Antietam: Guided Battlefield Tour From Washington, DC

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Discover the history of the Battle of Antietam on a guided tour from Washington, DC. Learn about the bloodiest single-day battle in US history and see the Cornfield, Sunken Road, and Burnside Bridge.

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Highlights

  • Learn about the Battle of Antietam,the bloodiest single-day battle in US history
  • Discover the history of the Maryland Campaign at the Visitors Center
  • See the Cornfield, Sunken Road, and Burnside Bridge on a guided tour
  • Enjoy a comfortable ride in a luxury vehicle from Washington, DC
  • Benefit from the services of a historian dedicated to providing great tours

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Get picked up in a luxury vehicle anywhere in the DC/Metro region and sit back and relax as you are taken to Antietam, the battlefield where 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. This tour includes an introduction to the Maryland Campaign at the Visitors Center as well as stops at the Cornfield, Sunken Road, and Burnside Bridge. It is designed for individuals or groups seeking general knowledge of the battle and the battlefield. Your guide will be a historian dedicated to providing outstanding interpretive tours of the Antietam Battlefield.

Includes

Luxury vehicle pickup and drop-off Guided tour of Antietam Battlefield Visits to key sites: Cornfield, Sunken Road, Burnside Bridge Introduction to the Maryland Campaign at the Visitors Center

Important Information

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be some walking involved. Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Bring water to stay hydrated. Photography is allowed, but respect the solemn nature of the site.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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Antietam: Guided Battlefield Tour From Washington, DC
Antietam: Guided Battlefield Tour From Washington, DC
Antietam: Guided Battlefield Tour From Washington, DC
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