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
Hours
See website for hours.
Contact
Local Phone: 301-432-5124
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September 23, 2023
Arthur GPicture perfect day for Photography Demonstrations
Refurbished visitor's center has artifacts, a film on the battle, a store and restrooms. We took the auto tour, there were volunteers at many of the stops. We had a photography demonstration and a...
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2023
50lizjSomber experience, very well presented
The visitor Center has a very informative theater experience. And the exhibit area is a must to get the history and background information before you set off on a self guided tour of the...
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2023
Relax01555627921Well worth your time.
Our government doesn’t always get things right but they sure have here. The new visitors center is excellent with a very good film, bookshop, museum and viewing area. The staff was very helpful...
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