Antietam National Battlefield (U.S. National Park Service)
Dec 8, 2024 · 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve 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.
Visitor Center - Antietam National Battlefield (U.S. National Park Service)
Jan 18, 2024 · After an extensive rehab project, the visitor center reopened in September 2023. Due to unforeseen water leaks and humidity issues, all the historic artifacts have been taken off exhibit to protect them until these issues have been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience to your battlefield experience.
Plan Your Visit - Antietam National Battlefield (U.S. National …
Sep 11, 2024 · Some key places to visit include the visitor center, Dunker Church, and the National Cemetery. During the summer months and weekends during the spring and fall, stop and visit the Pry House Field Hospital. Conduct research at our park library, by appointment. Learn, listen, hike, and explore.
Antietam National Battlefield - Wikipedia
Antietam National Battlefield is a National Park Service-protected area along Antietam Creek in Sharpsburg, Washington County, northwestern Maryland. It commemorates the American Civil War Battle of Antietam that occurred on September 17, 1862.
Visit Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center
The first place to go when you visit Antietam National Battlefield is the visitor center. You will find exhibits, a short film, bookstore, and most importanly you can get a map and speak with a ranger who can answers questions and provide information on the best way to see the field.
Antietam National Battlefield | VISITOR CENTER - National Park …
Sep 15, 2023 · Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center (photo by National Park Service) The Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, except when closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Antietam National Battlefield
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve 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 …
Antietam National Battlefield | PARK AT A GLANCE
Sep 15, 2023 · Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg, Maryland, preserves the September 17, 1862, battlefield on which more people died in a single day than at any other battle during the Civil War. One hundred thousand men participated in the battle.
Experience Antietam National Battlefield | VisitMaryland.org
On the first Saturday in December, Antietam hosts one of the most moving memorial tributes in the nation. The Antietam National Battlefield Memorial Illumination is an evening driving tour through the park amid 23,000 candles—one for each soldier killed, wounded or missing at the battle—that offers a solemn, glowing tribute.
Plan Your Visit | Antietam - National Museum of Civil War …
Visit the Pry House on Antietam National Battlefield and discover how emergency medicine evolved during the Civil War and the impact on the soldiers. Learn more about the Pry House Hours