Washington DC Antietam Battlefield History Tour

Step back in time on a private journey to Antietam, site of the bloodiest single day in American history. Travel in comfort from the DC area with a professional historian guide and discover where 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or went missing during the pivotal Battle of Antietam. Explore the Visitor Center, then walk the hallowed grounds of the Cornfield, Sunken Road (Bloody Lane), and Burnside Bridge—each etched with stories of courage and sacrifice. Learn how this Union victory ended Lee’s first invasion of the North and inspired Lincoln’s preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. This immersive 7-hour experience is fully private, customizable, and perfect for history enthusiasts seeking an in-depth look at a turning point of the Civil War.

Not included:

• Gratuities for driver and guide

What to expect:

Duration: 7 hours

Washington DC

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Transfer to the Antietam Battlefield is between 90-120 minutes depending on where we will pick you up from. Its a very scenic ride

1 hour, 50 minutes

Antietam National Battlefield

5831 Dunker Church Rd., , Sharpsburg, 21782, Maryland

Upon Arrival, you will meet your guide at the Visitor Center where you will be briefed an given an introduction to the Maryland Campaign

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Antietam National Battlefield

5831 Dunker Church Rd., , Sharpsburg, 21782, Maryland

The Cornfield Stop: This 24-acre cornfield, owned by D.R. Miller, saw some of U.S. history's most horrific fight­ing. For nearly three hours, Hooker and Mansfield's Union forces battled Jackson's Confederates. Many regiments on both sides were cut to pieces. Hays' Louisiana Brigade suffered over 60-percent casual­ties in 30 minutes.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Antietam National Battlefield

5831 Dunker Church Rd., , Sharpsburg, 21782, Maryland

Sunken Road Stop: This farm lane served as a breastwork for the Con­federate center. For about three hours 2,200 Confederates, later reinforced by ad­ditional troops, held off the attacks of a combined Union force numbering nearly 10,000. Finally, just after noon, this thin gray line collapsed and fell back several hundred yards to the Piper Farm. The Union attackers had suffered too many casualties to pursue their advantage.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Burnside's Bridge

5831 Dunker Church Road, Sharpsburg, Maryland

About 500 Confederate soldiers held the area overlooking the Lower Bridge for three hours. Burnside's command finally cap­tured the bridge and crossed Antietam Creek, which forced the Confederates back toward Sharpsburg.
A Crucial Crossing, a General's Namesake, a Battlefield Icon

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sharpsburg

Sharpsburg, Maryland

Transfer back to where you were initially picked up

1 hour, 45 minutes