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    Civil War History

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    State funded archaeological project aims to map Civil War troop movements through Burkittsville-area historical sites
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    State funded archaeological project aims to map Civil War troop movements through Burkittsville-area historical sites

    • Oct 19, 2019
    • 1

    An eerie electronic whine carried over the fields around the Hamilton Willard Shafer Farm in Jefferson on Saturday afternoon as a man operating a metal detector swept over the rows of corn stalk stumps, looking for remnants of a battle that happened more than 150 years ago.

    +9
    State funded archaeological project aims to map Civil War troop movements through Burkittsville-area historical sites
    News

    State funded archaeological project aims to map Civil War troop movements through Burkittsville-area historical sites

    • By Jeremy Arias jarias@newspost.com
    • Oct 19, 2019
    • 1

    An eerie electronic whine carried over the fields around the Hamilton Willard Shafer Farm in Jefferson on Saturday afternoon as a man operating a metal detector swept over the rows of corn stalk stumps, looking for remnants of a battle that happened more than 150 years ago.

    +3
    Living History weekend brings Civil War era to life
    Civil War History

    Living History weekend brings Civil War era to life

    • By CJ Fairfield cjfairfield@newspost.com
    • Aug 10, 2019
    • 0

    Monocacy National Battlefield held it’s annual Living History weekend beginning Saturday, showing visitors what life was like, through sight and sound, during the Civil War.

    +2
    Guns, glory and God: Rocky Springs Chapel highlights oft-forgotten role of faith in the Civil War
    Civil War History

    Guns, glory and God: Rocky Springs Chapel highlights oft-forgotten role of faith in the Civil War

    • By Nancy Lavin nlavin@newspost.com
    • Jun 8, 2018
    • 2

    From the bloody battles of South Mountain and Monocacy to the churches turned makeshift hospitals, the roots of the Civil War run deep through Frederick County.

    +3
    Mozart meets Civil War battle hymns in Frederick Symphony Orchestra concert
    Music

    Mozart meets Civil War battle hymns in Frederick Symphony Orchestra concert

    • By Nancy Lavin nlavin@newspost.com
    • Feb 11, 2018
    • 0

    More than half a century and an entire ocean separated the classical compositions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the rabble-rousing battle songs of the American Civil War.

    Local residents contest Taney, Johnson bust removal in court
    Civil War History

    Local residents contest Taney, Johnson bust removal in court

    • By Nancy Lavin nlavin@newspost.com
    • Updated Dec 5, 2016
    • 59

    Three local residents are questioning a city Historic Preservation Commission approval to remove a bust of Roger Brooke Taney from outside Frederick City Hall.

    +3
    Taking down Taney: Process for removing controversial bust clears final hurdle
    Civil War History

    Taking down Taney: Process for removing controversial bust clears final hurdle

    • By Nancy Lavin, nlavin@newspost.com
    • Oct 13, 2016
    • 35

    Whether hate speech or history, the controversial Roger Brooke Taney bust will no longer stand guard outside Frederick City Hall.

    One step left before decision on Frederick's Taney bust
    Civil War History

    One step left before decision on Frederick's Taney bust

    • By Nancy Lavin nlavin@newspost.com
    • Sep 22, 2016
    • 17

    A controversial proposal to remove a bust of Roger Brooke Taney from outside Frederick City Hall remains one vote away from a final decision.

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    City takes next steps toward removing Taney bust — with Johnson, too
    Civil War History

    City takes next steps toward removing Taney bust — with Johnson, too

    • By Nancy Lavin nlavin@newspost.com
    • Jul 25, 2016
    • 24

    The push to remove a bust of Roger Brooke Taney from outside Frederick City Hall is advancing after considerable delays.

    Legacy limbo: Taney memorials in three cities targeted for removal
    Civil War History

    Legacy limbo: Taney memorials in three cities targeted for removal

    • By Nancy Lavin nlavin@newspost.com
    • Feb 13, 2016
    • 38

    A year ago, the name Roger Brooke Taney may not have conjured up much more than vague memories from high school history class.

    Civil War History

    National Park Service awards grant to South Mountain Battlefield

    • By Brandi Bottalico bbottalico@newspost.com
    • Feb 11, 2016
    • 0

    The National Park Service awarded $139,505 to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to purchase 5.24 acres of the South Mountain State Battlefield, according to a Thursday news release from the agency.

    Civil War History

    Despite looming Confederate plate recall, flag enthusiast remains dedicated

    • By Brittany Britto Capital News Service
    • Nov 14, 2015
    • 2

    ELDERSBURG — Flag day meant a special celebration for Jay Barringer as a child. His parents would humor him as he decorated his front lawn with flags for all of his neighbors in Bahama, North Carolina, to see.

    Municipal

    City Notes: What's next for Taney bust in Frederick

    • By Nancy Lavin nlavin@newspost.com
    • Oct 18, 2015
    • 12

    City officials emphasized Thursday that their unanimous decision in support of moving the Roger Brooke Taney bust from outside City Hall is just a resolution.

    Editorials

    Civil War museum logo hits the mark

    • Jan 17, 2020
    • 14

    The National Museum of Civil War Medicine, one of the real treasures of our historic district in downtown Frederick, introduced its new logo this week, and it is a gem.

