On the summit of South Mountain, a spur of the Blue Ridge chain, stands the rugged stone tower known as The Washington Monument, the first monument dedicated to the memory of George Washington. Washington Monument State Park offers an accessible picnic area, playground and museum.
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Washington Monument State Park
Historical Sites, Museums, National & State Parks, Historical Sites, Museums, National & State Parks
Hiking, Scenic Drives and Trails
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Historical Sites, Museums, Historical Sites, Museums
Tripadvisor’s #1 attraction in Hagerstown, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts has offered free admission for 90 years and its eight galleries are filled with a diverse collection of paintings, sculpture, and decorative art. Set in beautiful, historic City Park, the museum has a rich permanent collection with strengths in American art (including iconic […]
South Mountain State Park
Historical Sites, National & State Parks, Historical Sites, National & State Parks
Hiking, Scenic Drives and Trails
Located on the Ridge of South Mountain, the South Mountain State Park extends the length of the mountain from Pen-Mar to Weverton. Battle of South Mountain occurred on September 14, 1862. The Appalachian Trail (AT) is a 2178-mile long footpath that runs from Maine to Georgia. The Appalachian Trail in Maryland runs approximately 41 miles […]
Pry House Field Hospital Museum
Historical Sites, Museums, Historical Sites, Museums
This Museum is dedicated to telling the medical story of the Civil War- a story of care and healing, courage and devotion amidst the death and destruction of America’s bloodiest war. This Museum also focuses on the medical changes that came from Antietam and South Mountain and how today they still shape modern day emergency […]
Miller House and Gardens
Historical Homes, Historical Sites, Museums, Historical Homes, Historical Sites, Museums
The property was acquired in 1823 and today its exhibits include several bedrooms with furnishings from the 1850’s – 1870’s, papers and historic items of the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. The Miller House Library contains many early documents and church records of Washington County.
Mansion House Museum
Historical Homes, Historical Sites, Museums, Historical Homes, Historical Sites, Museums
Situated in one of the most beautiful city parks in America is a Georgian-style mansion house built by John Heyser in 1846. The massive house with its large, inviting wrap-around porch is built of native limestone and bricks.
Kennedy Farm (John Brown’s Headquarters)
Historical Sites, Historical Sites
Kennedy Farm, Maryland a national historic landmark, used during the summer of 1859 by John Brown and his Provisional Army of the United States. From this house in 1859, John Brown, the storied abolitionist, seized the Federal Armory at Harpers Ferry, just across the Potomac River. Recently restored, this log house is on the National […]
Hagerstown, MD
Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites, Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites
Hagerstown Roundhouse
Historical Sites, Museums, Historical Sites, Museums
Preserves and restores railway equipment, including steam and diesel locomotives, passenger cars, freight cars, and other rolling stock. The public is invited every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 pm to enjoy the exhibits, which include pictures, lights, lanterns, bells, whistles and other railroading items. The museum also boasts a complete gift shop, library/research room, […]
Greenbrier State Park
Historical Sites, National & State Parks, Historical Sites, National & State Parks
Camping, Canoeing, Hiking, Scenic Drives and Trails
The 42-acre man-made lake and beach draw many visitors who enjoy swimming, canoeing, hiking, picnicking, fishing and hunting. Picnic tables, grills, playgrounds and four lakefront rental gazebos are available in the day use area. The Park offers campsites conveniently located near bathhouses with hot showers.
Boonsboro, MD
Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites, Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites
Gathland State Park and War Correspondents
Historical Sites, Museums, Historical Sites, Museums
Hiking
Gathland State Park was once the mountain home of George Alfred Townsend, a Civil War journalist. It is the site of a unique collection of buildings and structures that he designed and constructed, some of which have been restored.