History of Middletown Valley Told Through Photographs

Nov. 19, 2012 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Middletown Valley from local author Robert P. Savitt. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by.

The towns of Maryland’s Middletown Valley bear the imprints of some of the most telling events in early American history: the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the building of America’s first national road. Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president, described the Middletown Valley as “one of the most favored and delightful spots on earth.”

The largest town, picturesque Middletown, was the scene of intense activity during the Civil War. Mountaintop Braddock Heights became a resort “getaway” after the construction of a trolley line in 1896. Myersville was settled in the 1700s by industrious immigrants who set up a bustling community of farmers, craftsmen, and merchants. Wolfsville, an appealing old settlement near the Mason-Dixon Line, was occupied by Confederate forces in 1864. The charming little village of Burkittsville sits beneath a mountain that boasts the world’s only monument to fallen war correspondents.

Using images gathered from local families, historical societies, and libraries, Middletown Valley explores the unique history and daily lives of the people who have lived and worked in this magical valley.

Join the Author for a Book Signing!

When: Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Where: Middletown Valley Historical Society
305 W. Main Street, Middletown, MD 21769

Robert P. Savitt lectures and writes on a variety of historical subjects. He holds a doctoral degree from Georgetown University, has served in the Departments of Defense and State, and was legislative director for a US senator.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or
(888)-313-2665.  

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