News & Events
Come to a Haunted History & Folklore Presentation – Oct 28th
Join us on October 28th at 6:30 pm at the Boonsboro Library for a Spooky night of local Haunted History and Folklore.
Listen: John Schildt 60 Years as a Battlefield Guide
On May 27th, the Boonsboro Historical Society hosted Rev. John Schildt as its monthly speaker on his experiences over 60 years as an Antietam Battlefield guide.
Bowman House Open – FREE Historical Tour and Demonstration
Mark your calendar! The Bowman House is open April through October on the 4th Sunday of each month between 2pm and 4:30pm.
Explore Overlooked Civil War History: The Battle Of Falling Waters
Come and hear about 1863 Battle of Falling Waters, an event that was overlooked and unknown for years, until George Franks starting researching it. The battle happened two miles south of Williamsport and is the site of the last Confederate defenses of their Potomac...
Bob O’Connor, Speaker on August 22nd
Author and historian Bob O’Connor will speak at the Boonsboro Free Library on “Boonsboro Environs”, featuring…
Passing of “Boonsboro’s Historian”
The Boonsboro Historical Society and its volunteers would like to express our sadness at the passing of our dear friend and colleague Douglas Garns Bast yesterday. His family was deeply rooted in the history of our town and Doug’s knowledge of local history and the...