    +9
    State funded archaeological project aims to map Civil War troop movements through Burkittsville-area historical sites
    News

    State funded archaeological project aims to map Civil War troop movements through Burkittsville-area historical sites

    • By Jeremy Arias jarias@newspost.com
    • Oct 19, 2019
    • 1

    An eerie electronic whine carried over the fields around the Hamilton Willard Shafer Farm in Jefferson on Saturday afternoon as a man operating a metal detector swept over the rows of corn stalk stumps, looking for remnants of a battle that happened more than 150 years ago.

    +3
    Living History weekend brings Civil War era to life
    Civil War History

    Living History weekend brings Civil War era to life

    • By CJ Fairfield cjfairfield@newspost.com
    • Aug 10, 2019
    • 0

    Monocacy National Battlefield held it’s annual Living History weekend beginning Saturday, showing visitors what life was like, through sight and sound, during the Civil War.

    +2
    Guns, glory and God: Rocky Springs Chapel highlights oft-forgotten role of faith in the Civil War
    Civil War History

    Guns, glory and God: Rocky Springs Chapel highlights oft-forgotten role of faith in the Civil War

    • By Nancy Lavin nlavin@newspost.com
    • Jun 8, 2018
    • 2

    From the bloody battles of South Mountain and Monocacy to the churches turned makeshift hospitals, the roots of the Civil War run deep through Frederick County.

    +3
    Mozart meets Civil War battle hymns in Frederick Symphony Orchestra concert
    Music

    Mozart meets Civil War battle hymns in Frederick Symphony Orchestra concert

    • By Nancy Lavin nlavin@newspost.com
    • Feb 11, 2018
    • 0

    More than half a century and an entire ocean separated the classical compositions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the rabble-rousing battle songs of the American Civil War.

    Local residents contest Taney, Johnson bust removal in court
    Civil War History

    Local residents contest Taney, Johnson bust removal in court

    • By Nancy Lavin nlavin@newspost.com
    • Updated Dec 5, 2016
    • 59

    Three local residents are questioning a city Historic Preservation Commission approval to remove a bust of Roger Brooke Taney from outside Frederick City Hall.

    +3
    Taking down Taney: Process for removing controversial bust clears final hurdle
    Civil War History

    Taking down Taney: Process for removing controversial bust clears final hurdle

    • By Nancy Lavin, nlavin@newspost.com
    • Oct 13, 2016
    • 35

    Whether hate speech or history, the controversial Roger Brooke Taney bust will no longer stand guard outside Frederick City Hall.

    One step left before decision on Frederick's Taney bust
    Civil War History

    One step left before decision on Frederick's Taney bust

    • By Nancy Lavin nlavin@newspost.com
    • Sep 22, 2016
    • 17

    A controversial proposal to remove a bust of Roger Brooke Taney from outside Frederick City Hall remains one vote away from a final decision.

    +2
    City takes next steps toward removing Taney bust — with Johnson, too
    Civil War History

    City takes next steps toward removing Taney bust — with Johnson, too

    • By Nancy Lavin nlavin@newspost.com
    • Jul 25, 2016
    • 24

    The push to remove a bust of Roger Brooke Taney from outside Frederick City Hall is advancing after considerable delays.

    Legacy limbo: Taney memorials in three cities targeted for removal
    Civil War History

    Legacy limbo: Taney memorials in three cities targeted for removal

    • By Nancy Lavin nlavin@newspost.com
    • Feb 13, 2016
    • 38

    A year ago, the name Roger Brooke Taney may not have conjured up much more than vague memories from high school history class.

    Civil War History

    National Park Service awards grant to South Mountain Battlefield

    • By Brandi Bottalico bbottalico@newspost.com
    • Feb 11, 2016
    • 0

    The National Park Service awarded $139,505 to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to purchase 5.24 acres of the South Mountain State Battlefield, according to a Thursday news release from the agency.

    Civil War History

    Despite looming Confederate plate recall, flag enthusiast remains dedicated

    • By Brittany Britto Capital News Service
    • Nov 14, 2015
    • 2

    ELDERSBURG — Flag day meant a special celebration for Jay Barringer as a child. His parents would humor him as he decorated his front lawn with flags for all of his neighbors in Bahama, North Carolina, to see.

    Frederick aldermen take step toward moving Taney statue
    Civil War History

    Frederick aldermen take step toward moving Taney statue

    • By Nancy Lavin nlavin@newspost.com
    • Oct 15, 2015
    • 103

    After nearly two decades of discussion about Frederick’s Roger Brooke Taney statue, words turned into action Thursday…

    +2
    A tale of two Taneys: State House statue not facing same debate as Frederick bust
    Civil War History

    A tale of two Taneys: State House statue not facing same debate as Frederick bust

    • By Nancy Lavin nlavin@newspost.com
    • Oct 14, 2015
    • 11

    Heightened debate surrounding a local statue of Roger Brooke Taney will climax Thursday night as elected officials ar…

    Beyond Dred Scott: The life and legacy of Roger Brooke Taney
    Civil War History

    Beyond Dred Scott: The life and legacy of Roger Brooke Taney

    • By Nancy Lavin nlavin@newspost.com
    • Sep 27, 2015
    • 43

    "They had no rights which the man was bound to respect"

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