# Event Details - **Event Name**: Summer Lecture Series: "Frederick: the Crossroads of the Civil War" - John Schildt - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 25 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: We’ll be wrapping up the Summer Lecture Series on August 25 with local historian, John Schildt presenting "Frederick: the Crossroads of the Civil War". Just south of the Mason-Dixon Line, Frederick, Maryland, was poised at the crossroads of the Civil War. Here, Confederate troops passed west to the Battles of Antietam and South Monocacy, while Union troops marched north to Gettysburg and south to raid the resources of the Shenandoah Valley. Both heroes and villains were made in the spired city, such as Dame Barbara Fritchie, who is said to defied General Jackson; General Jubal Early, who threatened to put the town to the torch; and the local doctors and nurses who cared for thousands of wounded soldiers. Join local historian John Schildt as he recounts the fascinating history of Frederick in the Civil War. Reverend John Schildt graduated from Shepherd College, Wesley Theological Seminary and has studied at Western Maryland College, Gettysburg Seminary and West Virginia University. John’s first book, September Echoes, published in 1960, was the first on Antietam since Francis Palfrey in 1887. This led to an appointment to the Maryland Centennial Committee. He wrote the account of the battle for the Official Centennial Program and was the guest speaker for the 125h anniversary. John has been a lecturer and guide for several Civil War organizations, Round Tables, and many other groups. John led his first tour of Antietam in 1958. Since then, 2,000 additional tours have followed. John has written over thirty-five books relating the various aspects of the Maryland Campaign of 1862 and local history. This list includes Drums along the Antietam, Roads to Antietam, Four Days in October, Islands of Mercy, and Roads to Gettysburg. He and his wife and daughter live in Sharpsburg. Come join leading historians and scholars as they discuss intriguing topics about their latest works and research on the Maryland Campaign and the Civil War during our Civil War Summer Lecture Series. See the complete 2025 schedule. These indoors programs are held in McKinley Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 209W Main Street with a small parking area off the alley. More parking is available on Main and Hall Streets. These lectures free and open to the public. Each week we hold a drawing in which the proceeds support the Save Historic Antietam Foundation. Be sure to check our Facebook page for updates and changes to the schedule. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sharpsburg/summer-lecture-series-frederick-the-crossroads-of-the-civil-war-john-schildt/200028488933725 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 38 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Sharpsburg - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: St. Paul's Episcopal Church - **lat**: 39.45763 - **long**: -77.75243 - **full address**: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 209 West Main St.,Sharpsburg, Maryland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Summer Lecture Series: "Frederick: the Crossroads of the Civil War" - John Schildt - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e4ce296915ab3c2ae6d36b921612696d675468c50a1e6d123fb7acfc27a8b5a1-rimg-w1024-h512-dcaca291-gmir?v=1755661346 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Summer Lecture Series: "Frederick: the Crossroads of the Civil War" - John Schildt being held? - **A:** Summer Lecture Series: "Frederick: the Crossroads of the Civil War" - John Schildt takes place on Mon, 25 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 25 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 209 West Main St.,Sharpsburg, Maryland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Summer Lecture Series: "Frederick: the Crossroads of the Civil War" - John Schildt? - **A:** Summer Lecture Series: "Frederick: the Crossroads of the Civil War" - John Schildt is organized by Antietam Institute. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Summer Lecture Series: "Frederick: the Crossroads of the Civil War" - John Schildt is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sharpsburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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