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Visit Hagerstown: History, Cultural Trails, Baseball, and Outdoor AdventuresDan Spedden, the President and CEO of Visit Hagerstown, is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. In this episode, we dive into Hagerstown, Maryland's vibrant community and economic revitalization.We'll explore how this charming city, just 70 miles from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, draws visitors with its rich historical significance, outdoor activities, and unique local attractions. Discover the impact of tourism on the local economy, the allure of scenic byways, and the cultural experiences awaiting you, from Maryland crab cakes to artisan pottery trails.DISCUSSION Baseball and Community Development: New stadium development in downtown Hagerstown and the Inaugural season in 2024Economic Impact: Growth in the food and beverage sector, tourism as an economic driver, State and national parks as inexpensive attractionsLocal Attractions and Experiences: Maryland crab cakes, scenic byways, and driving tours.Cultural and Historical Highlights: New stadium logo: "August the Flying Boxcar" and the Downtown cultural trail with art installations and proximity to museums and pubs.Artisan and Themed Trails: Pottery trail featuring local artisans and Theme trails like ice cream for diverse visitor interests.Dining Recommendations: Breakfast at the Red Byrd in Keedysville Country Diner, Cannon Coffee in Downtown Hagerstown, and Antietam Brewery.Prominent Parks and Hiking Sites: The C&O Canal, Antietam National Battlefield, Greenbrier State Park, the Appalachian Trail, Washington Monument State Park, Weaverton Cliffs, Annapolis Rock, and Black Rock.LEARN MORETo learn more about Hagerstown, visit their website at https://visithagerstown.com or on these social sites:FacebookInstagramYouTubeNEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares.KEYWORDS#VisitHagerstown #WashingtonCounty #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastInterview #DestinationMarketingOrganizationMy Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch
Today we go to the national park that preserves the bloodiest day in American History. During the civil war, 23,000 people were killed or wounded in a single day. Now, the area contains the spirits of those who lost their lives. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping. Jack Black: For 10% off your order & FREE Shipping, head to JackBlack.com/NPAD and use code NPAD. Quince: Use our link to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Liquid IV: Use code NPAD at checkout to get 20% off you first order.
Building off their first of the year topic, Pat and Matt got the chance to discuss the most famous soldiers of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the coal miners of the 48 Pennsylvania Infantry! To help flesh out the history of this well known and documented regiment is fellow ranger, John Hoptak.John and Matt go way back, having both previously worked at Antietam National Battlefield and Pat was fortunate to attend several of John's programs while he was there. Throughout the years however the 48th Pennsylvania has been a passion project for John, not only on the battlefields of the National Park Service, but also in his personal research and writing. This is a fantastic discussion that covers all aspects of the regiment and the men that made up its ranks. It also wouldn't be a talk on the 48th Pennsylvania without covering it's most famous digging operation during the Siege of Petersburg and the tragedy that followed their success.The History Things Podcast is brought to you by HistoryNet, publisher of 9 different historical magazines including; the Civil War Times, American History, & Military History! Visit HistoryNet.Com to learn more or follow them on social media by searching for @HistoryNet!
Yeah when that many people lost their lives, you know that bish is gonna be haunted. Also, learn about a ninja star shaped base!
Under a Red Glow Podcast Episode #113 "Antietam, Asteroids and World Cyanotype Day" Show Notes: John and Christine discusses Antietam National Battlefield, Asteroids and World Cyanotype Day. How many photos do you give a client? - https://petapixel.com/how-many-photos-to-give-your-clients-as-a-photographer/ Show Support: Want to help support the show? Starting at $1 get episodes early, without ads and enjoy our supporter only after show! Supporters also get early access to creations such as YouTube videos, darkroom notes and creations and personal projects. Check out our great reward tiers with physical goodies starting at $3 and up. Thank you, your generosity helps us continue to create, demonstrate and share the art and history of photography with the world! Patreon: www.patreon.com/johnmilleker Giftable subscription: https://johnmilleker.com/store/printofthemonth/ Show Links: Website: www.underaredglow.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/underaredglow Patreon: www.patreon.com/johnmilleker YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC1JlSQfaC_aFbB5t62fCn3Q Mailing List: https://us14.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=1acef2a47d235975b1cf211dd&id=732c90f600 Your host and co-host John Milleker Photography Website: www.johnmilleker.com John's Website: www.johnmilleker.com/aboutjohn Christine's Website: www.johnmilleker.com/aboutchristine --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/underaredglow/support
Antietam National Battlefield is the sight of the deadliest day in Civil War history. 23,000 men were killed, wounded, or missing in action. We talked about the legend of Bloody Lane and heard actual paranormal recordings shared by researcher Angela Sounders, author of Ghosts in Sight. From the podcast VetStory, by Phil Briggs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The American Civil War battle at Antietam, Maryland,(called Sharpsburg by the Confederacy) on 17 September 1862, has been called the bloodiest day of that conflict. Confederate General Lee's invasion of the North was repulsed, and when the fighting ended, the course of the Civil War had been greatly altered. This victory by the North moved President Abraham Lincoln to issue The Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all slaves in states then in rebellion against the Union. This 1960 publication is number 31 in the Historical Handbook series put out by the U.S. National Park Service. Print edition contains valuable maps that inform on troop movements. The author was a World War I veteran, a noted Civil War historian, and chief historian for the Gettysburg National Military Park in the 1950s and 1960s. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3daudiobooks0/support
