Tag Archives: Frederick Maryland

Prelude to A Star: Promotion in Frederick City

Posted on June 29, 2013 by

Conclusion of a series. The city of Frederick, Maryland  greeted George Custer for the second time in less than a year. Custer had passed through the previous September during the Antietam Campaign while serving as an aide-de-camp to the commander … Continue reading →

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Snow Covered Yet Not Forgotten

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

During the recent Christmas holiday I had the chance to stop by Antietam National Battlefield on the way to visit family. I have been to Antietam numerous times, but never have I had the chance to see it snow-covered. The … Continue reading →

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