Antietam National Battlefield
The National Park Service site that commemorates where 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after 12 hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
The National Park Service site that commemorates where 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after 12 hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
Hours
Daily, 9am-5pmclosed major holidays.
Contact
Local Phone: 301-432-5124
Map
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September 22, 2020
brendamS9576NUTour by Bike
Taking a tour of the battlefield by bike is a great way to experience Antietam. Our tour guide Amy was very knowledgeable and helped us learn so much about the battle.
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September 20, 2020
F6827DQrobertm158tth Anniversary Visit
Take private tour from RCM tours. Excellent tour and very knowledgeable guide. Allow at least two hours.
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September 20, 2020
The_Wanderer1992Civil War Battlefield Day
I was bored and wanted something to do for the day, so I suggested to my husband that we go visit this National Battlefield. My husband who is not a fan of war reluctantly agreed. We started at the...
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