Antietam Battlefield Private Tour Incl. Transport from DC Area
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.
Duration7 hoursLanguages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Washington DCWashington DC, District of ColumbiaTransfer to the Antietam Battlefield is between 90-120 minutes depending on where we will pick you up from. Its a very scenic rideDuration: 1 hour and 50 minutesStop At: Antietam National Battlefield5831 Dunker Church Rd., , Sharpsburg, MarylandUpon Arrival, you will meet your guide at the Visitor Center where you will be briefed an given an introduction to the Maryland CampaignDuration: 1 hourStop At: Antietam National Battlefield5831 Dunker Church Rd., , Sharpsburg, MarylandThe 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.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Antietam National Battlefield5831 Dunker Church Rd., , Sharpsburg, MarylandSunken 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. Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Burnside's Bridge5831 Dunker Church Road, Sharpsburg, MarylandAbout 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 IconDuration: 45 minutesStop At: SharpsburgSharpsburg, MarylandTransfer back to where you were initially picked upDuration: 1 hour and 45 minutesAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Gratuities for driver and guide
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.
Duration7 hoursLanguages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Washington DCWashington DC, District of ColumbiaTransfer to the Antietam Battlefield is between 90-120 minutes depending on where we will pick you up from. Its a very scenic rideDuration: 1 hour and 50 minutesStop At: Antietam National Battlefield5831 Dunker Church Rd., , Sharpsburg, MarylandUpon Arrival, you will meet your guide at the Visitor Center where you will be briefed an given an introduction to the Maryland CampaignDuration: 1 hourStop At: Antietam National Battlefield5831 Dunker Church Rd., , Sharpsburg, MarylandThe 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.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Antietam National Battlefield5831 Dunker Church Rd., , Sharpsburg, MarylandSunken 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. Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Burnside's Bridge5831 Dunker Church Road, Sharpsburg, MarylandAbout 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 IconDuration: 45 minutesStop At: SharpsburgSharpsburg, MarylandTransfer back to where you were initially picked upDuration: 1 hour and 45 minutesAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Gratuities for driver and guide
Need To Know Info
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