Antietam National Battlefield lies north and east of Sharpsburg, along
Md. 34 and 65. Both routes intersect either U.S. 40 or 40A and Int. 70.
The visitor center is north of Sharpsburg on Md. 65 and is open daily
except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. All visitor center
facilities and most tour route exhibits are wheelchair accessible.
There are interpretive markers at Turner’s, Fox’s, and Crampton’s Gaps
on South Mountain (scenes of preliminary fighting) and at the
Shepherdstown (W. Va.) Ford where Lee’s army recrossed the Potomac.
While touring the park, stay alert to all traffic. Bicyclists should use
caution while descending hills. Please use trails to avoid contact with
stinging nettles, ticks, and snakes. Do not climb on cannons, monuments,
fences, or trees. Don’t spoil your visit with an accident. Note: Relic
hunting is prohibited.
Antietam National Battlefield and Cemetery are administered by the
National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. A
superintendent, whose address is Box 158, Sharpsburg, MD 21782, is in
charge. Phone: (301) 432-5124.
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