Harpers Ferry Nat'l Historic Park
A visit to this quaint, historic community, at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, is like stepping into the past. Stroll the picturesque streets, visit exhibits, museums, and battlefields.

Harpers Ferry witnessed the first successful application of interchangeable manufacture, the arrival of the first successful American railroad, John Brown's attack on slavery, the largest surrender of Federal troops during the Civil War, and the education of former slaves in one of the earliest integrated schools in the United States.


Antietam National Battlefield
The Bloodiest One Day Battle in American History

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.

Explore the museum exhibits in the visitor center, view the 26-minute introductory film "Antietam Visit" and browse the Museum Store.



Nat'l Museum of Civil War Medicine
The National Museum of Civil War Medicine is the premiere repository of exhibits and artifacts devoted to the technological and procedural advances made in the medical field between 1861-1865. These changes occurred in the midst of tremendous social and economic upheaval. The Museum is committed to effectively weaving the narrative of suffering soldiers, caregivers, their families and the dramatic and innovative developments in medical treatment. The Museum utilizes its collection to heighten public awareness of the modern medical practices that originated on the battlefields and in the hospitals of this once-divided country.

The museum in Frederick includes 7000 square feet of exhibit space spread over two floors, featuring immersion exhibits and interactive displays. Fully accessible.


Brewer's Alley
Brewer's Alley, Frederick's first brewpub, is proud to have made its home in one of the city's earliest and most important structures.

The building was raised in 1769 to accommodate Frederick's first Town Hall and Market House. It served its purpose for more than 100 years and was witness not only to the birth of the city of Frederick, but also the Civil War, including the ransoming of the city by Confederate General Jubal Early. As Frederick grew and prospered into the 20th century, the location functioned as government offices, then an opera house and theatre.

Brewer's Alley continues its efforts to preserve the architecture of this fine building; a vital link to Frederick's past.

Banquet room is on 2nd floor but there is an elevator.

Menu choices are:
Bistro Steak
Chicken Parm
Grilled Salmon



Gettysburg National Military Park
The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory in the summer of 1863 that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Confederacy", it was the war's bloodiest battle with 51,000 casualties. It also provided President Abraham Lincoln with the setting for his most famous address.

"A New Birth of Freedom" Film
"A New Birth of Freedom Film" is shown every 15 minutes in 2 theaters at the Gettysburg Museum and Visitors Center.

The 22 minute feature film offers a dramatic introduction to and overview of the Battle of Gettysburg, incorporating sights, sounds, and emotions of the periods before, during, and after the battle.



Cyclorama Painting Experience
The newly-restored (2008) Cyclorama painting. This colossal oil painting in-the-round-depicts the charge of the Confederate infantry led by General George Pickett, and now includes the re-creation of the skyline, canopy, and three-dimensional diorama that have been missing for over 40 years.

Gettysburg Museum & Visitor's Center
Gettysburg Museum and Visitors Center offers 12 galleries on the Civil War, its causes and consequences. Voice theaters and hands-on interactive exhibits provide high tech experiences that put America's turning point into perspective.