https://www.nps.gov/anti News releases from Antietam National Battlefield. en-us https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-d-c-provide-more-than-42-000-meals-of-donated-venison-to-neighbors.htm Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:00 EST Venison donations from national parks of the National Capital Region in 2025. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-d-c-provide-more-than-42-000-meals-of-donated-venison-to-neighbors.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-national-battlefield-to-premiere-new-park-film-november-11.htm Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:37:00 EST SHARPSBURG, Md.—On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Antietam National Battlefield will premiere its new film "Remembering Antietam" at the Maryland Theater in Hagerstown, Maryland at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The premiere will include a question-and-answer session about the making of the film and a reception co-sponsored by the Hagerstown & Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Maryland Theatre is located at 21 South Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740. The film will begin showing at the Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center on November 12. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-national-battlefield-to-premiere-new-park-film-november-11.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/prescribed-fire-planned-for-antietam-national-battlefield-rescheduled-for-sept-23-oct-11.htm Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:42:00 EST Antietam National Battlefield is preparing for a prescribed fire between Sept.23 and Oct. 11, weather permitting. The planned fire will be on approximately 40 acres around Final Attack Trail and east of Branch Ave. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/prescribed-fire-planned-for-antietam-national-battlefield-rescheduled-for-sept-23-oct-11.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-national-battlefield-to-commemorate-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-1924-marine-corps-maneuvers.htm Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:30:00 EST Join Antietam National Battlefield on Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Marine Corps Maneuvers. Free, family-friendly presentations, music, equipment displays and living history will explore the importance of the United States military in the establishment and early history of this Civil War battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-national-battlefield-to-commemorate-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-1924-marine-corps-maneuvers.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/prescribed-fire-planned-for-antietam-national-battlefield-the-week-of-sept-2.htm Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:10:00 EST Antietam National Battlefield is preparing for a prescribed fire the week of Sept. 2, weather permitting. The planned fire will be on approximately 40 acres around Final Attack Trail and east of Branch Ave. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/prescribed-fire-planned-for-antietam-national-battlefield-the-week-of-sept-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-d-c-donate-venison.htm Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:18:00 EST Eight national parks in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia have concluded this year’s annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. These parks donated more than 13,000 pounds of venison to local nonprofit organizations that will serve approximately 55,000 meals to families in need.   https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-d-c-donate-venison.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/2024-memorial-day-commemoration.htm Fri, 03 May 2024 04:48:00 EST 2024 Memorial Day Commemoration at the Antietam National Cemetery https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/2024-memorial-day-commemoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/hafe/learn/news/2024-04-24-deer-test-positive-for-cwd.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:53:00 EST During recent white-tailed deer reduction operations and subsequent disease sampling at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, two deer tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Both animals were from the Jefferson County, West Virginia portion of the park. This is the first CWD-positive detection at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/hafe/learn/news/2024-04-24-deer-test-positive-for-cwd.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/andrew-banasik-selected-as-superintendent-of-antietam-national-battlefield.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:18:00 EST Andrew Banasik has been selected to serve as the new superintendent of Antietam National Battlefield. He currently serves as the superintendent of Monocacy National Battlefield. Banasik begins his new role May 19. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/andrew-banasik-selected-as-superintendent-of-antietam-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/three-white-tailed-deer-test-positive-for-chronic-wasting-disease-in-antietam-and-monocacy-national-battlefields.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:30:00 EST During recent white-tailed deer reduction operations and subsequent disease sampling at Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields, the National Park Service (NPS) received positive test results for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Two deer tested positive at Antietam and one at Monocacy. These are the first CWD-positive detections for national parks in the state of Maryland. However, CWD has been present in Maryland since 2010. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/three-white-tailed-deer-test-positive-for-chronic-wasting-disease-in-antietam-and-monocacy-national-battlefields.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/private-soldier-monument-project.htm Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:10:00 EST Private Soldier Monument at Antietam National Cemetery recently renovated. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/private-soldier-monument-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/commemorate-juneteenth-at-your-local-national-parks.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:41:00 EST As Juneteenth National Independence Day approaches, the National Park Service (NPS) invites you to celebrate this important holiday at nearby national parks. National parks across the Washington, D.C. area will host events commemorating the long, hard road to freedom for African Americans in the United States. