Survival

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    The Families of Antietam Battlefield

    Short histories of the families and farmsteads that visitors will encounter as the tour the Antietam Battlefield.

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    Photography

    Alexander Gardner arrived a few days after the battle and took numerous glass plate images. Read more about photography here.

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    Women at Antietam

    Read more about the women who experienced Antietam or had connections to the bloodiest day in American History.

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    Mumma Bible

    The Mumma Bible has a fascinating history. Read how it was taken from the field, only to be returned years later.

 

Last updated: September 16, 2020

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Sharpsburg, MD 21782

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