“Commanders of Antietam” Speaker Series: Col. James A. Walker

Historian and Author Marty Pritchett will present on Col. James A. Walker

On Saturday October 5 at 2:00 PM at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum barn, historian and Commanders of Antietam contributor Marty Pritchett will discuss Colonel James A. Walker during our “Commanders of Antietam” speaker series sponsored by the Antietam Institute.

The presentation begins in the Pry Barn at 2:00 PM and is a pay-what-you-please event. There is a $5.00 suggested donation to tour the Pry House Field Hospital Museum. Members access events and tours for FREE.

The Pry House is open from 11 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays, from June 1 through October 26. It is located at 18906 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville, MD 21756.

Marty Pritchett was born in Southern Kansas. Martin is a member of the Oklahoma Shawnee tribe. He grew up in a military family that took him from the Midwest to Europe. A veteran of 23 years in the United States Coast Guard and Texas General Land Office specializing in coastal search and rescue, environmental protection response, and maritime port safety. After seven years as an Antietam Battlefield Ambassador, Martin became a Certified Antietam Battlefield Guide. 


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