Under a Red Glow Podcast Episode #62, "Having the honor of representing Civil War Photography" Show Notes: John and Christine discusses being in Sharpsburg Maryland at Antietam National Battlefield for their sixth year representing Civil War Photography. Show Support: Want to help support the show? Get episodes early, without ads and enjoy our supporter only after show! Supporters also get early access to creations such as YouTube videos. Check out our great reward tiers ($3 and up). Thank you, your generosity helps us continue to create, demonstrate and share the art and history of photography with the world! Patreon: www.patreon.com/johnmilleker Giftable subscription: https://johnmilleker.com/store/printofthemonth/ Show Links: General Website: www.underaredglow.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/underaredglow Patreon: www.patreon.com/johnmilleker Your host and co-host John Milleker Photography Website: www.johnmilleker.com John's Website: www.johnmilleker.com/aboutjohn Christine's Website: www.johnmilleker.com/aboutchristine --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/underaredglow/support
House and Senate Bills this Week . H.R. 8900 – Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021, and Other Extensions Act (Rep. Lowey – Appropriations) This bill provides a one-week extension of government funding and expiring health care programs to allow for additional negotiations on fiscal year 2021 appropriations and emergency coronavirus relief. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 295 – 125 (Roll no. 152). Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6723-6974) Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 6395 – William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Rep. Smith (WA) – Armed Services) Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 335 – 78, 1 Present (Roll no. 238). Conference Report to accompany H.R. 6395 (National Defense Authorization Act), post-cloture. Yeas and Nays ordered. Passed with a vote of 84–13. This bill authorizes $732 billion in discretionary spending for our national defense, including approximately $69 billion in Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO), to maintain military readiness, bolster national security and technological advancements, support our service members, respond to our current health crisis, make key investments in military infrastructure, and promote accountability and transparency. PASSED 335-78,1 H.R. 3797 – Medical Marijuana Research Act, as amended (Rep. Blumenauer – Energy and Commerce) This bill would facilitate research with marijuana for medical purposes by streamlining the registration process under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) for researchers and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure a supply of marijuana for research purposes. Agreed to by voice vote. H.Res. 549 – Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity (Rep. Demings – Energy and Commerce) Agreed to by voice vote. H.R. 7898 – To amend title XXX of the Public Health Services Act to provide for a technical correction to provide the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Service certain authorities with respect to investigations of information blocking, and for other purposes, as amended (Rep. Burgess – Energy and Commerce) Agreed to by voice vote. H.R. 3361 – RIVER Act (Rep. McKinley – Energy and Commerce) This bill extends through FY2036 authorization and eligibility for the program of hydroelectric production incentives and incentive payments to the owners or operators of hydroelectric facilities at existing dams to make capital improvements directly related to improving efficiency. Agreed to by voice vote. H.R. 5541 – Tribal Power Act, as amended (Rep. O’Halleran – Energy and Commerce) To amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to reauthorize programs to assist consenting Indian Tribes in meeting energy education, planning, and management needs, Agreed to by voice vote. H.R. 1426 – Timely Review of Infrastructure Act (Rep. Olson – Energy and Commerce) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to address insufficient compensation of its personnel without regard to civil service laws Agreed to by voice vote. H.R. 5758 – Ceiling Fan Improvement Act of 2020 (Rep. Guthrie – Energy and Commerce) his bill revises the energy conservation standard for ceiling fans. Agreed to by voice vote. H.R. 1570 – Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2020, as amended (Rep. Payne – Energy and Commerce) This bill waives Medicare coinsurance requirements with respect to colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of the code billed for a resulting diagnosis or procedure. Agreed to by voice vote. S. 906 – Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act (Sen. Feinstein – Natural Resources) Currently, the use of large-scale drift gillnets with a total length of 2.5 kilometers or more is prohibited in the United States. The bill expands the definition of large-scale driftnet fishing to prohibit the use of gillnets with a mesh size of 14 inches or greater. This expanded prohibition does not apply within the U.S. exclusive economic zone for five years. Agreed to by voice vote. H.R. 970 – Robert E. Lee Statue Removal Act, as amended (Rep. Brown – Natural Resources) This bill directs the National Park Service to remove and appropriately dispose of the monument to General Robert E. Lee at the Antietam National Battlefield in Maryland. Agreed to by voice vote. H.R. 1240 – Young Fishermen’s Development Act, as amended (Rep. Young – Natural Resources) This bill directs the National Sea Grant Office in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Young Fishermen’s Development Grant Program to provide training, education, outreach, and technical assistance initiatives for young fishermen. Agreed to by voice vote. H.R. 5040 – AIR Safety Act of 2020, as amended (Rep. Curtis – Natural Resources) This bill directs the Bureau of Land Management to study the effects of drone incursions on the suppression of wildfires concerning lands managed by the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. Agreed to by voice vote. H.R. 5458 – Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary Modification