“Taking the Cure in the Maryland Mountains: Dr. Victor F. Cullen and the Maryland State Tuberculosis Sanatorium” will be the subject of Antietam Historical Association’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 29.

The event is held at Fountain Head Country Club, 13316 Fountain Head Road, Hagerstown.

Erin Dingle, a Maryland librarian with close personal ties to the former tuberculosis hospital near Sabillasville, will be the featured speaker. Mrs. Dingle has undertaken a comprehensive study of the sanatorium from its inception around 1907 until Dr. Cullen’s death in 1949.

A native of Washington County and a grandson of prominent Williamsport businessman Victor Cushwa, Dr. Cullen earned his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and spent most of his active career at the sanatorium.

The event begins at 5:30 PM with a social hour including hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, exhibits and live piano music.

A chicken (or vegetarian alternative) dinner will be served at 6:30 PM, followed by the feature presentation.

The cost of the evening is $45.00 per person.

The event is open to the public; however, reservations are required.

The deadline for making reservations is Tuesday, April 21st.

Contact AHA at 717.762.2006 or events@antietamhistory.org for more information about making reservations.

AHA was established in 2006 to interpret the history of the region in Maryland and Pennsylvania drained by Antietam Creek. It publishes books, sponsors study groups and provides research assistance to individuals and organizations. Its offices are located at 119 W. Main St., Waynesboro, PA 17268.