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Historical society helped preserve legacy of Antietam
An audit for the Washington County Historical Society, which covered a six-year period, ending Dec. 31, 1943, showed a surplus charge of $2,750 for the gift of the Spong farm to the U.S. Park Service. The Spong farm encompassed the area of Antietam Creek...Tags: Board of Directors, Government, Farms, World War II (1939-1945), National Government
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Hancock corners the market on barge parades
matthew.umstead@herald-mail.com“You do anything for family.” For Yvonne Greene, that meant riding on “Sweet Summer Thyme,” her sister Jackie Flowers’ entry in the Parade of Barges at the 10th annual Barge Bash in Hancock. “I never paint my...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Justice System, Festive Events, Tourism and Leisure, Crime, Law and Justice
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Camp Greentop outdoor education great hands-on experience
janeth@herald-mail.comIt was the opportunity to move her classroom to an outdoor, hands-on setting that prompted North Hagerstown High School teacher Wendy Fraker to seek grants for an overnight learning experience at Catoctin Mountain Park in Thurmont, Md., in the fall. ...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Education
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Western Maryland Rail Trail extension work could start later this year
dona@herald-mail.comA plan to extend the Western Maryland Rail Trail could be approved by the National Park Service by August with construction of a portion of the extension possibly beginning later this year. An environmental assessment of the extension was reviewed by...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Travel
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How Dunker Church was saved
The Washington County Historical Society presented the Antietam National Battlefield Park with two significant gifts. In the 1950s, purchase of the Dunker Church and gifting of the church and the Burnside Bridge were made possible through the work of...
Tags: Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, U.S. Congress, Religion and Belief, American Civil War (1861-1865)
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Teacher collaborates with National Park Foundation for outside classroom
janeth@herald-mail.comIt was the opportunity to move her classroom to an outdoor, hands-on setting that prompted North Hagerstown High School teacher Wendy Fraker to seek grants for an overnight learning experience at Catoctin Mountain Park in Thurmont, Md., in the fall. ...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Schools, Tourism and Leisure, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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Fundraisers for Kahlil scheduled this weekend
Kahlil Butler, 12-year-old grandson of River City barber Donna Himes, is a leukemia patient at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., where he is currently receiving chemotherapy. Cards may be sent to him at Kahlil Butler, Children&...Tags: Wars and Interventions, American Red Cross, Leukemia, Religion and Belief, Washington, DC
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Religion: Vacation Bible Schools - June 9
Broadfording Church of the Brethren Fellowship, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 11, through Friday, June 15. Theme: Camp Turned Around. Ages 4 through sixth grade. Call 301-791-5432. Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church, Bunker Hill, W.Va., 6 to 8:30 p.m....Tags: Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Separation of Church and State, Baptist, Trips and Vacations
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Religion - Vacation Bible School
Calvary United Methodist Church, Martinsburg, W.Va., 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 24; 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 25, through Wednesday, June 27; 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28. Theme: Operation Overboard — Dare To Go Deep with God! For all ages....Tags: Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Schools, Middletown, Preschools
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Plans outlined to mark 150th anniversary of the Maryland Campaign
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comEvents commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Maryland Campaign of the American Civil War, including the battles of Antietam and South Mountain, were outlined Tuesday morning at a news conference held at Antietam National Battlefield. “The...Tags: Abraham Lincoln, Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Wars and Interventions, Elections
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Local national parks see increase in visitors, study shows
davem@herald-mail.comIn what a local tourism official said is an example of the importance of tourism to the local economy, the number of paid visitors at Antietam National Battlefield increased by 14,991 in 2010, and visitors spent more than $19 million, according to the...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Travel
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Washington County told to stop work on emergency communications tower
heather.keels@herald-mail.comFederal officials have ordered Washington County to stop construction on an emergency communications tower near Maryland Heights due to unresolved concerns about how it could tarnish the views in the historic Harpers Ferry, W.Va. area. The county began...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Human Interest, Sociology, Electrical Appliance, Arts and Culture
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