Spring at Antietam: Gearing up for the Sesquicentennial
Because the month of April is now upon us, we are at the start of the busy 2012 touring season for Antietam. Warmer weather means that, not only are the trees and flowers are in bloom, but it as perfect a time as any to get out onto the battlefield to see some of the most hallowed ground in American history.
To prepare for our busy upcoming season, this past Friday evening, March 30, we held our spring battlefield guide meeting at the Antietam Visitor Center. We were very thankful to have new Antietam Superintendent Susan Trail in attendance. After discussing matters of how to continue improving our organization, our guides received certificates verifying their status as an Antietam tour guide. Because most of our guides were present for the meeting, it was also a great time for a group photo.
We hope to see you at Antietam soon. With the warmer weather and the historic 150th anniversary of the battle upon us, there is no better time to visit Antietam than now.
Spring Hikes at Antietam
SHAF Spring Work Day, St. Patrick’s Day Hike Announcements
For all those who are interested in lending a hand in preserving and maintaining Antietam National Battlefield, we would like to announce that SHAF (Save Historic Antietam Foundation) will be holding its Spring Work day at the park on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2012. The group will be meeting at the Visitor Center at 9 a.m., and heading out onto the field from there. Be advised to bring gloves, water, and proper attire. Remember to dress for the weather. For more information, please visit the SHAF website (www.shaf.org) or the SHAF facebook page.
Also, Antietam National Park Service rangers will be leading a special hike covering the Irish Brigade at Antietam on that same day as well, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. The hike will begin at 1:30 at the Visitor Center. It will cover roughly 2 miles and last approximately 2 hours. For more information, check out the Antietam National Battlefield facebook page.
Welcome to the official site for the Antietam Battlefield Guide Association. The Antietam Guides are a group of historians dedicated to providing outstanding interpretive tours of the Antietam Battlefield, as well as other sites related to the Maryland Campaign of 1862. The Antietam Guides are booked through the Antietam National Battlefield Museum Store. This site offers a listing of our battlefield guides, as well as updates about our programs, what our guides are up to, and information about Antietam National Battlefield. We hope to see you at the park soon!
Antietam Battlefield Guides 