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/commemorate-juneteenth-at-your-local-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/join-us-in-observance-of-memorial-day-at-antietam-national-battlefield.htm Wed, 17 May 2023 06:10:00 EST On Monday, May 29, 2023, starting at 11:00 a.m., the National Park Service (NPS) will present a Memorial Day Program at Antietam National Cemetery. The NPS will host keynote speaker, Dr. James Broomall, Hagerstown Choral Arts, living history volunteers, and Master Sergeant Geoff Blankenship and Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Ron Glazer of the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, WV. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/join-us-in-observance-of-memorial-day-at-antietam-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-west-virginia-and-d-c-provide-more-than-48-000-meals-of-donated-venison-to-neighbors.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:49:00 EST Seven national parks in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia have concluded this year’s annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. These parks donated more than 12,000 pounds of venison to local nonprofit organizations that will serve approximately 48,000 meals to families in need. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-west-virginia-and-d-c-provide-more-than-48-000-meals-of-donated-venison-to-neighbors.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/national-park-service-taking-steps-to-protect-visitors-and-historic-resources-at-antietam-national-cemetery.htm Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:14:00 EST For the safety of visitors and staff and to protect historic resources, Antietam National Battlefield will remove 47 trees from Antietam National Cemetery this April. Portions of the trees will be saved and milled for historic preservation projects around the park. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/national-park-service-taking-steps-to-protect-visitors-and-historic-resources-at-antietam-national-cemetery.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:20:00 EST Most forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/prescribed-fire-planned-for-week-of-march-13-at-antietam-national-battlefield.htm Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:56:00 EST The National Park Service is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire at Antietam National Battlefield the week of March 13, depending on weather conditions. The planned fire operations will cover 26 acres, southeast of the intersection at Cornfield Ave and Dunker Church Rd. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/prescribed-fire-planned-for-week-of-march-13-at-antietam-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-west-virginia-to-reduce-white-tailed-deer-populations-this-winter.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:33:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park, Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields, Manassas National Battlefield Park, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Harpers Ferry national historical parks will conduct deer management operations in 2023 to protect and restore native plants, promote healthy and diverse forests, and preserve historic landscapes. Operations will take place from Jan. 30 to April 30, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-west-virginia-to-reduce-white-tailed-deer-populations-this-winter.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-national-battlefield-will-update-park-general-management-plan-to-enhance-historic-landscape.htm Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:16:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is taking steps to restore the natural and historic landscapes at Antietam National Battlefield. After completing an Environmental Assessment (EA) and public engagement process, the park is amending its General Management Plan to include a Landscape Management Plan. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-national-battlefield-will-update-park-general-management-plan-to-enhance-historic-landscape.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/ncr-rangers-introduce-local-students-to-careers-in-the-nps-at-boonsboro-high-school-career-day.htm Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:36:00 EST The event offered students classes on how to create resumes, a panel discussing college life, an “Adulting 101” course about finances, and more. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/ncr-rangers-introduce-local-students-to-careers-in-the-nps-at-boonsboro-high-school-career-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-tourism-in-maryland-creates-344-3-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:36:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6,675,119 visitors to national parks in Maryland spent $246.6 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 2,940 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $344.3 million. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-tourism-in-maryland-creates-344-3-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-national-battlefield-seeks-input-on-environmental-assessment-to-improve-park-landscape-management-strategies.htm Thu, 07 Jul 2022 08:51:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the development of a Landscape Management Plan for Antietam National Battlefield. You’re invited to submit your feedback on the EA from July 7 through August 8. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-national-battlefield-seeks-input-on-environmental-assessment-to-improve-park-landscape-management-strategies.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/join-us-at-antietam-national-battlefield-to-commemorate-and-learn-the-history-of-memorial-day.htm Fri, 13 May 2022 07:08:00 EST After a two-year hiatus, Antietam National Battlefield will once again commemorate Memorial Day with an in-person program on Monday, May 30 at 11 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/join-us-at-antietam-national-battlefield-to-commemorate-and-learn-the-history-of-memorial-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/prescribed-fire.htm Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:06:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire at Antietam National Battlefield the week of March 21, depending on weather conditions. The planned fire will be on approximately two acres at the historic Burnside Bridge overlook. