Saturday, September 13
Battlefield Orientation Talks - 30-minute overview of the Maryland Campaign. Starts at the Orientation Room at 9:30 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm.
Civil War Music - Join park staff to listen to and learn about the music of the time. Meet at the Dunker Church, 10:30 am, for this 45 minute program.
Ranger Guided Driving Tour - Car caravan tour of the battlefield. Follow the ranger in your vehicle to three stops. Program starts at the Orientation Room at 12:30 and lasts 2 1/2 hours.
Kids Program- Signal Flags - Interactive program on how flags were used to communicate during the Civil War. Starts at the visitor center, 10:00 am, and will last approximately 30 minutes.
Weapon Firing Demonstrations - Living history program demonstrating Civil War weapons. 45-minute program is held just outside of the visitor center at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
Battlefield Hikes - The hikes on Saturday will focus on the fighting that took place in and around the Cornfield. The morning hike will begin at 9:30 am at the New York State Monument, near the visitor center. The afternoon hike will start at 1:30 pm and meet at Tour Stop 2, The North Woods. Each program is about 2 miles in length and will last approximately 3 hours.
Sunday, September 14
Battlefield Orientation Talks - 30-minute overview of the Maryland Campaign. Starts at the Orientation Room at 9:30 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm.
Civil War Music - Join park staff to listen to and learn about the music of the time. Meet at the Dunker Church, 10:30 am, for this 45 minute program.
Ranger Guided Driving Tour - Car caravan tour of the battlefield. Follow the ranger in your vehicle to three stops. Program starts at the Orientation Room at 12:30 and lasts 2 1/2 hours.
Kids Program- Signal Flags - Interactive program on how flags were used to communicate during the Civil War. Starts at the visitor center, 10:00 am, and will last approximately 30 minutes.
The Battle of South Mountain Talk - Join author and battlefield guide, Steven Stotelmyer for a program about the Battle of South Mountain. This event will take place in the visitor center theater, at 1:00 pm and will last approximately 45 minutes.
Weapon Firing Demonstrations - Living history program demonstrating Civil War weapons. 45-minute program is held just outside of the visitor center at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
Battlefield Hikes - The hikes on Sunday will focus on the attacks made by the Federal II and IX Corps. The morning hike will begin at 9:30 am at the New York State Monument, near the visitor center. The afternoon hike will start at 1:30 pm and meet at Tour Stop 8, The Burnside Bridge. Each program is about 2 miles in length and will last approximately 3 hours.