Washington County, MD, Historical Society

09/02/2026

Jean Conte will be in the Kinship Family Heritage Research Center today from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to support your genealogy research! Stop in today for genealogy assistance.

If you have any questions, call the WCHS Offices at (301) 797-8782 for more information.

09/01/2026

👻 On Wednesday, September 16, Mark P. Brugh will join us at the Miller House for a presentation and book signing for his newly released Ghosts of Antietam. 👻

Ghosts of Antietam, published by Haunted America/The History Press, released in 2026. Brugh's book explores the convergence of history and the supernatural at Antietam Battlefield, site of the bloodiest single-day battle of the Civil War. Join us to hear Mark's presentation from 6:00-7:00 PM, followed by questions and a book signing opportunity!

This event is free for WCHS Members and $5.00 for General Admission tickets. To register, call (301) 797-8782 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghosts-of-antietam-presentation-book-signing-tickets-1998916514103.

08/31/2026

Spirits & Spirits 2026 will take place this year on Sunday, October 18, at the historic Springfield Farm in Williamsport! We hope you join us for this annual fundraiser for the Washington County Historical Society.

For tickets to this event filled with history, mystery, live theatre, and October themed cocktails, call the WCHS at (301) 797-8782 or visit our Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spirits-spirits-2026-at-springfield-manor-tickets-1997594584175.

We are excited to bring this annual fundraiser to Springfield Farm thanks to Town of Williamsport MD! And we love this historical photograph of Springfield Manor taken in 1949 (PH5865 in the WCHS Collection).

08/31/2026

Many thanks to the Visit Hagerstown/Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) for being one of our 2026 Bus Tour sponsors!

The CVB is dedicated to promoting Hagerstown and Washington County by increasing tourism and visitation to the county. The CVB provides marketing and promotion of attractions, events, accommodations, and visitor services throughout the county, aimed at supporting economic development. They have been vital supporters of the WCHS for past events and programs, and we deeply appreciate their support for our 2026 Bus Tour.

To learn more about the CVB, visit their website or call 301-791-3246. We deeply appreciate their support in making our bus tour possible!

For tickets to our 2026 Bus Tour, please call the WCHS Offices at (301) 797-8782 or visit our Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historic-architecture-of-washington-county-bus-tour-tickets-1997154557042.

08/28/2026

Many thanks to Gruber-Latimer Restoration, a sponsor of our 2026 Historic Architecture of Washington County Bus Tour! Our bus tour is generously sponsored by Gruber-Latimer Restoration, making our program possible.

Gruber-Latimer Restoration is dedicated to preserving the architectural heritage of our communities through expert masonry restoration and historic preservation. For more than five decades, Gruber-Latimer has partnered with property owners, institutions, and public agencies to protect and revitalize historic brick and stone structures, ensuring their stories, craftsmanship, and cultural significance endure for future generations. Find out more about Gruber-Latimer Restoration by calling (301) 223-8848 or visiting their website at https://www.gruberlatimer.com/.

Thank you, Gruber-Latimer Restoration, for making our 2026 bus tour possible! For tickets and more information regarding the bus tour on Saturday, September 19, call the WCHS at (301) 797-8782 or visit Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historic-architecture-of-washington-county-bus-tour-tickets-1997154557042.

08/27/2026

✨ Summertime at Pen Mar Park, 1916 ✨

Take a look at a group of friends enjoying summertime at Pen Mar Park, photographed on August 20, 1916. We love the summertime vibes in this recent donation to the WCHS Archives. What do you notice about these phoTake a look at a group of friends enjoying summertime at Pen Mar Park, photographed on August 20, 1916. We love the summertime vibes in this recent donation to the WCHS Archives. What do you notice about these photographs?

Did you know that summer officially lasts until Tuesday, September 22? There's still time left to enjoy your favorite summer activities! Let us know what you will be up to in the comments and check out our upcoming events (including our Historic Architecture of Washington County Bus Tour!) on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/43548811623?aff=ebdsshcopyurl.

08/26/2026

👻 Looking for a Summerween activity as summer winds down and fall approaches? Have an interest in local Civil War history? We have the perfect evening for you! Join us on Wednesday, September 16, at 6:00 PM as Mark P. Brugh visits the Miller House for a presentation and book signing for his newly released Ghosts of Antietam. 👻

This event is free for WCHS Members and $5.00 for General Admission tickets. We hope you join us as Mark Brugh shares stories from Ghosts of Antietam, explores Antietam Battlefield history, and relates the research and writing process of his new book!

To register for tickets, call (301) 797-8782 or visit our Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghosts-of-antietam-presentation-book-signing-tickets-1998916514103.

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

Spirits & Spirits returns this year as the Washington County Historical Society's annual fundraiser! This year Spirits & Spirits will be held at Springfield Manor in Williamsport, MD, on an early evening in October as the sun sets. Join us for live historical theatre, delicious spirits, and spirits seeking your help in solving a murder mystery set in 1776! And one of our favorite parts? You'll learn about Washington County history along the way!

For details and to purchase tickets, call the WCHS Offices at (301) 797-8782 or visit Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spirits-spirits-2026-at-springfield-manor-tickets-1997594584175.

08/24/2026

Check out our upcoming events and purchase tickets online through Eventbrite! Follow this link to visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/43548811623?aff=ebdsshcopyurl.

We can't wait to see you at our upcoming events and programs!