Jim is a retired army officer and federal government employee. He is currently a certified battlefield guide and volunteer at Antietam National Battlefield and Vice President of the Antietam Institute. Copies of Jim’s book will be available for sale at the talk, and he will be happy to sign your copy.

The Artillery of Antietam provides for the first time ever, a comprehensive examination of every Federal and Confederate artillery battery (135 in all), and their commanders, that fought at the Battle of Antietam. Some of the artillery batteries fought on the grounds of the Antietam Creek Vineyards. The book also includes 28 original maps that highlight the artillery actions in great detail.