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"a great event and fun for everyone!  One of the best events of the year.  Thank you"  

"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!" 

 2018 Event Information 

Location:
 Emerald Hill  Mansion  
 Historic Westminster City Hall
1838 Emerald Hill Ln, Westminster, MD

Event Description

Downloadable Information sheet:
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Brief Summary of the Event
Each year during the last weekend in June, the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table (PCCWRT) and other historical groups commemorate the tragedy of war that took place on Westminster’s streets and within surrounding Carroll County, MD. The annual event exhibits a great experience for visitors of all ages by providing children’s activities, concerts, military demonstrations, vignette skits, skirmishes between the armies, and presentations by living historians. Traditional artisans, such as blacksmiths and tinsmiths, will be present at the event. There are also guided tours of Westminster detailing the historic landmarks of the city and battle. Authors, local historic societies, and historic artifacts will be featured inside the Emerald Hill house.   
 
The paramount activity will be a memorial service on Saturday June 23rd located at the Corbit’s Charge Monument at 200 Willis St. which recognizes the sacrifice of the Civil War era civilians of Westminster as well as the soldiers of both the Union and Confederate Armies. This memorial service concludes at the graveyard of Westminster’s Ascension Episcopal Church located at 23 N. Court St. with the laying of two 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 155th Anniversary Corbit's Charge Encampment to honor and commemorate the Civil War history in Carroll County, MD.
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2018 Event Schedule

Event Schedule Coming soon!!!

Children's Activities Throughout the day :
Jr. Ranger Program
Activity Booklet
Arts and Crafts
"Joining the Army" 
Enlistment station
Craft activities
Games 

Sutlers: 
John Milleker - Photography - Wet Plates
Leister "The Tin Man" – Tinware
Log Cabin Caner – Rick Barrick
  

Reenactor Information

Reenactor Registration Form:
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The Corbit's Charge reenactor  registration is now open! 

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 “Gilmore Raid.”

Thank you 2017 Event Sponsors!!!

​Hess Music 
Ph. 410-374-5447  
Manchester, MD 21102

​
John Milleker Photography
http://www.johnmilleker.com/​
A Flash Away Photography
Ph.443-536-6728
www.aflashaway.com


The String Doctor  
​Musical Instrument Repair 
Ph. 410-756-4197  
The Caramel Kettle
Ph.  443-280-2810
Town Mall of Westminster, MD
thecaramelkettle.com

The Dixie Hiway Band  
 Ph. 410–756- 4197
​dxehwy@aol.com
New Windsor State Bank
Ph. 410-549-1414
222 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown, MD 21787
www.newwindsorbank.com​

​Law Office of David Ellin
Ph. 410-833-0044
154 Westminster Pike, Reisterstown, MD
www.ellinlaw.com
Lone Star Barbeque
Ph. 443-293-8542
27 E. Main St. (Rear), Westminster, MD
https://www.facebook.com/Lone-Star-Barbeque

​Omega Fire &Life Safety
Ph. 410-751-2220
140  E. Main St, Westminster, MD
​www.omegafls.com​
Taneytown Chamber of Commerce
Ph. 410-756-4234
PO Box 18, Taneytown, MD 21787
​biz@taneytownchamber.org

​Buckingham Auto Repair
Ph. 410-857-1467
203 E. Main St., Westminster, MD
www.buckinghamautorepair.net
Hoffman, Comfort, Offutt,  Scott & Hallstad, LLP
Ph. 410-848-4444
27 N. Court St., Westminster, MD
​carrollcountymarylandlawfirm.com
Hanover Shooter's Supply, LLC
Ph. 717-633-9589
2708 Baltimore Pike, Hanover PA
Tractor Supply Company
Ph. 410-848-2060
​1151 Baltimore Blvd, Westminster, MD
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