• Washington DC - The journey to Antietam Battlefield takes approximately 90-120 minutes, depending on the pick-up location. It’s a picturesque drive.
• Antietam National Battlefield - Upon arrival, meet the guide at the Visitor Center for a briefing and an introduction to the Maryland Campaign.
• Antietam National Battlefield - The Cornfield Stop: This 24-acre cornfield, owned by D.R. Miller, witnessed some of the most intense fighting in U.S. history. For nearly three hours, Union forces under Hooker and Mansfield clashed with Jackson’s Confederates. Many regiments on both sides suffered heavy losses. Hays’ Louisiana Brigade endured over 60-percent casualties in just 30 minutes.
• Antietam National Battlefield - Sunken Road Stop: This farm lane served as a defensive position for the Confederate center. For about three hours, 2,200 Confederates, later reinforced by additional troops, repelled attacks from a combined Union force of nearly 10,000. Eventually, just after noon, the Confederate line retreated several hundred yards to the Piper Farm. The Union attackers had sustained too many casualties to capitalize on their advantage.
• Burnside’s Bridge - Approximately 500 Confederate soldiers defended the area overlooking the Lower Bridge for three hours. Burnside’s command eventually captured the bridge and crossed Antietam Creek, pushing the Confederates back toward Sharpsburg.

A Crucial Crossing, a General’s Namesake, a Battlefield Icon

• Sharpsburg - Return transfer to the original pick-up location.

• Private transportation
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Lunch
• Snacks
• Gratuities for driver and guide

Explore the history of the Battle of Antietam with a guided tour departing from Washington, DC. Discover the details of the bloodiest single-day battle in American history and visit key sites such as the Cornfield, Sunken Road, and Burnside Bridge.

Enjoy a comfortable ride in a luxury vehicle from any location in the DC/Metro area to Antietam, the site where 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or went missing after twelve hours of intense fighting on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam marked the end of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia’s initial invasion into the North and prompted Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. This tour features an introduction to the Maryland Campaign at the Visitors Center, along with visits to the Cornfield, Sunken Road, and Burnside Bridge. It is perfect for individuals or groups interested in gaining a general understanding of the battle and the battlefield. A historian will guide the tour, offering exceptional interpretive insights into the Antietam Battlefield.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.