Authors John Banks and Tom McMillan dive deep into the Battle of Antietam — September 17, 1862, the bloodiest day in American history — as well as into the 1862 Maryland Campaign and other Civil War topics. Join these longtime journalists, who, along with their guests, share stories, knowledge and much more about the battle and the most compelling period in American history. The podcast is sponsored by Civil War Trails, which since 1994 has connected visitors with small towns and big stories across a network that now spans six states.
The Antietam and Beyond Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Tom McMillan and John Banks
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Authors John Banks and Tom McMillan dive deep into the Battle of Antietam — September 17, 1862, the bloodiest day in American history — as well as into the 1862 Maryland Campaign and other Civil War topics. Join these longtime journalists, who, along with their guests, share stories, knowledge and much more about the battle and the most compelling period in American history. The podcast is sponsored by Civil War Trails, which since 1994 has connected visitors with small towns and big stories across a network that now spans six states.
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Recent Episodes
May 15, 2026
Revisiting Antietam’s aftermath: Jake Wynn on the vast hospital in Frederick, Pry House
<p>In Episode 62, Frederick, Maryland-based public historian Jake Wynn joins co-hosts Tom McMillan and John Banks for a discussion about what happened in Frederick and beyond in the aftermath of Antietam. Plus, enjoy a lively discussion about the Pry House — McClellan HQ or not? — and some Abraham Lincoln chit-chat. Wynn writes online at <a href="http://wynninghistory.com/">wynninghistory.com</a> and is a co-host on the "Public History with Justin, Jake and Molly" podcast. </p><p><strong>This podcast is sponsored by the Michigan Civil War Association and </strong><a href="https://www.civilwartrails.org/"><strong>Civil War Trails</strong></a><strong>, which since 1994 has connected visitors with small towns and big stories across a network that now spans six states.</strong></p><p>Join McMillan and Banks for regular podcasts about Antietam, the Maryland Campaign and the Civil War — the most compelling period in American history.</p><p>McMillan is author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Year-That-Made-America-Independence/dp/1493090585">The Year That Made America: From Rebellion to Independence</a> and four other books. Banks is author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Civil-War-Road-Trip-Lifetime/dp/1734627670">A Civil War Road Trip Of A Lifetime </a>and numerous magazine articles about the Civil War. Find them on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/authortommcmillan">Author Tom McMillan </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/johnbankscivilwar/">John Banks' Civil War Blog</a>. Banks' popular Civil War<a href="https://john-banks.blogspot.com/"> blog is here</a>.</p>
April 29, 2026
Cannons, maps and memory: Live from the Antietam Institute
<p>In a freewheeling Episode 61, recorded in front of a live audience at the recent Antietam Institute spring symposium, distinguished military historian Carol Reardon, Antietam map expert Aaron Holley and artillery expert Jim Rosebrock join co-hosts Tom McMillan and John Banks.</p><p><strong>This podcast is sponsored by the Michigan Civil War Association and </strong><a href="https://www.civilwartrails.org/"><strong>Civil War Trails</strong></a><strong>, which since 1994 has connected visitors with small towns and big stories across a network that now spans six states.</strong></p><p>Join McMillan and Banks for regular podcasts about Antietam, the Maryland Campaign and the Civil War — the most compelling period in American history.</p><p>McMillan is author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Year-That-Made-America-Independence/dp/1493090585">The Year That Made America: From Rebellion to Independence</a> and four other books. Banks is author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Civil-War-Road-Trip-Lifetime/dp/1734627670">A Civil War Road Trip Of A Lifetime </a>and numerous magazine articles about the Civil War. Find them on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/authortommcmillan">Author Tom McMillan </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/johnbankscivilwar/">John Banks' Civil War Blog</a>. Banks' popular Civil War<a href="https://john-banks.blogspot.com/"> blog is here</a>.</p>
April 15, 2026
Antietam Institute spring symposium podcast: All-Star Civil War historians join 60th episode
<p>On a special 60th edition of the podcast, an all-star lineup of guests — Scott Hartwig, Dr. Jennifer Murray, Doug Douds, Dr. Jim Broomall and Dan Welch — joins co-hosts John Banks and Tom McMillan for a whirlwind discussion of topics before a live audience at the Antietam Institute spring symposium in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. </p><p><strong>This podcast is sponsored by the Michigan Civil War Association and </strong><a href="https://www.civilwartrails.org/"><strong>Civil War Trails</strong></a><strong>, which since 1994 has connected visitors with small towns and big stories across a network that now spans six states.</strong></p><p>Join McMillan and Banks for regular podcasts about Antietam, the Maryland Campaign and the Civil War — the most compelling period in American history.</p><p>McMillan is author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Year-That-Made-America-Independence/dp/1493090585">The Year That Made America: From Rebellion to Independence</a> and four other books. Banks is author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Civil-War-Road-Trip-Lifetime/dp/1734627670">A Civil War Road Trip Of A Lifetime </a>and numerous magazine articles about the Civil War. Find them on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/authortommcmillan">Author Tom McMillan </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/johnbankscivilwar/">John Banks' Civil War Blog</a>. Banks' popular Civil War<a href="https://john-banks.blogspot.com/"> blog is here</a>.</p>
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