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/prescribed-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/deer-in-dc-area-national-parks-test-positive-for-the-virus-that-causes-covid-19.htm Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:37:00 EST During recent, routine white-tailed deer management operations and subsequent disease sampling at Catoctin Mountain Park, Rock Creek Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Pennsylvania State University researchers found positive results for SARS-CoV2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) in the park deer population. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/deer-in-dc-area-national-parks-test-positive-for-the-virus-that-causes-covid-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2021-2022-deer-management.htm Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:59:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park, Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Harpers Ferry national historical parks will conduct deer management operations in 2022 to protect and restore native plants, promote healthy and diverse forests, and preserve historic landscapes.  https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2021-2022-deer-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-national-battlefield-seeks-input-on-plan-to-improve-park-landscape-management-strategies.htm Fri, 08 Oct 2021 06:02:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing a Landscape Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA) for Antietam National Battlefield. The plan will define the framework for the treatment of the battlefield landscape and describe specific guidelines and tasks to maintain and enhance the park’s historic character. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-national-battlefield-seeks-input-on-plan-to-improve-park-landscape-management-strategies.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2021-venison-donation.htm Wed, 05 May 2021 04:39:00 EST Seven national parks in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia have concluded this year’s annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. These parks donated more than 11,000 pounds of venison to local nonprofit organizations that will serve approximately 44,000 meals to families in need. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2021-venison-donation.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/national-park-service-to-begin-6-8-million-visitor-center-rehabilitation-at-antietam-national-battlefield.htm Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:32:00 EST This spring, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin a $6.8 million project to rehabilitate and preserve the visitor center at Antietam National Battlefield. Through this rehabilitation, the NPS will bring the almost 60-year-old facility into the 21st century to preserve the building and provide improved visitor services. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/national-park-service-to-begin-6-8-million-visitor-center-rehabilitation-at-antietam-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/prescribed-fire-at-antietam-national-battlefield-3-23-2021.htm Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:46:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire at Antietam National Battlefield tomorrow, March 23, weather and vegetation conditions permitting. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/prescribed-fire-at-antietam-national-battlefield-3-23-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-park-service-to-reduce-white-tailed-deer-populations-in-six-maryland-virginia-and-west-virginia-national-parks.htm Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:00:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park , Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields, Manassas National Battlefield Park, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Harpers Ferry national historical parks will conduct deer management operations in 2021 to protect and restore native plants, promote healthy and diverse forests and preserve historic landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-park-service-to-reduce-white-tailed-deer-populations-in-six-maryland-virginia-and-west-virginia-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/anti-vandalism-july2020.htm Sat, 18 Jul 2020 04:00:00 EST US Park Rangers of Antietam National Battlefield are investigating recent graffiti vandalism to a statue in the park. Provide tips at www.nps.gov/ISB > "Submit a Tip" https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/anti-vandalism-july2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:09:00 EST In response to public health guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state health departments in Virginia and Maryland and in the District of Columbia, and local health departments in the counties of Alexandria, Va., Allegheny, Md., Arlington, Va., Fairfax, Va., Frederick, Md., Jefferson, W.Va., Loudon, Va., Montgomery, Md., Prince George, Md., Prince William, Va., and Washington, Md., the National Park Service (NPS) has implemented additional facility closures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).   https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-the-national-capital-area-modify-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:47:00 EST WASHINGTON – National parks in the greater Washington area are modifying their operations to promote social distancing and implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-the-national-capital-area-modify-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-md-national-parks-in-february.htm Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:58:00 EST Four national parks in western Maryland: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (NHP), Antietam and Monocacy National Battlefields and Catoctin Mountain Park will conduct deer management operations in Feb. and March 2020 to protect and restore native plants, promote healthy and diverse forests and preserve historic landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-md-national-parks-in-february.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/2020-entrance-fee-increase.htm Sat, 28 Dec 2019 04:56:00 EST Antietam National Battlefield will increase its entrance fees on Jan.1, 2020 as part of the National Park Service’s ongoing efforts to address infrastructure needs and improve future visitor experiences. