Historical Happenings: Historical Society of Mt. Airy’s History 101 Series (3)

Speaker Kyle Wichtendahl will speak about Maryland’s Railroads in the Civil War. The American Civil War was the world’s first major conflict where railroads played an essential role in military operations. This talk will explore how Maryland’s network of commercial rail lines influenced strategic decisions, tactical maneuvers, and logistical challenges through the war. 

Please contact the Historical Society of Mt. Airy with any question at historicalsocietyofmountairy@earthlink.net.