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Annual Scholarship with the GTMC
In support of the Institute’s mission, we are extremely proud to announce the establishment of an annual scholarship to provide financial assistance to a worthy Shepherd University student majoring in American history. This scholarship is to encourage and inspire future study of one of the most important military campaigns of the American Civil War.To…
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Shepherd University Student selected to attend Fall Conference
A huge thanks goes out to Institute members Jack and Kathy Richer, who are not able to attend this year’s Fall Conference but donated funds to pay for a deserving Shepherd University student to attend. The Institute worked with the university’s George Tyler Moore Center to select one of their outstanding students, Jillian Black.…
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American Battlefield Trust donation for restoration of Antietam
The Antietam Institute donated $2,500 to the American Battlefield Trust (ABT) specifically targeting removal of the non-period structures on the Katie Poffenberger farm on the Antietam battlefield.
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The Antietam Institute acquires Jacob Duryee’s manuscript
The Antietam Institute has purchased a set of documents written more than a century ago by Jacob Duryee who led the 2nd Maryland Regiment at the battle, including a 53-page account of his unit’s attempt to take the Burnside Bridge. “One of our members noticed that these were available the day before they went…
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Philanthropic Goals for 2022
The Antietam Institute Board of Directors approved its 2022 operating budget in February, including decisions for philanthropic donations. These donations will support the goals and objectives of the organization as found in our by-laws. The recipients for 2022 are: The Burkittsville Preservation Association – The Antietam Institute presented a one-time $2,500 donation on February 26…