Editor Pick
Antietam National Battlefield
- November 18, 2000
- Rated 3 of 5 by
Amy Travels from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
The Battle of Antietam (or Sharpsburg) is known as the bloodiest day of the Civil War. So, this is a must-see for anyone interested in civil war history.
I recommend starting at the Visitor Center. You will pay the entrance fee of $4/family or $2/person there. Admission is free if you hold a National Parks Pass. Included in the admission fee is the visitor center, battlefield, and Antietam National Cemetary.
View the approximately 30 minute film at the visitor center. This provides a good foundation for understanding the battle and sites you will see along the 8.5 mile driving tour of the battlefield. The visitor center also includes exhibits, a gift shop, and restrooms.
I recommend allowing at least two hours for the visitor center, driving tour, and cemetery. Hours vary by season, so call (301) 432-5124 for more information.
From journal Civil War Weekend