Washington And Lee University Aquires Confederate Soldier's Diary
The university plans to display Alexander Sterrett Paxton's diary containing vivid accounts of Civil War battles.
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The university plans to display Alexander Sterrett Paxton's diary containing vivid accounts of Civil War battles.
Maryland's Department of Natural Resources says it's upgrading museums in the South Mountain Recreation Area near Boonsboro in time for the Civil War sesquicentennial.
Organizers say a 150th anniversary re-enactment of the Civil War Battle of Antietam will involve at least 4,000 participants.
A Baltimore museum dedicated to the history of Maryland's black residents is planning an event marking the abolition of slavery in the state.
Hagerstown is making the most of its crossroads connections as the host city for a Civil War seminar.
Maryland is home to a number of Civil War scholars.
A discovery deep below ground led researchers to a piece of Civil War history.
Hoop skirts and washboards don't appeal much to Joyce Henry, so she found another way to relive the Civil War — as a man.
A short documentary film about the Civil War Battle of Hagerstown is making its premiere.
One part of West Virginia is so rich in Civil War history that it now has its own website.
The National Park Service is wrapping up a series of public meetings about the problems caused by large numbers of white-tailed deer on three Civil War battlefields in Maryland and Virginia.
During the Battle of Gettysburg, a wounded Civil War general's leg was amputated. He donated it the Army's medical museum. It's now on display in Maryland.
The amputated leg of a colorful Civil War general is doing some traveling.
A look back in time. The B&O Railroad Museum opens the largest train exhibit in the world, commemorating the pivotal battles of the Civil War 150 years ago.
A scholar who uncovered extensive Civil War records handwritten by Walt Whitman unveiled his findings Tuesday at the National Archives, saying they can reveal how the famous author's work as a government clerk influenced his poetry and life.
Booming cannons, plaintive period music and hushed crowds ushered in the 150th anniversary of America's bloodiest war on Tuesday, a commemoration that continues to underscore a racial divide that had plagued the nation since before the Civil War. The events marked the 150th anniversary of the Confederate bombardment of Union-held Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, an engagement that plunged the nation into four years of war at a cost of more than 600,000 lives.
Marty and Don talked to actress Claire Danes. Ron Matz was in Mt. Vernon talking to Burt Cummerow about the biggest Civil War exhibit in the state of Maryland.
The 150th anniversary of the bloodiest day of the Civil War could come and go next year without a large-scale re-enactment.
The National Archives and Ancestry.com published newly digitized Civil War records online for the first time Wednesday, allowing users to trace family links to the war between North and South.
Officials say a covered bridge that dates back to the Civil War will undergo nearly $2 million in repairs next year.
The South Mountain Civil War battlefield near Boonsboro is taking its place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Don and Marty talked to Dick Vitale. Ron Matz was at the Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards talking about the Civil War 150th anniversary.
The National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick is highlighting African-Americans who served as doctors and nurses during the war.
This latest round comes as restaurants are struggling with rising costs, on top of other issues.
A child and two adults were taken to the hospital after a school bus slammed into a building in Parkville.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day, due to impacts from storms.
Guests dressed in yellow and black, the children's favorite colors, as they said their final goodbyes.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day, due to impacts from storms.
A child and two adults were taken to the hospital after a school bus slammed into a building in Parkville.
Kaylee Hottle, an actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Guests dressed in yellow and black, the children's favorite colors, as they said their final goodbyes.
Two men are accused of using exotic animals and fire in a photo shoot in a parking garage of a Baltimore County mall.
Aberdeen Police said the young girls were found in unsafe and unsanitary living conditions inside the home on Northeast Road.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
At least one homeowner is displaced by the damage, and neighbors are now looking to clean up the mess that was left behind on North Dundalk Avenue.
BWI officials say the airport will remain fully operational and flight schedules have been modified to accommodate the work.
Maryland will be under a "code red" air quality alert on Friday, as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to make its way into the Mid-Atlantic.
WJZ is live at the cafe learning how Richcroft, Inc. creates employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by giving them hands-on experience in food service, customer engagement, and financial management.
Mark Feiring, Founding Executive Director of the Maryland Book Bank, joins us to tell us about the organization's Mobile Bookmobile, partnership with the Ravens and his connection to a 90's board game.
Disability Pride Month is still unfamiliar to most, but in 2026, the conversation is bigger than awareness. Fello, a Maryland nonprofit, supports people with disabilities statewide to live the lives they choose and create inclusive communities.
WJZ-TV's Caroline Foreback joins us from a volunteer event at the Maryland Food Bank where the Baltimore Ravens and Perdue are announcing a new multi-year partnership.
WJZ is live in Annapolis with reigning Miss Teen USA, Mailyn Marsh, talking about her win, the upcoming pageant and what an honor it is to wear a handcrafted crown created by Bloomstone.
The Baltimore Orioles placed All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation on Monday before their series opener against the Boston Red Sox.
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles Monday for their 14th straight win.
Brandon Young allowed one run over seven innings, Coby Mayo homered, and the Baltimore Orioles extended their season-best winning streak to seven games by beating the Houston Astros 5-2 on Sunday.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Baltimore's winning streak is its longest since May 30 to June 5, 2025.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Cutter Martin has your latest weather forecast.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day, due to impacts from storms.
WJZ-TV meteorlogist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Stormy weather returns to Maryland on Tuesday
Severe storms to ramp back up on Tuesday in Maryland
WJZ-TV meteorologist Cutter Martin has your latest weather forecast.
Eighty children and their families went on the harbor cruise Tuesday sponsored by the Casey Cares Foundation.
Fifteen-year-old Giovanna Myrie and her 9-year-old brother Steve Allen were found shot to death in their house in Gwynn Oak, Maryland earier this month.
WJZ is live at the cafe learning how Richcroft, Inc. creates employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by giving them hands-on experience in food service, customer engagement, and financial management.
Mark Feiring, Founding Executive Director of the Maryland Book Bank, joins us to tell us about the organization's Mobile Bookmobile, partnership with the Ravens and his connection to a 90's board game.