The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area (HCWHA) is a historically rich region located in Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties in Maryland. Positioned just below the Mason-Dixon Line, it offers a unique perspective on the Civil War, with its causes, battles, heroes, and villains. Serving as a base camp for exploring the popular Civil War Trails, visitors can delve into the history of iconic sites such as Antietam, Gettysburg, Monocacy, South Mountain, Harpers Ferry, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
As an independent nonprofit organization, HCWHA, certified as part of the Maryland Heritage Areas Program, is dedicated to preserving and promoting the area's historic sites, towns, cultural landscapes, and diverse stories. With a commitment to integrity, inclusivity, and accessibility, HCWHA connects partners, resources, and ideas to engage a vast and diverse audience, ensuring that the past and present are meaningfully experienced and carried into the future.
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