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/2020-entrance-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/tourism-at-greater-washington-area-national-parks-creates-1-58-billion-in-economic-benefit.htm Tue, 28 May 2019 06:29:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 54 million visitors to national parks in and around the nation’s capital spent nearly $1.1 billion in 2018. That spending resulted in 14,984 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the regional economy of $1.58 billion. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/tourism-at-greater-washington-area-national-parks-creates-1-58-billion-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-battlefield-memorial-day-commemoration.htm Tue, 21 May 2019 08:18:00 EST Memorial Day Commemoration program will be held May 27, 2019 at Antietam National Battlefield. The program starts at 11am in the National Cemetery. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-battlefield-memorial-day-commemoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-dc-provide-more-than-75-000-meals-to-neighbors-with-donated-venison.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2019 09:01:00 EST Six national parks in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia have concluded annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. The parks, ranging from Civil War battlefields to urban parks, donated more than 19,000 pounds of venison, equalling over 75,000 meals to local nonprofits. These nonprofits serve meals locally and across the region to families in need. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-dc-provide-more-than-75-000-meals-to-neighbors-with-donated-venison.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/national-park-service-plans-prescribed-fire-at-antietam-national-battlefield.htm Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:07:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing for a prescribed fire at Antietam National Battlefield between March 26 and April 5, 2019. These dates may be extended depending upon weather conditions. The 13-acre planned fire will be on the historic Otto and Sherrick Farm fields. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/national-park-service-plans-prescribed-fire-at-antietam-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-maryland-national-parks-in-february.htm Tue, 05 Feb 2019 06:44:00 EST To protect and restore native vegetation, promote healthy and diverse forests and preserve historic landscapes, four western Maryland national parks are preparing to implement previously approved white-tailed deer management plans. The National Park Service (NPS) will donate all suitable meat from reduction activities to local food banks. Last year, national parks in western Maryland and the District of Columbia donated more than 14,000 pounds of venison to local food banks. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-maryland-national-parks-in-february.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-national-battlefield-set-to-increase-fees.htm Mon, 10 Dec 2018 07:40:00 EST As part of its ongoing efforts to address aging park infrastructure and improve future visitor experiences, entrance fees for Antietam National Battlefield will increase on January 1, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-national-battlefield-set-to-increase-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/trailandtourimprovementsapproved.htm Tue, 17 Jul 2018 04:53:00 EST A newly approved plan will increase visitor access to key battlefield locations by repositioning and reconfiguring three of the 11 tour stops, expanding and connecting the trail system, and fully integrating the 946 acres acquired since the completion of the 1992 general management plan. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/trailandtourimprovementsapproved.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-national-battlefield-proposes-improvements-to-park-trail-system.htm Sun, 22 Apr 2018 21:32:00 EST Plan promotes safety, provides better connections to newer park lands and better connects visitors to the stories of Antietam https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-national-battlefield-proposes-improvements-to-park-trail-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-and-dc-provide-more-than-50-000-meals-to-neighbors-with-donated-venison.htm Mon, 09 Apr 2018 10:00:00 EST Four national parks in Maryland and the District of Columbia recently concluded annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. Two Civil War battlefields, a 5,810-acre hardwood mountain forest and a national park in the heart of our nation’s capital, donated more than 14,000 pounds of venison to local non-profits that serve those in need. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-and-dc-provide-more-than-50-000-meals-to-neighbors-with-donated-venison.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-maryland-national-parks.htm Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:00:00 EST Forests and cultural landscapes continue recovery from heavy deer browse https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-maryland-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/bridge-dedication.htm Fri, 07 Apr 2017 12:20:00 EST On Friday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m., Antietam National Battlefield will hold a ceremony to rededicate the historic Burnside Bridge. This ceremony is open to the public and will be held at the bridge. Speakers will include officials from the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/bridge-dedication.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/burnside-bridge-project-completed.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2016 05:25:00 EST The Burnside Bridge restoration is complete and the bridge is once again open for visitors to cross. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/burnside-bridge-project-completed.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/visitoruseplan.htm Fri, 04 Nov 2016 07:48:00 EST Share your ideas for a seamless Antietam experience https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/visitoruseplan.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/western-maryland-parks-to-implement-white-tailed-deer-management-plans.htm Tue, 04 Oct 2016 05:04:00 EST To provide for long-term protection and restoration of native vegetation, promote healthy and diverse forests and protect historic landscapes, three Western Maryland National Parks are preparing to implement previously approved white-tailed deer management plans this year. The National Park Service (NPS) will donate all suitable meat from reduction activities to local food banks. