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| Retreat Through Williamsport Weekend |
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| Start Date: | 7/12/2014 | All Day |
| End Date: | 7/12/2014 | |
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Event Description:
In the evening of July 3, 1863 General Robert E. Lee had a tough decision to make. Does he stay and fight another day or does he withdraw his troops back to the safety of Virginia to prepare to fight another day. After losing over 25,000 troops Lee decided to retreat to Virginia following his original path through the Town of Williamsport and across the Potomac River.
Category: Arts-Performing History & Heritage Civil War
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Springfield Farm and Museum
Williamsport, Maryland 21795
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County: Washington County
Region: Western Region
Phone: 301-573-7364
Website: http://www.williamsportretreat.com
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State Agency(s)
Business and Economic Development |
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