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Christian Webb Starts Internship

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Post date August 22, 2021
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The Antietam Institute has awarded an internship to Christian R. Webb of Winchester, Virginia. Christian is a lifelong enthusiast of the American Civil War and currently majoring in U.S. History at Shepherd University. He is looking to expand his experience in digital history and to broaden his research opportunities on the cultural and historical aspect of the 1862 MD Campaign.

Christian will assist the Institute by editing publications and writing articles and press releases. He will also support the institute’s annual Fall Conference and Spring Symposium as chronicler of events and presentations. We are looking forward to working with Christian and welcome him aboard.

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Antietam Journal-Volume 1 has arrived!

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Post date August 19, 2021
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The first edition of the Antietam Journal is hot off the press.

It features scholarly articles by two outstanding young National Park Service rangers. The first titled “Perceptions not Realities” by Dan Vermilya addresses the true condition, strength and readiness of the Army of the Potomac at the onset of the Maryland Campaign. The second by Matthew Borders tells the story of the Loudon Valley Campaign, McClellan’s last military operation following the Battle of Antietam.

There are other great features and columns that you will not want to miss. A Journal subscription is a benefit for Antietam Institute members at the Corporal or higher membership level.

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Philanthropy

SHAF Donation

The Institute provided a donation to Save Historic Antietam Foundation (SHAF) to help cover the cost of a recently-discovered map of Harpers Ferry.

Check presentation: SHAF President Dr. Tom Clemens (left) and Institute President Chris Vincent.

The map was drawn by Melvin Cole, a private in the 115th New York Infantry Regiment, immediately after the action. The map depicts the Battle of Harpers Ferry, prelude to Antietam, as Stonewall Jackson’s Confederate forces surrounded and bombarded the U.S. garrison. This exciting map will add to the understanding of the siege as a rare primary source.

For more information about this map, see the SHAF website.

Education

Antietam Institute Sponsors Shepherd University Intern

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Post date April 7, 2021
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The Antietam Institute is pleased to announce the formation of a unique three-party agreement that will create an Internship for work with the Institute. The Intern, a 3rd or 4th year Shepherd University U.S. history major will begin working with the Institute this August editing publications, writing articles and press releases, and support the Institute’s annual Fall Conference and Spring Symposium as chronicler of events and presentations.

Director of the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War, Dr. James Broomall, stated “This special partnership will not only contribute to the success of the Antietam Institute but will advance the education and growth of one of our brightest students through practical experience and exposure to some of the nation’s leading experts on The Maryland Campaign of 1862”.

Working with the George Tyler Moore Center, and the Shepherd University Foundation, the Antietam Institute will fund 80-hours of scholastic work and study in furtherance of the Institute’s mission of educating the public on the central role of the Maryland Campaign of 1862.

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