Good Weather Brought Fort Sumter Big Crowds to Baltimore
TIMONIUM, Md.—The 65th anniversary of the Maryland Arms Collectors Association Show was held at the State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Md., on March 16 & 17, 2019. This gun show, more commonly known as “The Original Baltimore Antique Arms Show” or just “The Baltimore Show,” is acknowledged by most people as the premier antique gun show on the American east coast and by many as the best antique gun show in the world. The Baltimore Show attracts thousands of serious collectors from across the globe. Whichever way you view it, you would have to admit that once again it was a great show f dealers, collectors, the general public, and anyone interested in gun collecting or military histo It is a true labor of love for t collectors who make up the Show Committee. The show opened to the usual rush of customers on Saturday and quickly filled the Cow Palac Over the years Maryland Arms Collectors Association has expended great effort and expense
Best Weapon Award went to Ken Kno Arsenal 10-pounder Parrott rifle, right is his son Bradley. to transform a building designed to exhibit cows into an attractive and accommodating space to welcome exhibitors and visiting crowds. Those who attended were treated to over 900 sales and display tables of antique and historic arms and arms-related items. One of the major attractions was the “Best of Show” display, “A Withering Hail of Iron – Grape and Canister in the Civil War.” This display offered a look at th various types of cannon shot used by Union and Confederate forces during the War Between the States. It was fascinating to lea the difference between the canister and grape shot in both size a utilization.
Our “Best Single Weapon” highlighted a 10-pounder Parrott, Serial No. 8, the only known surviving 10-pounder Parrott rifle
and 10 foreign countries includin Canada, The United Kingdom, Israel, Switzerland, Belgium, and
ight) for his Macon al No. 8. Standing to his
Germany. As is usual with the show, old friends were revisi and new friends were made and treasures found new homes. Th weekend seemed to fly by and too soon it was Sunday aftern and time to announce awards f the show. When displays win awards at the Baltimore Show, you can be assured that they world class. Judges Choice Awards went to Robert Jaffe for “Fayettev Rifle,” Douglas Porter for “Remington Nylon .22 Rifles,” Bill Vance for “Pennsylvania and Maryland Long Rifles and ART,” and Paul D. Johnson for
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CHARLESTON, S.C.—The National Park Service announces the redesignation of Fort Sumter National Monument to Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. The law also establishes management authority and defines the park boundaries to include: Fo Sumter, Fort Moultrie, and the Sullivan’s Island Life Saving Station Historic District. This provision was passed as a part of the John D. Dinge Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act (Natural Resources Management Act of Recognizes) that passed both houses of Congress in February President Donald Trump signed into law on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Originally, U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina in troduced legislation in both 2 and 2017 to enact the changes the park. Fort Sumter was added to the National Park Service as a national monument in 1948. Fort Moultrie was added to the park in 1960 using the Histori Sites Act of 1935. “This name change to Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park will help the public unde stand and recognize that Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, and the Sullivan’s Island Life Saving
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Station Historic District are pa of America’s National Park system,” stated Dawn Davis. “In particular, it will be wonderful have Fort Moultrie elevated by i cluding it in the name of the pa especially as the 250th annivers ry of the American Revolution is just a few years away. Fort Sumter is the site of th opening bombardment of the Civil War on April 12-13, 1861. Across the Charleston Harbor entrance is Fort Moultrie, the site best known for the patriot’ repulse of the British Navy on June 28, 1776. Combined, both forts showcase 171 years of seacoast defense. Fort Sumter is located in Charleston Harbor and is only accessible by boat. Concession-operated ferry boats depart daily from Liberty Square in Charleston, and from Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. The Liberty Square departure point houses the park’s primary visitor center and is located at Concord Street in Charleston. For information on ferry departure schedules and prices, call Fort Sumter Tours, Inc. at (843)
