Welcome to the Antietam National Battlefield Tour
Explore and understand the Antietam Battlefield with this self-guided driving tour. See where Union and Confederate lines clashed, over and over, in a desperate struggle to maintain control. Feel the poignancy of the sacrifices made on the single bloodiest day in American history during the Civil War.
About the Tour
Welcome to a Driving tour of Antietam Battlefield at Sharpsburg is a town, Maryland! In the American Civil War, the Battle of Antietam was fought on what is now Antietam National Battlefield, in the vicinity of Antietam Creek.
You begin the Antietam tour at the Visitor Center. Driving through the West Woods was a critical natural feature during the Battle of Antietam. Once there, follow the set route in the app. Be sure to download the Action Tour Guide app beforehand (check your email for the link) so that you can start walking as soon as you arrive and drive through the famous Mumma Farm and Cemetery. By the time the Union pushes through up to that point, they find it empty, abandoned, and on fire! The retreating Confederate army destroyed the house so that the Union couldn’t use it for cover in the off chance they made it this far.
The Piper Farm to the south of Bloody Lane is Piper Farm. At the battle, the Pipers lived in a simple log cabin. Confederate generals used the farm as headquarters during the battle. Burnside’s Bridge’s next stop is a landmark on the Civil War Antietam National Battlefield. The bridge has two other names: “Rohrbach’s Bridge” and the second name “Lower Bridge.” Explore Hawkins’ Zouaves Monument, which honors the men of the 9th New York. As mentioned a moment ago, this unit nearly broke the final Confederate line. As your Antietam tour wraps up, you’ll end with the strange delectable of Antietam National Cemetery with this driving tour.
Starting Point Address: America’s National Parks Store at Antietam National Battlefield, 5831 Dunker Church Rd, Sharpsburg, MD 21782, United States
Tour Map
How does it work?
- Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions.
- Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours.
- To begin touring, go to the starting point and launch the app.
- The audio starts automatically once you reach the starting point. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
What You'll See
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Welcome
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Dunker Church
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General McClellan
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General Mansfield
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Outflanking the Enemy
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East Woods
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The Union Breaks Through
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Canons of Battery B
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Indiana State Monument
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New Jersey's Monument
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Massachusetts' Monument
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West Woods
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Pennsylvania Monument
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Maryland
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Mumma Farm and Cemetery
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Bee In Your Bonnet?
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Sunken Road
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Piles of Dead
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Observation Tower
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Irish Brigade
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Modern Weaponry
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Antietam Journalism
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Otto and Sherrick Farms
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Burnside Bridge
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McKinley Monument
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Bottlenecked at the Bridge
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Burnside’s Sideburns
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9th New York Infantry Monument
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Tolson Chapel
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Piper House
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Mount Calvary Lutheran Cemetery
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Antietam National Cemetery
Preview The Tour
Tour FAQs
Yes, Antietam Battlefield is worth visiting for its historical significance and well-preserved Civil War landscapes.
The length of the Antietam battlefield tour can vary, but a thorough visit may take several hours to explore its key sites.
The Battle of Antietam resulted in approximately 23,000 casualties, making it one of the bloodiest battles in American history.
The Battle of Antietam is often considered one of the bloodiest single-day battles in history due to the high number of casualties.
The battle is named after Antietam Creek, which runs through the area where the battle took place.
Yes, Abraham Lincoln visited Antietam several days after the battle and used it as an opportunity to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
Antietam National Battlefield is owned and managed by the National Park Service.
Yes, visitors can drive through the Antietam battlefield to explore its various sites and monuments.
The time it takes to go through Antietam battlefield can vary based on your interests, but a comprehensive visit could take a few hours.
There are around 96 monuments and markers at Antietam National Battlefield, commemorating various units and individuals who participated in the battle.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions:
- App on your phone: A link to download the Action Tour Guide App and Password for your tours.
- Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on your next trip within 1 year of your purchase.
- Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat, or Email.
- At your own pace: No group. Take breaks for photos/ snacks/hikes. Go at your own pace.
- Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
- Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated videos, text, and hidden gems.
Exclusions:
- Transportation, parking fees, food, and drinks.
- Entry tickets or reservations to any attractions along the route.
- Car Rental: Please arrange a rental car at the closest airport or train station.