Overview
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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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.
Entrance Fees
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
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Things to do
Discover Antietam National Battlefield.
Take a short hike on the Tidball Trail
20-60 MinutesA short walk/hike that is about 1/2 mile roundtrip.
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Take a Short Walk on the Antietam Remembered Trail
10-45 MinutesA 1/4 mile walk around the area adjacent to the park visitor center that explores connected subjects to the battle.
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The Union Advance Trail at Antietam
30-90 MinutesHike the Union Advance Trail to learn about the fighting around the famous Burnside Bridge.
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Visit Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center
20 MinutesThe should be the first stop for every visitor to Antietam. Rangers and volunteers provide maps and information to help you get off on the right path for your visit.
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