Fort Moultrie is located at 1214 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island and is accessible by car. Visit
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We always look forward to the warm Summer weather and the many historic places to visit and shows to attend. On the weekend of May 4th and 5th, we will be attending the Ohio Civil War & Artillery Show in Mansfield. Then on June 29th and 30th, we will be attending the Gettysburg Preservation Association Civil War Artifact and Collectibles Show. Historical Publications,
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Vol. 42, No. 3 Battlefield Of Franklin Land Pres By GreGory L. Wade
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — What is considered the bloodiest acreage the Nov. 30, 1864, Battle of Fran is now being reclaimed as part of evolving Carter Hill Battlefield Local preservation leaders recent
from owners Reid and Brenda Lovell after a months-long proces of coordinating various funding
sources for the critical 1.6 acre adjoin the Carter House, a major battle landmark. Details were recently provided a press conference led by Frankli Charge board member Julian Bibb, who praised the “remarkable transition” of the Franklin battlefie Franklin’s Charge is a coalition
civic and preservation groups who joined together more than ten yea ago to purchase local battlegroun Over 150 years ago the Army of Tennessee stepped off in a series of charges to be virtually destro by Federals under John Schofield hopes of taking Franklin and late Nashville. At that time, most of the terr was open farmland on the outskirt of what was once a small Middle
Tennessee farming community. Over time development covered much of the battlefield with houses, ligh dustry, and small businesses. All that remained of the criti area where the Confederates temporarily broke the Federal line w the small farmhouse and a few acr known as the Carter House farm. The 1.6 acres purchased, which adjoin the southern boundary of t Carter House property, is compris of two lots. Today, they are occu
of Franklin Parks Department by Franklin’s Charge and the Battle o Franklin’s Trust (BOFT), managers of the Carter House the nearby Car ton Plantation. The structures wil removed in coming months, possibly relocated for other use.
The purchase is only the latest in a long and arduous effort to re build the Franklin battlefield.
“It had to be a miracle,” quipp Civil War Trust (CWT) President James Lighthizer, referring to the most recent acquisition. Local res ident Michael Grainger, long time Trust board member and former chairman, said, “Local leadership has been incredible and will conti ue to be a partner [with the CWT].
In 2005, after years of frustra attempting to preserve Franklin ba tleground, local preservationists cided it would have to be done the hard way, by buying properties, of ten with buildings on them. The largest parcel of land was originally a local golf course sla to be sold to a developer to build houses on what was the right flank of the Confederate attack north to ward the Federal lines just south
the town. It was then that Franklin’s Cha came into existence. Funds have
chase from private donors, the CWT the City of Franklin and others. T 110-acre segment, now fully interpreted and known as the Eastern Flank Battlefield, is what got the preservation ball rolling in Frank Since that time nine other parc in proximity to the Carter House have been purchased and have been, or will be, turned over to the Fra
at the Lovell purchase regory L. Wade photos)
lin Parks Department, according t Bibb. But it was the land just south Carter House, long considered the most bloodied ground in Franklin, and some say in America, that was the most coveted. BOFT Chief Executive Officer Eric Jacobson noted, “to not have this ground reclaimed and preserv would be like having Omaha Beach cut out of Normandy.”
The most recent acquisition evolved when Franklin’s Charge an the BOFT began discussions with t Lovells, who have a strong sense the history of the land, having g up in Franklin. “I was born and raised in Fran lin on ground many believe should have been a national park,” said
Lovell. He recalled when visitors came to town and had to envision what happened, not walk on ground where it transpired.
“My great-grandfather, who fou here, and my parents would be pro of what we are doing here today,” said at the press conference. The Franklin Board of Mayor
and Aldermen voted unanimously in February to fund part of the remaining debt on the Lovell property purchase. The previously
paid by the city on a non-interes basis over seven years. These funds will cover the bal
be derived from the city’s hoteltel tax. Local banker Chuck Isaac was instrumental in working out t loans. All the city funds are all