Act (Rep. Neguse – Natural Resources) This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire, by donation, approximately 40 acres of specified nonfederal land for inclusion in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Upon acquisition, Interior shall (1) modify the boundary of the park to include the acquisition, and (2) administer the acquired land as part of the park. Agreed to by voice vote. H.R. 5459 – Rocky Mountain National Park Ownership Correction Act (Rep. Neguse – Natural Resources) This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire, by donation, approximately 40 acres of specified nonfederal land for inclusion in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Upon acquisition, Interior shall (1) modify the boundary of the park to include the acquisition, and (2) administer the acquired land as part of the park. Agreed to by voice vote. H.R. 7098 – Saguaro National Park Boundary Expansion and Study Act of 2020, as amended (Rep. Grijalva – Natural Resources) his bill modifies the boundary of Saguaro National Park in Arizona by adding approximately 1,232 acres to the park, Agreed to by voice vote. H.R. 7489 – Long Bridge Act of 2020, as amended (Rep. Wittman – Natural Resources) This bill authorizes the National Park Service (NPS) to convey to Virginia or the District of Columbia any federal land or interest in federal land under the jurisdiction of the NPS that is identified by Virginia or the District as necessary for the Long Bridge Project, a project to expand commuter and regional passenger rail service and provide bicycle and pedestrian access crossings over the Potomac River. Agreed to by voice vote. Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on motion to discharge S.J.Res.78: providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services (F-35). Not agreed to: 47-49. Support the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Q2PZ6NSMG7X7N&source=url See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Antietam National Battlefield is the sight of the deadliest day in Civil War history. 23,000 men were killed, wounded or missing in action. We talked about the legend of Bloody Lane and heard actual paranormal recordings shared by researcher Angela Sounders, author of Ghosts in Sight.
Antietam National Battlefield is the sight of the deadliest day in Civil War history. 23,000 men were killed, wounded or missing in action. We talked about the legend of Bloody Lane and heard actual paranormal recordings shared by researcher Angela Sounders, author of Ghosts in Sight.
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Not all attractions are designed to delight and thrill. Many of the most impactful places in the United States of America have histories behind them that demand introspection and reverence, and today’s spotlight is certainly one of those. It’s easy in the age of blockbuster films and multiplayer video games to think of the World Wars when one considers the most violent periods in American history. But, in reality, the bloodiest day in American military history occurred 157 years ago today, September 17, 1862 outside Sharpsburg, Maryland, when the Union Army of the Potomac battled the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia near Antietam Creek. The Battle of Antietam resulted in over 22,000 dead, wounded, or missing. While tactically considered a draw, strategically, most historians consider it to be a union victory, but at a tremendous cost. Following the battle, Abraham Lincoln felt he had the political capital to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, which would go a long way toward preventing international recognition of the Confederacy and hastening the end of the American Civil War. Today, the battlefield of Antietam rests within Antietam National Battlefield, administered by the US National Park Service. The 3,230 acre reserve preserves the landscape of the battlefield, and efforts have been made over the years to restore previously developed portions back to their 1860’s state. Within the site, Guests can visit the Visitor Center, which contains exhibits on the battlefield and events of the day, as well as an observation room, theater and museum store. The Visitor Center also features a 26-minute orientation film narrated by the legendary James Earl Jones. Around the battlefield are many resources to better help Guests understand the scope and importance of the battle. The National Park Service has installed Wayside signage at key locations within the complex. These explain the battles that occurred within the grounds and interpret the events for the general public. Predating the NPS waysides are over 300 19th-Century tablets created by the War Department that detail the regiments and actions of the battle. The National Park Service recommends that Guests have a good working knowledge of the battle of Antietam to best use these landmarks to interpret the site. Following the battle, veterans’ organizations and states commemorated the sacrifice of their troops by constructing memorials at the battle site. Today there are 96 distinct monuments, most of them Union in origin. Exploring the grounds further, Guests can also find artillery locations, denoted by decommissioned cannons on the battlefield, mortuary cannons, which indicate the locations where three Union generals and three Confederate generals were killed or mortally wounded, and can see fence placements from the battle. If an aerial view is more your speed, the site also contains an observation tower built in 1896. The battlefield is also home to the Pry House Field Hospital Museum where visitors can learn more about the medical treatments of the day. Insider tip, come with a strong stomach. Guests can also experience the hallowed ground of the Antietam National Cemetery, the final resting place of over 4,000 Union troops, including over 1,800 unknowns. The cemetery is also home to the Private Soldier Monument, originally displayed at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia and then moved to Sharpsburg. This is only the briefest of overviews of this poignant site. A place like this cannot be sufficiently described in the time we have today, so I encourage all of you to visit this site as well as any of the 11 national battlefields, nine National Military Parks, four National Battlefield Parks and the sole remaining National Battlefield Site. A visit to Antietam is certainly an opportunity to reflect and respect the sacrifices made by so many.
