The sacking of Summit Hall in Gaithersburg
Summit Hall was a prominent local farm owned by John T. DeSellum. Though DeSellum was a slaveholder, he was also an outspoken Unionist and a Federal enrollment officer. On Sunday, June 28, 1863, when Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart and an estimated 5,000 cavalrymen raided the property en route to the Battle of Gettysburg. They seized: Fresh horses Forage for their animals Food and other supplies The property is now part of Bohrer Park and the historic home and barn remains i ntact.