Antietam National Park
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Tolson's Chapel Open House
Tolson’s Chapel and School, located at 111 High Street in Sharpsburg, was a center of the town’s African American community in the wake of the Civil War. Built as a chapel in 1866, the small building would also become a school the following year and would serve in that ......More
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Saturday May 11 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Burnside Bridge Hike
Come out and join a park ranger for a hike that will explore the attack and defense of the Burnside Bridge. The Lower Bridge, after the battle known as the Bunrside Bridge, is one of the most recongnized landmarks of the Civil War. Meet the ranger at Tour Stop 8, Burn......More
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Saturday May 25 9:00am - Sunday May 26 5:00pm EDT
Grand Army of the Republic Encampment
Living history volunteers portraying members of the Grand Army of the Republic veterans’ organization will discuss the group and its role in the memory of the Civil War with a focus on veterans’ reunions at Antietam. The encampment will be located behind the Dunker Chur......More
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Monday May 27 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Memorial Day Commemoration Program
Antietam National Battlefield will present a Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 27, 2024, starting at 11:00 a.m. at Antietam National Cemetery. The cemetery is located on Rt. 34, just east of Sharpsburg, MD.
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Saturday June 1 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Tolson's Chapel Open House
Tolson’s Chapel and School, located at 111 High Street in Sharpsburg, was a center of the town’s African American community in the wake of the Civil War. Built as a chapel in 1866, the small building would also become a school the following year and would serve in that ......More
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Wednesday June 19 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Celebrating Juneteenth
10:00 AM: “The Fire of Slavery and Freedom:” Antietam and EmancipationJoin a park ranger at Antietam National Battlefield to learn about the connection between the Battle of Antietam and emancipation. This program will last about 30 minutes and meet in the visitor cente......More
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Saturday June 22 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Artillery Firing Demonstration
Living history volunteers portraying members of Battery B, 4th US will present artillery firing demonstrations near the New York State Monument at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.
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Sunday June 23 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Historic Weapons Demonstrations
Confederate living history volunteers will present historic weapons firing demonstrations near the New York State Monument at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.