🌱 What will the new Sharpsburg Community Park parking project actually add?
Sharpsburg, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Sharpsburg! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What will the new Sharpsburg Community Park parking project actually add?
- How can Sharpsburg residents earn the special Washington County capstone coin?
- Discover the little-known cave hike hiding just outside Sharpsburg.
Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
- Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• County looking at FY2027 POS list that includes Widmeyer Park project (thehancocknews.com) — Sharpsburg residents could soon see more parking at Sharpsburg Community Park, thanks to FY2027 Program Open Space funding that includes a specific parking expansion project in town. The countywide package also backs upgrades in Hancock, Boonsboro, Hagerstown, and Smithsburg, with all sponsors’ requests met and work expected to roll out over the next year or so. 
• Washington County celebrates 250 years with drones, collectible coins (heraldmailmedia.com) — Sharpsburg is part of Washington County’s 250th anniversary celebration, including a collectible coin program that encourages residents to visit participating towns and bring full sets to the big July 4 capstone event. The countywide festivities feature a drone show, fireworks, live music, a time capsule, and a new history book, all designed to connect communities and highlight shared heritage.
• 10 Maryland Hidden Spots Most Locals Have Never Seen (myfamilytravels.com) — One of the “hidden” Maryland spots highlighted here is Killiansburg Cave, reachable from the C&O Canal towpath near Sharpsburg 21782, giving locals a low-key adventure practically in their backyard. The piece focuses on lesser-known parks, ruins, and trails statewide, but Sharpsburg residents get a special nod with this quiet, scenic hike along the Potomac.
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Science in the Library →
Sharpsburg Library, 106 E Main St, Sharpsburg
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Tuesday June 23
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Other local events
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Artillery Firing Demonstration
Antietam National Park P.O. Box 158, Sharpsburg, MD 21782
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Summer Reading Club Kick Off Story Time
Sharpsburg Public Library 106 East Main Street, Sharpsburg, MD, 21782, US
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The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
6:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Thursday June 18
Monday June 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Preschool Storytime
Boonsboro Free Library 401 Potomac Street, Boonsboro, MD, 21713, US
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Homeschool Agricultural Science
Sharpsburg Public Library 106 East Main Street, Sharpsburg, MD, 21782, US
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Role Playing Game Guild
Boonsboro Free Library 401 Potomac Street, Boonsboro, MD, 21713, US
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Infant Lapsit Storytime
Boonsboro Free Library 401 Potomac Street, Boonsboro, MD, 21713, US
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Family Storytime
Boonsboro Free Library 401 Potomac Street, Boonsboro, MD, 21713, US
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Artillery Firing Demonstration
Antietam National Park P.O. Box 158, Sharpsburg, MD 21782
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Michelle Hannan & One Blue Night →
Antietam Creek Vineyards, 4835 Branch Ave, Sharpsburg
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Josh Christina: Big Cork Vineyards Summer Concerts... →
Big Cork Vineyards, 4236 Main St, Rohrersville
2:30 pm
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is road construction on Cearfoss Pike...
There is road construction on Cearfoss Pike reported at 1:44 PM. "Active Closure @ MD 58 EAST/WEST FROM CTY MP 0.1 TO CTY MP 3.53" (Nextdoor ) - There is an emergency vehicle on I-70 W reported...
There is an emergency vehicle on I-70 W reported at 5:55 PM. "AAA Service Truck ahead, Slow Down" (Nextdoor )
- Under Armour, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate in Hagerstown. Apply here.
- Ryder posted a job opening for Warehouse Material Handler Hiring Immediately in Hagerstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sharpsburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Boonsboro
- Boonsboro High School begins improvement project for athletic complex (localnews1.org)
- Celebrate the 4th of July in Baltimore with these patriotic events (baltimorestyle.com)
Williamsport
- Apiou headlines 2026 Washington County boys track & field all-stars (heraldmailmedia.com)
Hagerstown
- New Olive and Oak restaurant owners have strong ties to Hagerstown (heraldmailmedia.com)
- Washington County Sports Hall will induct five in Class of 2026 (heraldmailmedia.com)
- Protecting your soil as the heat of summer rises (localnews1.org)
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