Spanning three counties in Maryland, the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area offers exciting opportunities for history lovers and garden enthusiasts alike.
Earlier this month, Visit Culpeper unveiled the latest Civil War Trails site which puts guests in the footsteps of Cornelia Hancock, a young trailblazing pioneer of medical care.
Louisa May Alcott, best known as the author of "Little Women," was born in Philadelphia on Nov. 29, 1832. She served as a Civil War nurse before achieving literary fame.