National Park Service Site · Sharpsburg, Maryland
Antietam National Battlefield
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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.
Visiting
- Designation
- National Battlefield
- Owned or managed by
- National Park Service
- Address
- 5831 Dunker Church Rd., Sharpsburg, MD, 21782 · Map and directions
- Hours
The park grounds and park tour roads close at dark. (20 minutes after sunset).
Wednesday: Sunrise to Sunset · Monday: Sunrise to Sunset · Thursday: Sunrise to Sunset · Sunday: Sunrise to Sunset · Tuesday: Sunrise to Sunset · Friday: Sunrise to Sunset · Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset
- Admission and 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
Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25.00 — $25 per passenger bus/sedan with 1-6 people
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups: Free — To request an Academic Fee Waiver for your group, click on the link for further details.
- Getting there
Ten miles south of I-70 on Maryland Route 65
- Periods interpreted
- American Civil War, Reconstruction
- Official page
- https://www.nps.gov/anti/index.htm (opens nps.gov in a new tab)
- Official contact
- https://www.nps.gov/anti/index.htm/contacts.htm (opens nps.gov in a new tab)
Current alerts from the source
- Sherrick Farm Trail Detour (Information) — There is a detour on the trail due to downed trees. Our staff is working diligently to remove these from the trail.
Visitor centers
- Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center — The park visitor center is a great place to begin your visit. We have a film that runs every 1/2 hour, small museum, book store, and restrooms. Park staff can provide a map and directions on the best
Programs and events
Battle Anniversary Commemoration
Dates: Sept. 16–20
Battle Anniversary and Aftermath of Battle Commemoration: programming will include hikes, tours, living history demonstrations, wet plate photography demonstrations, and information about medical care during the Civil War. Click on the link for the full schedule.
Revolutionary War & Civil War Weekend
Dates: Sept. 26
Join NPS staff and volunteers for a weekend event focusing on the founding of our nation, including the life and gear of Revolutionary War and Civil War soldiers, weapons firing demonstrations, and specialty programs in the visitor center theater. Saturday 26th Weapons Firing Demos at the New York State Monument, 11a & 1p. Join us for a compare and contrast program looking at 18th vs 19th century weapons. After the firing demonstration, visitors will have a chance to view the weapons, equipment, and clothing that was used by soldiers from the Revolutionary War and Civil War. From Philadelphia to Sharpsburg - Join the park rangers from IndependenceNational Historical Park and Antietam National Battlefield for an interpretive program focusing on the history of the Philadelphia Associators during the Revolutionary War and their legacy in arms during the Battle of Antietam through the action of the 72nd PA. Visitor Center Theater @ 3p. Life of a Revolutionary War and Civil War Soldier . This is a non-firing demo. Join National Park Service staff for a compare and contrast program looking at 18th and 19th century gear and weapons. This program will focus on similarities and differences between the equipment, clothing, and tools used by soldiers during the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. This program will be on-going throughout the day at Auto Tour Stop 1, Dunker Church. Sunday, 27th Weapons Firing Demos at the New York State Monument, 11a & 1p. Join us for a compare and contrast program looking at 18th vs 19th century weapons. After the firing demonstration, visitors will have a chance to view the weapons, equipment, and clothing that was used by soldiers from the Revolutionary War and Civil War. Bringing Independence Hall to Antietam - Join a park ranger from Independence National Historical Park for an interpretive program focusing on the evolution of Independence Hall, from Pennsylvania State House to National Park Service site. Program will be held in the Visitor Center Theater, 3p. Life of a Revolutionary War and Civil War Soldier . This is a non-firing demo. Join National Park Service staff for a compare and contrast program looking at 18th and 19th century gear and weapons. This program will focus on similarities and differences between the equipment, clothing, and tools used by soldiers during the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. This program will be on-going throughout the day at Auto Tour Stop 1, Dunker Church.
Artillery Firing Demonstration
Dates: Oct. 3
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.
Artillery Firing Demonstration
Dates: Oct. 4
Confederate living history volunteers will present artillery firing demonstrations near the New York State Monument at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Book Reading
Dates: Nov. 11
Join us for a children's picture book reading of “For a Soldier at Antietam” at the Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center, followed by a short question and answer session with the author and a make and take activity.
Memorial Illumination
Dates: Dec. 5
Antietam National Battlefield will host the Annual Memorial Illumination on Saturday, December 5, 2026 to honor the 23,000 casualties from the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862.
Recent past events (1)
- Read With a Ranger — 2026-09-12
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