See The Sites Explore historic places of the Civil War.
Look and Listen Experience the war visually.
Dig Deeper
Research old newspapers, Civil War soldiers’ records, and letters and diaries from the war.
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Maryland and the Border
in the Civil War
Explore The Civil War…
on the homefronts and battlefields of this border region, where armies fought at places called Antietam and Gettysburg, where divided loyalties split families and communities, and where freedom was given new meaning.
Discover The Story…
Find out what happened in this region during the tumultuous years of the Civil War.
Videos, Maps, Images…
See the people and places of this border region in photographs, maps, and videos. View animated maps of key military battles.
See the Sites…
Discover the historic sites that played a role in the Civil War in this region.
Dig Deeper…
Explore databases of historic newspapers, Civil War soldiers, and letters and diaries from the period.
In the Classroom…
Find classroom activities and links to other educational resources.
Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area
22 S. Market Street, Suite 215Frederick, MD 21701
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