As the bloodiest battle of the Civil War rages just miles from the peaceful home of the Sisters in Emmitsburg, they could not ignore the call to help. After the Battle of Gettysburg was over, the Sisters traveled 12  miles north to the heart of the battlegrounds to care for the wounded from both sides.

Blueberry Festival Celebrating 64 Years! Mark your 2019 calendars for our 64th Anniversary weekend on July 13 and 14, 2019. Saturday: 12- 4:30pm and Sunday: 12- 4:30pm We’ll be featuring fresh blueberries and samples galore, delicious homemade blueberry baked goods, blueberry ice cream, special deals on produce, Pick-Your-Own Blueberries, fun kids’ activities, and loads of

Sisters in Emmitsburg and in congregations throughout the country were called to serve during the Civil War. Their charitable efforts brought healing and solace to the wounded on both the battlefields and in hospitals. Discover how the Sisters provided hope in the midst of suffering and despair during our Civil War Sisters Stories. Sisters from

The Frederick Symphony Orchestra Camerata returns to the Shrine for another amazing concert on July 13. The Camerata is a summer residency of the Frederick Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Associate Conductor Andrew Rosenfeld. The Camerata performs a diverse repertoire of music for chamber orchestra. We welcome everyone to join us and hear this