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| Scott and Jennifer Silbert moved to Sharpsburg from the Washington DC suburbs in 1995 and into a lovely Victorian farmhouse on Main Street. They are honored to be the caretakers of the longtime “Leatherman Home,” where Marjorie and Leo Leatherman had lived since the 1930’s. In 2006, the Silbert’s longtime friend and neighbor, Max “Buddy” Haynes, passed away. Scott and Jennifer purchased the charming property. With the most talented contractors around, they have worked to uncover the bones of what is now known as the Mary Hill House, learning firsthand of the extraordinary rewards of historic preservation. They both enjoy meeting people and entertaining guests -- a perfect fit for a future with the Mary Hill House at Antietam. | |||
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Cell "Thank you so much for letting us stay in your cozy, beautiful home. We love it here!" -Lawrenceville, GA
"We loved your house very much. We will definitely be in touch and stay
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Scott and Jennifer married in Sharpsburg in 1996 and have since had two lovely homeschooled young boys, Henry and Sam, who will forever be known as Sharpsburg natives! Sam and Henry have been reenacting since the age of four. They donned their first tricorn hat and set of breeches, and it has been a love affair since! |
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The Mary Hill
House at Antietam (circa 1780) | 211 East Main Street | Sharpsburg,
MD 21782 | 301-432-7984 Copyright 2008-10 | All rights reserved | Professional Photographs Courtesy of Kelly Hahn Photography Floral Design Courtesy of Denny Warrenfeltz of Roostervane Gardens |
Scott is a well
known jazz saxophonist who is nearing retirement from a military
career with the U.S. Navy Band in Washington DC. He lives and
breathes jazz music, especially swing Big Band. He is also a self
-taught jazz historian who has lectured regularly at numerous jazz
conferences and symposiums around the country. If you love jazz,
make time to stop and chat with Scott as he loves meeting fellow
jazz aficionados. He has entertained many people with stories of the
famous people he has played with or for, including several US
Presidents, Congressional functions, jazz legends, and celebrities,
including Bob Hope, Milton Berle, Bob Newhart and others. He has
traveled around the world with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks
Orchestra in Washington, is musical director with the local
Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra, and faithfully served as choir director
for Salem United Methodist Church in Keedysville.
Since leaving her
government contracting days, Jennifer has worked as a community
reporter with the Herald-Mail newspaper in Hagerstown, wrote
numerous community stories as a freelance writer, and volunteered in
the community. She has been active with the Sharpsburg
Historical Society since its inception, completing her second term
as President
where she facilitated the establishment of Historic District Status
for Sharpsburg. She has enjoyed
working with the dedicated members of the Historical Society who have helped numerous
ancestors of Sharpsburg descendants find genealogical resources to
track their family history. She loves colonial history and has
organized several living history camps (Colonial Kids Camps) for
children in Washington County to excite children about the region’s
history through hands-on immersion. She has enjoyed helping people
explore historical sites in the area. She also enjoys singing and
serving her church and community.