Red Hats Hit Hagerstown
06/11/2008
Red Hats, Lavender Hats, and even the guys – Hard Hats – will enjoy this tour. Visit Hagerstown, MD, the Cross Roads of the Civil War, and learn about it from unique perspectives of special interest to ladies. Visit our museums, home tours, shop, eat, and then go out for an evening at the theater. A perfect outing for the girls, and the men who love them!
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- Visit the Prime Outles for shopping galore
- Visit our historical site of the Antietam National Battlefield
- Maryland Theare for art lovers
- Visit the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
- Dinner theatre for great entertainment
Tour Dates:
Number of Days: 2
DAY 1:
Arrive in Hagerstown, MD at Prime Outlets for shopping. Discount coupons provided.
The bus then departs for the Rural Heritage Museum. There you can see an authentic hearth cooking and/or doll making demonstrations. Lunch can be served on site by the museum staff, or bring a box lunch of your choice.
On to Sharpsburg, MD, home of Antietam National Battlefield, site of “The Bloodiest One Day Battle in American History” in which 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The battle led to Abraham Lincoln’s issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. An authorized battlefield guide, provided by Antietam Guide Service, will provide an “Angels of the Battlefield” tour with wonderful details about Clara Barton and recount the birth of triage.
Experience a flare of our rich German Heritage with dinner at the Schmankerl Stube Bavarian Restaurant. Authentically clad staff will serve up Bavarian cuisine in an Old World atmosphere.
After dinner step across the street to the Maryland Theatre, our Grand Lady of the Performing Arts. Take in a play or a ballet, or another one of the special shows being offered. The Maryland Symphony Orchestra can be enjoyed at this grand theatre on concert nights.
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DAY 2:
Begin the day at the Miller House & Gardens, an early 19th century brick townhouse with period furnishings. It is the headquarters of the Washington County Historical Society. In addition to C&O Canal and Civil War, their collections include local pottery, dolls & toys, quilts and country store items.
Next visit is to City Park, and the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. Their collection ranges from works of the Old Masters to 20th century paintings, sculpture and decorative arts – there’s even a Picasso!
Also in City Park is the Jonathan Hager House, home of Hagerstown’s founder, Jonathan Hager. The home is maintained with authentic pieces of the 1740’s frontier era.
Lunch on own own or as a group in our Arts & Entertainment District. Choose
from many of our fine eateries: Duffy’s on Potomac, The Gourmet Goat, Leila’s
Kitchen, Durango’s, The Plum, Durango’s. All are within one block walking
distance of our Public Square.
Next stop is Boonsboro, MD for a stop at Turn The Page Bookstore. In July 1995 a pre-Civil War townhouse became the new home of the bookstore. This bookstore is owned by New York Times Bestselling author Nora Roberts. They offer personalized service, good coffee and a wide selection of books, many of which are autographed.
Dinner at the Washington County Playhouse, or at the Academy Theatre, Banquet & Conference Center – home of the Potomac Playmakers. Both offer great food and fabulous entertainment.
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