This is a beautiful house and farm situated on the outskirts of town. There are 2 floors that have…read morevarious artifacts from the war and house. There is also a barn that you can go into which has more artifacts. The sign out front says no photography but it is okay as long as you do not use the flash. The entrance to the house is difficult to get to and it is very hard for young ones to get to without help. Would not recommend for those that have trouble walking as it is on a steep hill side. They do ask for a $3 donation per adult. Which isn't unreasonable. Overall it was a nice experience.

Pros: Free, but donations are appreciated. Outskirt of Antietam National Battlefield…read more Cons: Entrance way isn't well marked so you can easily miss it. Open limited hours during the off season so check before visiting. 1/3 of the information is contained at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, which is nearby.

The explanation of where the activities were and the "path" to find them was great! The lower rooms…read morewere cold but the kids enjoyed the displays and activities anyway. The use of space was well thought out. My grandson was thrilled to see the passenger train disembarking and rebounding! A lot to see. We will be returning, even without grandchildren.

Super fun place, everyone is friendly and knowledgeable. The kids love this place and always ask to…read morego back. Admission is reasonable and there is a ton of interactive areas for little ones.

Military Museum [Frederick MD]…read more We had some time on our last day in MD before heading to the airport... from Linthicum Heights we drove some 50 miles to Frederick. We found a spot on a metered street parking in front of the museum. Admission is $9.50/adult. The museum is dedicated to telling the medical story of the Civil War. There are a lot to see... and learn. The exhibits were great and educational. We learned how the creation of Civil War medicine impacted the present day. Each gallery offered different exhibits following through the footsteps of the soldiers and surgeons and the harsh conditions and personal sacrifices they went through. I can't even imagine how they evacuate the wounded... an "ambulance" then was a wagon pulled by two horses and carted off to a medical facility. Or how about how they did amputations, amputations were the most common surgical operation during the conflict with more than 60,000 being performed. The wounded soldiers suffered different mortality rates depending on where the amputation took place on the body. There are two floors of exhibits. Stairs and an elevator are accessible to the top floor. There are bathrooms on both levels. I am not in the medical field and found the museum very interesting and educational. We didn't expect to stay as long as we did. We even got a parking ticket when we got back to our car ¯\_('~')_/¯ Review #3674

Two floors of exquisitely curated North and South artifacts. Plan on spending at least 90 minutes…read morehere. Public parking lot around the corner, very convenient; also street parking with meters. Charming, safe neighborhood.

Definitely one of the highlights of my quick jaunt to West Virginia! Husband and I enjoy all things…read morespooky and history so this was a perfect meeting place for all of it. We poked around the building like trespassers for a minute before a fellow came out and offered to give us a tour of the house. It's incredible how hard people must have worked to find all the time period appropriate antiques and paintings to adorn the halls and give the visitor the most authentic experience as well. The antiques and paintings alone are worth the visit-many paintings are done by Peale and the family. Very important pieces of Americana. Having survived different historical periods the house and the tour guide can speak to revolutionary efforts as well as the Civil War atrocities-even boasted a probably haunted field hospital in the attic! This particular tour guide who took us around was a blessing. We shown general interest (and asked nicely) and he even showed us a part of the house with the underground tunnels preserved! We both really appreciated his time and knowledge and even though the tour was free we gave him $20. And it was the best $20 we spent on our little weekend. Highly recommended for any weary traveler in the area!

We toured the house for Christmas and it is wonderful this local treasure is being preserved. The…read morehouse was nicely decorated for the season. I also appreciated the cookies and cider on a cold night. The decor includes an eclectic mix of items from different time periods which is unfortunate since it is always more interesting to walk into a snapshot from the past. In this case I wish it was more reflective of of the time our towns founder lived there. With that said, most of the interior was genuine to his time period. Some of the guides were very knowledgeable and others could have been better prepared. There also seems to be nothing owned by the general himself. I do understand how hard it is to find funding for a project like this and the volunteers have done a wonderful job on the budget they have. I am thankful we have people in our community willing to give their time to preserving these sites for us. I hope the residents of Martinsburg will be generous in support of this worthwhile project. So we can make this a five star historical site.

We loved this place. As per recent review someone claimed it was a temptation for children around…read moreevery turn. Well it says it in the title! It's a candy store and you didn't expect it to be filled with candy? This is a great place to visit for children and adults. Lots to see and indulge in. Pssst Don't forget to grab some peanuts while you're there.

After five years, my wife and I finally paid a visit to this unque museum/candy store…read more This museum has over three thousand toy elephants of different sizes from other parts of the world on display. It is my understanding they have been in business for almost four decades The elephants are on display in glass display cases in the back of the store. There is full sized animated elephant outside in front of the store. It provides a great photo opportunity for the little ones The store is chock full of candy, ranging from hard candy to chocolate covered raisins, peanuts and just about everything in between. The candy and chocolates are sold prepackaged and loose for added convenience, as well as offering candy dispensers. They offer nostalgic candies as well, such as candy sticks and candy buttons on paper strips. At the front counter, they also offer store made fudge and chocolates. The store is packed tight with all kinds of candies and novelties. The parking lot is small and can easily get full during busy times such as weekends and warmer weather. There are restrooms in the rear of the store. I definitely recommend this store especially for young families and those young at heart.

So many town of Martinsburg educational items and a beautiful museum layout, Very impressed! And…read morefelt very welcome from the woman at the desk. A great way to learn and a fun experience in one place. If you are local and never been, it's a must! if you are from elsewhere please visit and have a quick peak around, you will learn something interesting, I promise.

We saw this place in a book at our hotel and decided to stop in as we've heard about Belle Boyd and…read morewanted to learn more. We were met by a worker and asked what they could help us with. We had to explain that we wanted to see the house. It was a little off putting as it seemed like he didn't want us there. Then, come to find out, it's basically a history of the county and not just about her. There was little information about Belle Boyd and her family. To be honest it was a little disappointing.

This a great place to see local art and even purchase it! I love visiting and seeing the new…read moreartists that show each month.

My wife and I have made visiting this business an annual Fall tradition. We love coming here…read morebecause of the delicious ice-cream, and the beautiful country side. They make their own ice-cream on the premises and offer other edibles, such as hot dogs, pizza, soft pretzels, candy, frsh apple cider, etc. There is a small souvenir shop inside the main building. The staff is very friendly and attentive. There are table and chairs both inside and outside. There are also Port-A-Potties for outside for when it's busy, but there are restrooms in the main building as well. This a great place to bring the kids and grandkids for treats, a tractor pulled wagon through a corn maze and a small petting zoo with goats, pigs and chickens. It's a great way to spend a few hours with the family in the fall We recommend this business