of Washington County at 13011 Maugansville Road. These animals may be made...
    10. Jul 19, 2011 |Story| Herald Mail

  10. Monuments mark Confederate historic sites in Jefferson County

    Motorists driving by might assume they are some kind of highway department markers.
    richardb@herald-mail.com
    Motorists driving by might assume they are some kind of highway department markers. Those small numbered white obelisks emblazoned with Confederate flags mark spots, or near spots, where incidents, skirmishes or significant battles took place in...

    Tags: Veterans Affairs, Kentucky, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Arts and Culture, Wars and Interventions

    11. Aug 1, 2011 |Story| Herald Mail

  11. Woman found dead in Shenandoah River in apparent suicide

    A woman was found dead in the Shenandoah River near Harpers Ferry, W.Va., Sunday after she apparently committed suicide by jumping from the U.S. 340 bridge over the Shenandoah, Harpers Ferry Police Chief John Brown said.
    A woman was found dead in the Shenandoah River near Harpers Ferry, W.Va., Sunday after she apparently committed suicide by jumping from the U.S. 340 bridge over the Shenandoah, Harpers Ferry Police Chief John Brown said. Police received a call at about 9...

    Tags: Suicide, Human Interest

    12. Aug 11, 2011 |Story| AP Member Choice Complete
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    Tags: North Carolina, Washington (U.S. state), Gardens and Parks, Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War

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