This unique plaque at Antietam National Cemetery commemorates four soldiers from the Irish Brigade, whose partial remains were discovered near the Sunken Road in 1988 and reinterred here in 1989. They attacked the Confederate position on Sept. 17, 1862.

Two of the most esteemed experts on the Battle of Antietam - Tom Clemens (left) and Scott Hartwig - were among the featured speakers Saturday at the Antietam Institute’s Spring Symposium in Hagerstown, MD. Packed house!

A great first day at the Antietam Institute’s Spring Symposium featured a tour of the Battle of Shepherdstown with guide extraordinaire Kevin Pawlak. Looking forward to Day 2 on Saturday.

DON’T MISS THIS ONE! Author Steve Cowie joins co-hosts John and Tom on the latest episode of the “Antietam and Beyond” podcast. Steve spent 15 years researching his brilliant book, “When Hell Came to Sharpsburg.” Give it a listen at antietambeyond.transistor.fm

Antietam battlefield guide and Institute member Steve Stotelmyer gave a talk on Sunday about his new book, “From Frederick to Sharpsburg,” at Antietam Creek Vineyards. It’s about the 1862 Maryland campaign BEFORE Antietam. Tremendous research. And good wine!

These folks Civil War Trails do such outstanding work (plus, they sponsor the “Antietam and Beyond” podcast!) Huzzah!

Told you it was COMING SOON! 😉

COMING SOON! The next episode of the “Antietam and Beyond” podcast will feature Steven Cowie, author of the amazing and deeply-researched “When Hell Came to Sharpsburg,” about the civilian experience. Coming within a day or two.

Evening at Antietam - the Philadelphia Brigade monument in the West Woods

It’s less than 2 weeks until the (sold out) Antietam Institute Spring Symposium: “After Antietam: The Final Acts.” Speakers will include award-winning author Scott Hartwig (pictured), the legendary Tom Clemens, and Dr. James Broomall of Shepherd University.

For two historians who have started a podcast dedicated to the Battle of Antietam, the battle is a bottomless well of historical treasures. heraldmailmedia.com/story/lifestyl…

Today is national Medal of Honor Day, honoring all such recipients in U.S. history. There were 28 Medals of Honor awarded for the 1862 Maryland campaign, including Antietam. Learn about them here at “Antietam on the Web.” Huzzah! antietam.aotw.org/moh.php?citati…

View of historic Harpers Ferry, WV from Maryland Heights! Disappointed that today’s hike to the top with the Antietam ambassadors was postponed because of rain, but this is what it looks like from the heights on a good, clear day. Incredible sight!

The Antietam Institute has an impressive group of speakers lined up for this summer’s Speaker Series - all are contributors to the upcoming book, “Commanders of Antietam.” All talks are open to the public. Check out the preview. antietaminstitute.org/commanders-of-…

The Antietam Institute is offering a series of members-only summer hikes on Wednesday evenings, from July 3-August 28, covering all aspects of the battle. Yet another perk of membership! Join us!!! antietaminstitute.org/experience-ant…

It’s the first-ever St Patrick’s Day edition of the “Antietam and Beyond” podcast!!! Special guest is the amazing Irish historian, Damian Shiels, talking about the Irish Brigade, the Sunken Road, Thomas Meagher and all things Irish 🍀 antietambeyond.transistor.fm/episodes/histo…

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!! 🍀

Hey, if you've ever wondering about the Battle of #Antietam , I'm teaching a course in the Johns Hopkins University Odyssey program next month: events.jhu.edu/form/odysseyhi…

'Seconds appeared to be hours and it appeared to me that any movement on our part … would be a relief from the suspense, the awful agony of waiting to be shot.'

-- William Brand, 66th Ohio #antietam

Congrats to Scott Hartwig, whose epic book on Antietam is a deserving finalist for the American Battlefield Trust Book Prize!! Scott was one of the early guests on the “Antietam and Beyond” podcast. All episodes available at: antietambeyond.transistor.fm