Name of Trip: Antietam National Battlefield
Date: Saturday, September 22 – new date!
Time:
Carpool from Hillandale Shopping Center — depart at 8:30 a.m. (see below) ; otherwise meet at the Antietam National Battlefield at 10:00 a.m.
Cost:
- Fee: $10 per car or $5 per person
Leader: Phil Boyer, cell 301-204-5549
Location/Address:
Antietam National Battlefield Visitors Center
5831 Dunker Church Rd, Sharpsburg, MD, 21782
You can find more information about the park here, and about the battle by visiting wiki/Battle of Antietam
Carpool Location/Time: Depart at 8:30 a.m.
Park in the northeast corner of the parking lot of Hillandale Shopping Center, Silver Spring:
From New Hampshire Blvd (650), take Powder Mill Rd. to the first entrance on the right and into the lot, then an immediate left and park at the top of the lot, (catty-corner from Unique Thrift Store and opposite from Domino’s):
1731 Powder Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20903.
See arrow on map below.
Overview:
This is the site of the bloodiest day in American military history, occurring during the Civil War on September 17, 1862. The park has 3000 acres and many trails. There is a visitors center with maps, artifacts, and a movie. Also, this trip includes great nature walks, fields with memorials and markers, and the 200 year old town with its imposing cemetery. More info here.
Lunch:
Bonnie’s at the Red Byrd (out of the ’50’s place), 19409 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville, MD 21756
Photos: Antietam Battlefield Park Photos
