Antietam National Battlefield
National Battlefield ยท Maryland
NPS Antietam/BBaracz
Historical area from the American Civil War
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.
About 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 issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
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Operating Hours
Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center
The visitor center is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Antietam National Battlefield?
Entrance - Private Vehicle: $20.00. Personal Vehicle/Family: $20.00 for three days Entrance - Per Person: $10.00. Individual: $10.00 for three days. This fee admits one individual in a vehicle and also includes hikers, bicyclists or pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge. Entrance - Motorcycle: $15.00. Valid for 3 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $100.00. $100 Motor Coach/Commercial Tour Groups with 26 or more people Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $40.00. $40 per passenger bus with 16-25 people Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25.00. $25 per passenger bus/sedan with 1-6 people Entrance - Education/Academic Groups: $0.00. To request an Academic Fee Waiver for your group, click on the link for further details.
What are the best activities at Antietam National Battlefield?
Popular activities at Antietam National Battlefield include: Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Group Camping, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking.
What is the weather like at Antietam National Battlefield?
The weather is fairly mild. Summers can be very warm and humid and winters cold and snowy. We have four distinct seasons with the fall and spring being the best times to visit the battlefield.
How do I get to Antietam National Battlefield?
Ten miles south of I-70 on Maryland Route 65
Entrance Fees
Personal Vehicle/Family: $20.00 for three days
Individual: $10.00 for three days. This fee admits one individual in a vehicle and also includes hikers, bicyclists or pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge.
Valid for 3 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
$100 Motor Coach/Commercial Tour Groups with 26 or more people
$40 per passenger bus with 16-25 people
$25 per passenger bus/sedan with 1-6 people
To request an Academic Fee Waiver for your group, click on the link for further details.
Weather
The weather is fairly mild. Summers can be very warm and humid and winters cold and snowy. We have four distinct seasons with the fall and spring being the best times to visit the battlefield.
Directions
Ten miles south of I-70 on Maryland Route 65
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