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Event Description

Brief Summary of the Event
Each year during the last full weekend in June, the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table and other historical groups commemorate the tragedy of war that took place on Westminster’s streets and within surrounding Carroll County, MD. This annual event creates an educational experience for visitors of all ages, with military demonstrations, Civil War arms and equipment, military drilling, children's activities and games, and presentations from historians. Guided tours of Westminster detailing historic landmarks and battle sites are featured at the event as well.

The paramount activity is a memorial service on Saturday June 25th held at the Corbit’s Charge Monument (Located at Court Place, by the Historic Courthouse). This service recognizes the sacrifice of the Civil War era civilians of Westminster as well as the soldiers of both the Union and Confederate Armies. This service concludes at the graveyard of Westminster’s Ascension Episcopal Church located at 23 N. Court St. with the laying of wreaths on the graves of 2 Civil War Veterans: 1st Lt. John Murray, Co. E 4th Virginia Cavalry (Confederate, killed during Corbit’s Charge) and Samuel Butler Co. C 32nd Inf. U.S.C.T. (Union).
                                                                       
So, please join the Pipe Creek Civil War Roundtable and fellow historical groups in attendance at the 2022 Corbit's Charge event to honor and commemorate the Civil War history in Carroll County, MD.

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Pictures from Previous Events

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Quotes from previous event attendees

"a great event and fun for everyone!  One of the best events of the year.  Thank you"  
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"a grateful thank you for the invitation to join you  in recognition of the  Anniversary of Corbit's Charge.  It was an exciting event!"

"My husband and I attended events each of the  three days of the  Pipe Creek Civil War Event in June,  and we thought you did a very nice job. We attended the brass band concert on Friday night, the dance on Saturday night, and "Lincoln's" talk on the porch on Sunday.  We  like that the  event was held at the Emerald Hill mansion.  Just wanted to let you know  it was a nice event, say thank you, and we look forward to attending next year!" 

 2022 Event Information 

Date:   June 25, 2022

​Time:  10am-6pm

Location:
Westminster City Hall
1838 Emerald Hill Ln,
​Westminster, MD 21157

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2022 Event Schedule 

The 2022 Corbit's Charge event will also  feature a public screening of the new documentary "The Road to Gettysburg" recently produced by Ryan Degroff.  This excellent documentary discusses Corbit's Charge and the events leading to the Battle of Gettysburg.  The film will be screened at 1pm and  Ryan Degroff will be there to discuss his work.  

Historical Information

A Brief History of
​Corbit's Charge

The quiet afternoon air of June 29, 1863 was suddenly shattered by the sounds of gunfire, the rattle of sabers, and the thunder of horses’ hooves. This battle featured 108 Union troopers from companies C and D of the 1st Delaware Cavalry clashing against the vanguard of 5,000 Confederate Cavalry troopers under command of J.E.B. Stuart. This brisk fight at the Junction of Washington Road and Main Street has been named Corbit’s Charge after Captain Charles Corbit who bravely led the Union troopers. Although the battle was a Confederate victory, this act of “suicidal bravery” on the part of the inexperienced and outnumbered Union troopers helped to impede J.E.B. Stuart’s ability to link up with the Confederate infantry in Pennsylvania. This was a contributing factor in the Union Victory at the battle of Gettysburg, PA.    

After “Corbit’s Charge,” Westminster became a major supply depot for the Union Army’s actions at the battle of Gettysburg. 10,000 Union soldiers were stationed there during the battle, and 7,000 Confederate prisoners were brought to Westminster following the battle of Gettysburg. In addition to the 1863 activity around Westminster, the Civil War also impacted the City of Westminster in 1862 during “Rosser’s Raid” and in 1864 during the “Gilmor Raid.”