Antietam National Battlefield
Antietam National Battlefield
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In Detail
Activities & Programs The Memorial Illumination 23,000 Candles - One for Each Soldier Killed, Wounded or Missing at the Battle of Antietam On Saturday evening December 6, 2008, Antietam National Battlefield, in cooperatio ... read more.
Experience More! Nearby Attractions Harpers Ferry National Historical Park On September 15, Stonewall Jackson with about 35,000 Confederate soldiers surrounded the Federal Garrison at Harpers Ferry and forced the su ... read more.
Geology Springs and Seeps There are many springs found within the park, most of which were historically used as the main water source for the farm families. On the Mumma, Roulette, Pry and Miller farms, the ... read more.
History The Dunkers The Dunker movement began in Germany in the early eighteenth century. The peace treaty that ended the Thirty Years War ( 1618 -1648 ) recognized three state churches. Dissenters were per ... read more.
Just For Kids FOR KIDS Junior Ranger Program Children ages 6-12 can complete a free activity booklet while they visit the park and earn a badge and a certificate. Ask for the program at the visitor center informa ... read more.
Natural World Trees and Shrubs Standing beside the legendary Burnside Bridge is another historic feature known as the "Burnside Sycamore" or "Witness Tree". The Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner captured t ... read more.
Park Regulations & Safety Permits A permit is required to conduct organized recreational events, commercial filming or photography, sales or distribution of written material, business operations, and groups of horseback ridi ... read more.
Planning Your Visit PLAN YOUR VISIT If you have one to two hours: - Explore the museum exhibits in the visitor center. - View the 26-minute introductory film "Antietam Visit" which is shown on the hour and the half ... read more.
Preservation SUPPORT YOUR PARK Help Support Your Antietam Battlefield Antietam National Battlefield like other National Parks, has an enormous project backlog that federal funding can only begin to address. As a ... read more.
Sights to See Union Monuments Connecticut 8th Infantry 11th Infantry ... read more.
Things To Do Things To Do Audiovisual Program: "Antietam Visit," an award-winning film, is shown on the hour. This 26-minute movie recreates the battle as well as President Abraham Lincoln's visit to the Union c ... read more.
Visitor Services Visitor Centers The park Visitor Center has a theater, exhibits, observation room, and museum store. The audiovisual programs include: "Antietam Visit," an award-winning film, shown on the hour. Thi ... read more.
Walking & Hiking Outdoor Activities Bicycling is permitted on paved park tour roads and parking lots. Riding is prohibited on all sidewalks, agricultural land, and the Snavely's Ford Trail. Maryland law requires rid ... read more.
Who's Who at the Park Dr. King on Emancipation Dr. King presented the following speech at the New York Civil War Centennial Commission's Emancipation Proclamation Observance, New York City, September 12, 1962Emancipation ... read more.
Antietam In Depth
News from the Parks
Frommer's Top 5 Parks for Cozy Camping
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
Park to Reopen Today after Crews Repair Road, Channel Kautz Creek
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
Jenna Otter Returns to Scene of Grizzly Bear Attack
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
Expected Rule Change Would Benefit Bicycling in National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
Things Slow At Hawaii's National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
