Maryland Campaign
On September 4, 1862 the lead elements of the Army of Northern Virginia crossed the Potomac River into Maryland as Robert E. Lee sought to move the war into the north after driving George McClellan back from Richmond and defeating John Pope at the 2nd Battle of Manassas. In the three weeks that followed the tactics and aims of the war were changed and the seeds of a new birth of Freedom were sewn.
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Highlights
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On Exhibit at Monocacy National Battlefield
Special Orders 191
In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the 1862 Maryland Campaign, Special Orders 191 (Lee's famous lost orders) returns to Monocacy for display from August 4-October 31, 2012.
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Commanding Union Army of the Potomac
George B. McClellan
After acquiring a copy of Special Orders 191, outlining Lee's plans, McClellan had a splendid opportunity to destroy Lee's army in piecemeal.
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Commanding Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
Robert E. Lee
After successfully driving John Pope back to Washington Lee launched an invasion into Maryland in September, 1862, hoping to move the war into Northern territory.
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From Regiment to President
The Structure and Command of Civil War Armies
It can often be confusing trying to follow the chain of command in the armies of the Civil War. Look no further if you need help sorting out the brigades from the corps and the major generals from the lieutenant colonels.
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National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Pry House
During the Battle of Antietam Phillip Pry's house and farm was used as a field hospital to administer care to wounded soldiers, including Union Gen. Joseph Hooker.
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Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area
Newcomer House
The Newcomer mill complex played a central role in the aftermath of the Battle of Antietam, with wounded occupying many of its buildings, including the house you can visit today. Read More -
C & O Canal National Historical Park
Ferry Hill
Ferry Hill bore witness to the harsh hand of war during the Maryland Campaign, most poignantly when the Battle of Shepherdstown played out directly below the plantation.
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Scapegoat for Union defeat at Bull Run
Fitz John Porter
The career of Fitz John Porter was destroyed in the aftermath of the Union army's defeat at the Second Battle of Manassas.
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