Find your adventure in the heart of the Civil War Heritage Area

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The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area is your destination to get to the heart of American history. From our Civil War battlefields to natural history on the Appalachian Trail, craft beverages built from a rich agricultural legacy and handmade local art: find out how our past connects to the vibrant present in the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area.

Travel the Old Main Streets Byway – Shop Main Streets, see the unique history of the region, and take in the scenery for a relaxing day trip. Don’t miss the Carroll County Farm Museum near Westminster and the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the historic home of the first American-born saint. (Image courtesy of Visit Frederick)
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Select your destinations in each of the Heritage Area’s three counties by visiting the tourism websites for Carroll County, Frederick County, and Washington County. Visit the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area for more experiences that highlight how our vibrant present is connected to our past.

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