Is your community organization looking for something different at your next event? Are you hosting an event and looking for a speaker to discuss little known topics? Our interpretational programs provide our spectators with a wealth of knowledge regarding several different topics about the area, in a variety of time periods.

The first topic we are proud to offer is the Civil War history of the battle of Monterey Pass and the actions along the Emmitsburg and Waynesboro Pike. We also focus on northern Frederick County, Maryland, modern day Blue Ridge Summit and the greater South Mountain area, tying in historical sites along the Appalachian Trail.  Our dressed interpreters will discuss various topics such as Cole's Cavalry, Company "C" that was raised in the Gettysburg and Emmitsburg, Maryland area, as well as the average Virginia or North Carolina Confederate Infantryman. We also offer impressions of a Confederate Cavalryman, Confederate Artillerist and Federal Infantryman.  Another of our unique Civil War programs include our "Knapsack Program", where you see what the average, well equipped soldier carried.  This program has become extremely popular with children as well adults.

Our Army of the Tennessee/Army of Southwestern Virginia  impression. Did you know that in September of 1862, more than 5,000 jackets like the one in the photo were shipped shipped to Western Virginia.

"Monterey Pass in a Box" is an educational program that deals with the topography of the Monterey area and how it played an important role in the battle of Monterey Pass. "Monterey Pass, the Gateway of Agony" is a collection of human interest stories as told by the soldiers who fought or marched through Monterey Pass and the civilians who played an important role in the actions that took place here. The Baltimore Rebels is a subject that is never discussed or often overlooked.  We'll tell you the story how more than 500 Marylander's enlisted in the defense of South Carolina and witnessed or participated in the bombardment of Fort Sumter.

On the other end of the spectrum we have a women's program that will give you a sense of what it was like to be a woman in that time period and how not just their daily lives changed but how their whole world was altered with the outbreak of the Civil War.

Our newsiest Civil War impression features a Confederate soldier from the Army of Tennessee where we talk about the different uniforms compared to the Army of Northern Virginia, Department of North Carolina, Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida as well as the Army of South Western Virginia. All of our uniforms are museum quality reproductions from a select few Civil War sutlers.

For individuals interested in something a little different we provide an interpretational program on the average German soldier of World War II.  This educational program provides insight on the Camp Ritchie area and the mock battles that took place between American soldiers and American soldiers dressed as German soldiers. For those who have more of a modern day interest, we'll be more than happy to do a display of East German militaria and weaponry.

If you or your community organization are interested in these programs or would like more information please contact John Miller.