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Quotes from   event  attendees: 
"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

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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

Thank you 2018 Sponsors!

Saturday, June 23rd
9:00 am        Event Opens to the Public
10:00am       Demo: Wet-Plate Photography

11:45am       Parade to Corbit’s Charge Monument
12:00pm       Memorial Service at Corbit’s Charge Monument
200 Willis St., Westminster
12:30pm       Graveside Service – 23 N. Court St., Westminster
 
1:00  pm       Tour: Westminster Historic  Sites
 Leaving from – 23 N. Court St., Westminster
1:00  pm       Demo: Wet-Plate Photography
1:00  pm       Lecture: Pratt St. Riot
 
2:00  pm       Tour: Westminster Cemetery
2:00  pm       Lecture: The Battle of Westminster “Corbit’s Charge”
2:00  pm       Kid’s Activity – Joining the Army
 
3:00  pm       Ladies Sportswear Demonstration
3:00  pm       Demo: Wet-Plate Photography
 
4:00  pm       Artillery Demo/Skirmish  -  Westminster City Park
 
6:00  pm       Concert featuring the Dearest Home Band

​Sunday, June 24th
9:00  am      Event Opens to the Public
 
10:00am      Civil War Church Service with Andy Gelfert
 
11:00am      Carriage Rides begin
11:00am      Demo: Wet-Plate Photography
11:00am      Tour: Westminster Historic Sites
11:00am      Lecture: The Battle of Westminster “Corbit’s Charge”
11:00am    Kid’s Activity: Joining the Army

12:00pm      Tour: Westminster Cemetery
12:00pm      Kid’s Activity: Civil War Artillery
 
1:00  pm      Demo: Wet-Plate Photography
1:00  pm      Lecture: Postcards from Gettysburg
1:00  pm      Tour: Westminster Historic Sites
 
2:00  pm      Carriage tours cease
2:00  pm      Artillery Demo/Skirmish Westminster City Park
 
3:00  pm      Lecture: Antique Sewing
4:00  pm      Event Closes to the Public

Kid's Activities Throughout the day:
Jr. Historian Program
Activity Booklet
"Joining the Army" - Drilling with 3rd MD Inf
“Civil War Artillery” – Drilling with 1st MD Artillery
Enlistment station
Tin activities with the Leisters
Games
 
Attractions inside Emerald Hill building:
Civil War Medical Demonstration – Harry Sonntag
Firearms Display – Ron Kuehne
Uniforms of the Gettysburg Campaign – Jacob Bush
Fashion display – Sherry Hartman
Sewing and craft station – Robin Bush
Historical Society Setup
Author tables
Col. Sharpe (Saturday) – Joel Hummel
Civil War Chaplain (Sunday) – Andy Gelfert
 
Sutlers: 
John Milleker - Photography - Wet Plates
Jeff Leister "The Tin Man" – Tinware
Log Cabin Caner – Rick Barrick

​Law Office of David Ellin
Ph. 410-833-0044
154 Westminster Pike, Reisterstown, MD
www.ellinlaw.com

​Buckingham Auto Repair
Ph. 410-857-1467
203 E. Main St., Westminster, MD
www.buckinghamautorepair.net
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Hoffman, Comfort, Offutt,  Scott & Hallstad, LLP
Ph. 410-848-4444
27 N. Court St., Westminster, MD
​carrollcountymarylandlawfirm.com

​The Caramel Kettle
Ph.  443-280-2810
Town Mall of Westminster, MD
thecaramelkettle.com

John Milleker Photography
http://www.johnmilleker.com/​
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Reenactor Information

The Corbit's Charge reenactor  registration is now open! 

Reenactor Registration Form:

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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.”