With over 22 years of National Park Service experience, Antietam National Battlefield, Superintendent Susan Trail, talks with American Journalist Victoria Gaither about her love for history, love for America's National Parks and becoming Superintendent. ICRadio had a wonderful experience visiting this America treasure and learning the role it played in history. To learn more about Antietam go to https://www.nps.gov/anti/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm
From the start, Chambersburg, a quiet farming community near the Maryland border, was truly the crossroads of destiny. In 1859, John Brown set the stage for conflict when he planned his raid on Harpers Ferry while he was staying in Chambersburg. This raid was the final spark that set off the Civil War. Then, for four long years, Chambersburg residents endured an influx of both Union and Confederate troops, often outnumbering them in their own community. As a staging area for the Union Army, thousands of soldiers prepared for war there. Its geographic proximity to the Confederacy brought such Confederate leaders as Generals JEB Stuart and Robert E. Lee to Chambersburg. All told, more than 150,000 soldiers- blue and gray- trod the streets of Chambersburg and camped in its environs. Ted Alexander, Park Historian at Antietam National Battlefield, is the author of more than a hundred articles and book reviews, and the author or co-author of several books on the Civil War.
From NPS website: 'Ted Alexander is the Historian at Antietam National Battlefield. He is the author, editor and contributor to seven books about Antietam and other aspects of the Civil War. He has also written more than 200 articles and book reviews for publications such as Civil War Times Illustrated, Blue and Gray Magazine, Maryland Historical Magazine and The Washington Times He lectures frequently for organizations such The Civil War Preservation Trust, Johns Hopkins University's Odyssey Program and The Smithsonian Associates.'
From NPS website: 'Ted Alexander is the Historian at Antietam National Battlefield. He is the author, editor and contributor to seven books about Antietam and other aspects of the Civil War. He has also written more than 200 articles and book reviews for publications such as Civil War Times Illustrated, Blue and Gray Magazine, Maryland Historical Magazine and The Washington Times He lectures frequently for organizations such The Civil War Preservation Trust, Johns Hopkins University's Odyssey Program and The Smithsonian Associates.'
From NPS website: 'Ted Alexander is the Historian at Antietam National Battlefield. He is the author, editor and contributor to seven books about Antietam and other aspects of the Civil War. He has also written more than 200 articles and book reviews for publications such as Civil War Times Illustrated, Blue and Gray Magazine, Maryland Historical Magazine and The Washington Times He lectures frequently for organizations such The Civil War Preservation Trust, Johns Hopkins University's Odyssey Program and The Smithsonian Associates.'
Ted Alexander is the Historian at Antietam National Battlefield. He is the author, editor and contributor to seven books about Antietam and other aspects of the Civil War. He has also written more than 200 articles and book reviews for publications such as Civil War Times Illustrated, Blue and Gray Magazine, Maryland Historical Magazine and The Washington Times He lectures frequently for organizations such The Civil War Preservation Trust, Johns Hopkins University's Odyssey Program and The Smithsonian Associates
From NPS website: 'Ted Alexander is the Historian at Antietam National Battlefield. He is the author, editor and contributor to seven books about Antietam and other aspects of the Civil War. He has also written more than 200 articles and book reviews for publications such as Civil War Times Illustrated, Blue and Gray Magazine, Maryland Historical Magazine and The Washington Times He lectures frequently for organizations such The Civil War Preservation Trust, Johns Hopkins University's Odyssey Program and The Smithsonian Associates.'