The Maryland Symphony Orchestra, citing increasing security requirements at Antietam National Battlefield and cost issues, announced Thursday it will no longer hold a Salute to Independence concert.

Banasik, who originally took over in 2020, left Monocacy to take over the superintendent role at Antietam National Battlefield in 2024.

As the Antietam battle unfolded ... These parks are often bastions of green space in otherwise developed landscapes. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, the site of an 1864 attack by Union ...

While many may consider Gettysburg to be the defining battle of the American Civil War, that’s usually because people simply forget (or didn’t learn) about Antietam. This national battlefield ...

And they latched onto places such as Antietam National Battlefield, Gettysburg National Military Park and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park as inexpensive and educational sites less than one tank ...

There are 18 National Parks in Maryland as well as an additional 10 affiliated sites that partner with the National Park ...