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What to do and see in Sharpsburg, Maryland (MD): The Best Things to do
Sharpsburg is a town in Washington County, Maryland, United States, located approximately 13 miles (21 km) south of Hagerstown. The population was 705 at the 2010 census.
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1. Antietam National Battlefield
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5.0 based on 1,373 reviews
The Bloodiest One Day Battle in American History: 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 to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. Antietam National Battlefield is located in western Maryland, 10 miles south of Hagerstown in Washington County. The best place to start your visit is at the park visitor center. The GPS address for the visitor center is 5831 Dunker Church Road, Sharpsburg, Maryland, 21782. We have brochures, museum exhibits, a film, a museum store, and park rangers and volunteers on duty to help you get oriented. The battlefield is approximately 3,000 acres that you can explore in your car or by walking. Operating Hours & Seasons: Open All Year, The Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Park Grounds are open daylight hours. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day The park has an entrance fee of $5.00 Per Person (age 16 or older; 15 and under FREE) or $10.00 Per Vehicle.
Reviewed By TrojanSkyCop1 - Reston, United States
After first reading about the Battle of Antietam way back in 1985 as a mere 10 y/o lad, it was so great to finally see it up close and personal. Sorry I’m 3 weeks late with posting these, but anyway, here are the pics from my trip to Antietam Battlefield on the last weekend of August. I had an amazing tour guide by the name of Justin Mayhue, a retired Fire Chief who personally knows/knew American Civil War authors such as Perry Jamieson (author of “Attack and Die”) and the late Joseph L. Harsh (“Taken at the Flood”). Justin has an incredible wealth of knowledge!
2. Antietam Creek Vineyards
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By HappyNewlywed08 - Philadelphia, United States
I strongly recommend a stop here if you are visiting the battlefields or anywhere in the area. It was so much better than we expected. First, the wine is good. Often we stop at local wineries and the wine is just so-so or not good at all. The wine here is GOOD. You get 3 white and 2 red samples in a 5 wine tasting for $10. The 4 adults with me liked all of them. It was a gorgeous day. The property is beautiful. There are a ton of picnic benches. A lot of people finished the tastings, purchased a bottle or full glass and sat around the picnic tables. Some brought their own nibbles like cheese and crackers. Our kids sat on a towel near our picnic table and ate goldfish crackers relaxed. It is not stuffy at all. The husband and wife owner were extremely friendly and welcoming. I am not sure whether there is indoor seating or tasting but it is perfect outside with nice weather. I can't say enough good things about this place.
3. Green Hill Farm
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
4. Antietam National Cemetery
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4.5 based on 119 reviews
Part of the National Cemetery System, this site is where more than 4,776 Union soldiers are buried from the historic battle of Antietam, Monocacy and other military actions in Maryland.
5. Antietam Creek
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
A gentle stream that winds through 22 miles of beautiful scenery and past sites steeped in historical significance; a pleasurable trip for paddlers and other sightseers.
Reviewed By miiailliano - Mount Airy, United States
Antietam Creek is now my favorite place to kayak. It takes us about 4 hours to go from Devil’s Backbone to Burnside Bridge. There are a few challenging areas to maneuver through, which keeps the trip exciting. I wouldn’t take a beginner there unless they have a guide. It’s so peaceful and beautiful, and lots of wildlife! Weekdays are best, weekends can get crowded with tubers. We’ve seen a Barred Owl (!!), beavers, Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, and numerous birds, deer. Serenity at it’s best!!
6. The Kennedy Farm
7. Burnside's Bridge
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4.5 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By TrojanSkyCop1 - Reston, United States
After first reading about the Battle of Antietam way back in 1985 as a mere 10 y/o lad, it was so great to finally see the iconic bridge it up close and personal. I hasten to add that I had an amazing tour guide by the name of Justin Mayhue, a retired Fire Chief who personally knows/knew American Civil War authors such as Perry Jamieson (author of “Attack and Die”) and the late Joseph L. Harsh (“Taken at the Flood”). Justin has an incredible wealth of knowledge!
8. Gen. Robert E. Lee's Headquarters Monument
9. Antietam Gallery
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
10. Ferry Hill Plantation
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3.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Ferry Hill Plantation has stood on the bluffs on the Potomac River overlooking the Shepherdstown Pike and the town of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, since the early 19th century. John Blackford built the home in 1812 while operating a ferry across the river and utilizing the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to transport goods. In 1861, Henry Kyd Douglas lived at Ferry Hill with his parents. When the Civil War began, he enlisted in the Confederate Army, saw duty on Stonewall Jackson's staff and later wrote a best-selling book, I Rode With Stonewall. The house was converted into a restaurant from 1941 to 1974. From 1979 to 2001, the house served as headquarters of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Today, it is open to visitors and provides educational exhibits, an authentic portrait of the Old South.
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