Complete information about visiting Antietam National Battlefield is now on National Park Planner!
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. There were 23,000 total casualties (Union and Confederate), with approximately 4,000 killed and the rest wounded or missing. The battle ended Confederate general Robert E. Lee’s first invasion of the northern states.
Upon arrival at Antietam National Battlefield, be sure to first stop at the Visitor Center where you can speak to a Ranger about what there is to see and do at the park, browse through museum exhibits, and watch a short film about the battle. With a basic understanding of the history under your belt, hop into your vehicle and take the 10-stop tour of the battlefield. There are also ten short hiking trails, some that pass historical sites and monuments not accessible by vehicle.
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