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Connie Brown has enjoyed history and sites in the Washington, DC, area for more than 20 years. Her writing has appeared in The Waterline, a military newspaper serving Naval District Washington, and in many periodicals.

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A Sacred Trust: Gettysburg Perspectives

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Today, film maker Ken Burns spoke at Gettysburg. He was the guest speaker for "A Sacred Trust: Gettysburg Perspectives," a 3-day lecture...
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145th anniversary of the 'Battle that saved Washington'

If you enjoy exploring historic Civil War battlefields when costumed soldiers make history come alive, a historic anniversary weekend may be one to...
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Murder, mystery and mayhem at Ford's Theatre still draws crowds

Why visit Ford's Theatre during Abraham Lincoln's bicenntenial year? One reason: Facts become vivid as you sit in...
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Monocacy National Battlefield: Site of 'The Battle That Saved Washington'

The Battle of Monocacy, the "Battle That Saved Washington," was an important event in the Civil War when Union troops fought a larger and...
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Flag Day at Fort McHenry: Fly over, fireworks, family fun

What better place to celebrate Flag Day than at Fort McHenry, a landmark in Baltimore, famous for flying "The Star-Spangled Banner" during a...
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3 free admission weekends this summer at historic National Parks

Save money by planning your National Park visit during free admission weekends this summer.Whether you want to learn more about a Civil War...
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D-Day, World War II, the greatest generation remembered

World War II veterans, their families and dignitaries will remember the sacrifices and accomplishments of D-Day on June 6, 2009, for the 65th...
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Artillery firing demo at Monocacy National Battlefield, site of 'Battle that saved Washington'

If you enjoy visiting Civil War battlefields, Monocacy National Battlefield, is a peaceful place to visit. Usually. This weekend will be noisier than...
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June artillery firing demos at Antietam, Harpers Ferry and South Mountain

General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia invaded the North in 1862. Battles in South Mountain, Harpers Ferry and Antietam were fierce and...
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June artillery firing demos at Manassas, Cold Harbor, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County

Weekends in June Civil War artillery demontrations will sound around Virginia. One of the following demonstrations may be located near you. Richmond...
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