History will step off the page and onto the grounds of Renfrew Museum and Park as The 19th Century Researchers and Civil War Historical Impressions present “The Rascals Have Been Expecting Us,” a Civil War living history and preservation march set for June 27-28 in Waynesboro. The free, family-friendly event will run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, offering visitors an immersive look at the days leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg through interactive camps, drilling demonstrations, historical presentations and hands-on interpretation rather than traditional battle re-enactments. Participants will portray both Confederate and Union perspectives, along with civilian life, to highlight the experiences of soldiers and residents during the summer of 1863, while encouraging community engagement and supporting Renfrew’s preservation efforts through optional donations and ticketed farmstead tours available Saturday.
Bluegrass fans can tune up for an afternoon of toe-tapping tunes and craft brews at the third annual Bluegrass Festival, set for 3 to 9 p.m. June 27 at the Hopyard at GearHouse Brewing Co. in Chambersburg. The event will feature live performances by Bluegrass Jammers, Two Mountains Over, Shade Tree Collective, Jerry Rigged-Ish and West Branch 3, bringing together regional talent for a community-focused celebration of music and local flavor. VIP tickets are available for $30 and include two beverage tickets for beer, cider or wine, guaranteed seating in a designated section and access to dedicated outdoor-style restrooms. Organizers say the festival aims to highlight bluegrass music while offering a relaxed outdoor gathering for residents and visitors alike.
Classic cars, fresh coffee and family-friendly fun will take center stage at a Cars & Coffee gathering June 28 in Boonsboro, where enthusiasts and community members are invited to connect over a shared love of automobiles. Hosted at Branded Chophouse, 7704 Old National Pike, the event will feature a 9 a.m. cruise-in followed by the main showcase from 10 a.m. to noon, offering front-row parking, outdoor vendors, giveaways and prizes. Organizers say the event is designed to bring together car lovers of all ages while supporting local businesses, with a kids’ outdoor activity zone added this month and brunch available inside the restaurant. More information is available at the event’s Facebook page.
Rock will echo across Hagerstown as Antietam Brewery transforms its grounds into an all-day outdoor music festival during its “Rock the Brewery” event on June 27. The free, family-friendly concert will run from noon to 10 p.m. at the brewery, 140 Western Maryland Parkway, Suite G, featuring a stacked lineup of regional bands and a headlining performance by Metallica tribute act Fade to Black from 7 to 9 p.m. Attendees can expect live sets from D60 Band from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and Club Medics from 5 to 6:30 p.m., along with food vendors, craft beer, raffles and giveaways throughout the day. Organizers invite the community to bring chairs, claim a spot and enjoy a high-energy summer event designed to bring music fans of all ages together.
Step back in time with the sights, smells and flavors of early Bowman House | Boonsboro Historical Society which will open its doors for a free public event featuring live hearth cooking demonstrations and hands-on historical experiences from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at 323 N. Main St., Boonsboro. Hosted by the Boonsboro Historical Society, the event will showcase 18th- and 19th-century food preparation using period-appropriate meats, fruits and vegetables, along with opportunities to explore the site’s raised bed garden and Potter’s Shed. Visitors can learn about daily life in early America while engaging with demonstrators and artisans, with additional details available on the society’s website and Facebook page.
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