Historic PhotographsExplore hundreds of historic photographs documenting over a century of life in Burkittsville and its surrounding communities. Photo galleries include images of Burkittsville, Locust Valley, Broad Run, Coatsville, Knoxville, Petersville, and Gapland.
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The Battle of South MountainThis collection includes original letters and documents from soldiers and civilians who witnessed the calamitous events of September 14, 1862 and dealt with the aftermath of the battle as Burkittsville became a hospital for the wounded.
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Burkittsville 1975The entire town of Burkittsville was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. This digital collection includes a gallery of thirty-five color images capturing historic structures in town and scenes around the village which were used in the nomination form for the historic district.
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Burkittsville Then and NowExplore this gallery of contemporary photographs juxtaposed with historical images from our collections to see just how things have (and haven't) changed in the Burkittsville area over the past century!
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Burkittsville Female SeminaryLearn about Burkittsville's Female Seminary, an institution of higher education for women founded in the years immediately following the Civil War. You can view an original diploma from the school and a course catalog from 1872-73.
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Our Historic Post OfficeExplore the long history of a property at the heart of Burkittsville's community. Damaged by fire on December 29, 2019, the post office has endured through many challenges over its nearly-200 year long operation. This gallery includes digital reproductions of numerous artifacts.
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