The Southern Maryland Civil War Round Table regrets to announce that this year’s field trip to the South Mountain battlefields has been postponed. Refunds to those that have already paid in advance are being issued this week, by our treasurer, Ron Sweeney. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your continued support!
Southern Maryland Civil War Round Table
South Mountain Battlefields Tour
Saturday, May 6, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Tour: Join us for the fifth annual Spring Tour of the Southern Maryland Civil War Round Table. This tour will begin in La Plata (CSM Campus), where participants will board a chartered bus for the trip to the South Mountain battlefields (Fox’s Gap, Turner’s Gap, and Crampton’s Gap).
Fought on September 14, 1862 (prior to the Battle of Antietam), one Confederate division and part of a second, numbering perhaps 10,000 men held off as many as 40,000 Union troops desperately trying to force their way across the South Mountain gaps to relieve the siege of Harper’s Ferry.
Come join this bus and walking tour of the three battles that set the tone for the rest of the Maryland Campaign. This tour will be of interest to the die-hard enthusiast and the novice alike.
The Guide: Brad Gottfried, CSM President and author of eleven Civil War books, including the Maps of Antietam, which chronicles the epic “David and Goliath” Fight will lead the tour. All participants will receive detailed maps to better explain the actions.
Cost: The cost of the trip (bus and lunch) is $55 for members and $65 for nonmembers. Save money through early bird registration (March 8, 2017)– $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers. For additional information, or to register, contact Brad Gottfried at 301- 934- 7625 or bradgottfried@yahoo.com.