Chambersburg Civil War Tours

05/27/2026

We are saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Marc Ramsey. It was an honor to have Marc as one of our tour guides at last month’s Civil War history conference.

Marc devoted decades to preserving and sharing history through his work as a historian, author, bookseller, and co-owner of Owens & Ramsey Booksellers. His contributions to the Civil War community and the friendships he built along the way will not be forgotten.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who knew him.

05/26/2026

BIG SHOUTOUT to all the folks in this photo (and a couple that aren't pictured) - they generously helped raise $1,827.12 for the Phase One Signage Project led by the Appomattox-Petersburg Preservation Society based in Appomattox, VA! 🎉

Donations were made by our guests throughout the lecture day of the End of the War conference, and we matched up to $500 in donations!

APPS is a nonprofit focused on preserving the sacred landmarks and battlefields of the Civil War.

Since its inception in 2022, APPS has helped preserve a 45-acre tract of battlefield land at Cumberland Church, saved an interior wall of a wartime field hospital and led presentations and lectures to educate others about the area's Civil War history.

We are proud to support the preservation of our Civil War heritage with each Civil War conference. Thank you for your generosity!

05/04/2026

Day 5

Bert Dunkerly was our guide for the day!

We started Lee's retreat.

Amelia court house

Jeterville

Sailor's Creek battlefield

High Bridge

Granny Bee's for lunch

Appomattox station

And last but not least
Appomattox Court House National Park

Then back to hotel to say our goodbyes and see ya soons.

Bert was phenomenal!!!!

THANKS TO EVERYONE. WHAT A GREAT WEEK!

05/03/2026

Day 4

With Zach Pittard!!

City Point. Grant's Cabin

Battery #5

The Crater

Lunch at Golden Corral

Fort Wadsworth

Poplar Grove National Cemetery

Fort Fisher

White oak Road battlefield

Five Forks Battlefield

Zack was wonderfull!!

05/02/2026

Day 4

With Zack Pittard!

05/02/2026

Day 3
Lecture Day

We started the day with Patrick Schroeder and myth's of the surrender!

The Joshua Lindamood talked about death in the war.

Then we had lunch brought in by McAllister's Deli.

After lunch Patrick spoke again about the artifacts we will see at appomattox court house.

Carson Butler spoke on the battle of High Bridge. Wow what speaker!

Marc Ramsey followed him with a talk on the 7th South Carolina Cavalry!

After dinner we had our last talk by Bert Dunkerly on the other Surrenders.

We did have 2 raffles and 2 silent auctions. Those results to follow!!
The funds go to Appomattox and Petersburg Preservation society. Earmarked to help with Signs!.

05/01/2026

Day 2!! Marc Ramsey was our guide today.

Today we went to the White House of the Confederacy, which had awesome guides.

Then we visited the Tredegar Iron Works, an American Civil War museum.

We had lunch at Bottoms Up.

Afterward, we had a fantastic tour at the Virginia State Capitol. As we were leaving the capitol, several people went rogue and went over to St. Paul's Church to see if the plaques were still there on the pews where Lee and Davis sat. However, we could not find any plaques.

04/30/2026

On the road to Richmond!
Today we have Marc Ramsey!!

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

We had a great first day studying the End of the War with Greg Mertz!

First l, I must thank God for not letting it rain til we were done at the last stop of the tour!

We started the day at Yellow Tavern where J.E.B. Stuart was mortally wounded.

Then went to the North Anna battlefield for a short trek thru the woods.

Then lunch at The Hanover Tavern!

After a fantastic lunch we went to Enon Church and the Battle at Haws shop.

A different approach to preservation was seen at Polegreen Church.

Several stops on the Cold Harbor Battlefield.

Our last stop as the rain sprinkled down on us was the Carthright house on the Richmond National Battlefield.

Theme of the day was horses.....ask someone who was there...lol

Now to rest up for tomorrow!!!