National Parks / Antietam National Battlefield
Antietam National Battlefield
National Battlefield — MD
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.
Current Alerts
- InformationTrail Closures due to Meadow Restoration
The Final Attack Trail and the Cornfield Trail south of Cornfield Avenue are closed due to meadow restoration work. The trails will reopen on Saturday, 8/22.
- InformationSherrick Farm Trail Detour
There is a detour on the trail due to downed trees. Our staff is working diligently to remove these from the trail.
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Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Monarch Butterfly ProgramFri Sep 11 2026Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center
- Read With a RangerSat Sep 12 2026Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center
- Battle Anniversary CommemorationWed Sep 16 2026