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/western-maryland-parks-to-implement-white-tailed-deer-management-plans.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/farmpermit.htm Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:48:00 EST 197 acres at Antietam Battlefield are available starting 1 Oct for farming through the park's special park use permit program. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/farmpermit.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/bridgework.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2015 05:32:00 EST On October 10 the Burnside Bridge will be closed for major repairs to the historic structure. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/bridgework.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/ekip-press-release.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2015 07:06:00 EST Antietam National Battlefield launches Every Kid in a Park Pass. Fourth graders and their families eligible for free Access to federal lands and waters nationwide https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/ekip-press-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/lease-land-at-roulette-farm-for-hay.htm Tue, 07 Jul 2015 21:27:00 EST Lease 37 acres at Antietam Battlefield for hay. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/lease-land-at-roulette-farm-for-hay.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-national-battlefield-will-increase-entrance-and-group-campground-fees-beginning-june-1-2015.htm Wed, 13 May 2015 09:40:00 EST Antietam Battlefield Fee Increase https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam-national-battlefield-will-increase-entrance-and-group-campground-fees-beginning-june-1-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-comments-on-invasive-plant-management-plan-for-15-national-capital-region-parks.htm Mon, 11 May 2015 10:26:00 EST NPS seeks public comment https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-comments-on-invasive-plant-management-plan-for-15-national-capital-region-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/Washignton-DC-Area-National-Parks-Join-Find-Your-Park-Movement.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2015 09:55:00 EST National Park Week 2015 Encourages Everyone to Find Your Park https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/Washignton-DC-Area-National-Parks-Join-Find-Your-Park-Movement.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/fees.htm Tue, 13 Jan 2015 07:39:00 EST Antietam National Battlefield invites the public to comment on proposed entrance fee and group campground increases in 2015. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/maryland-emancipation-day-at-antietam-battlefield.htm Sun, 19 Oct 2014 10:06:00 EST Maryland Emancipation Day at Antietam National Battlefield https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/maryland-emancipation-day-at-antietam-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/nps-approves-battlefield-white-tailed-deer-management-plan.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2014 10:42:00 EST NPS Deer Management Plan Approval https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/nps-approves-battlefield-white-tailed-deer-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/shepherdstown.htm Fri, 08 Aug 2014 12:30:00 EST National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on the Shepherdstown Battlefield Special Resource Study/Boundary Study/Environmental Assessment https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/shepherdstown.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/national-park-service-releases-final-deer-management-plan-for-three-washington-area-civil-war-battlefields.htm Fri, 01 Aug 2014 09:30:00 EST Today, the National Park Service (NPS) released the final version of its plan to manage white-tailed deer populations at Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields (Md.) and Manassas National Battlefield Park (Va.). The plan is now open for public review until September 3, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/national-park-service-releases-final-deer-management-plan-for-three-washington-area-civil-war-battlefields.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/tracktrails.htm Wed, 12 Feb 2014 06:49:00 EST Antietam National Battlefield announces the opening of a “Kids in the Parks Track Trail.” https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/tracktrails.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/filmpremiere.htm Tue, 04 Feb 2014 11:25:00 EST Civil War: The Untold Story a visually stunning new 5-part documentary series narrated by Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey) and produced for public television by Great Divide Pictures. Antietam National Battlefield in partnership with the Washington County Free Library and the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area will premiere the series on Thursday nights, March 13, 20 and 27 at 7:00 at the park visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/filmpremiere.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/bridge-closure.htm Fri, 17 Jan 2014 15:31:00 EST A section of stone wall on the upstream side of the Burnside Bridge at Antietam National Battlefield has fallen into Antietam Creek, and the National Park Service has temporarily closed this pedestrian bridge. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/bridge-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam2014.htm Wed, 18 Dec 2013 06:16:00 EST Visitor Center operating hours for 2014 https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/antietam2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/army-band-performs-at-antietam.htm Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:18:00 EST The 229th Army Band will perform a concert at Antietam on June 21. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/army-band-performs-at-antietam.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/trail-grant.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:12:00 EST National Park Foundation Awards Antietam National Battlefield a 2012 Active Trails Program Grant - One of Thirteen National Parks Participating in Foundation’s 2012 Active Trails Program https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/trail-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/militarypass.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:03:00 EST On May 19 – Armed Forces Day – the National Park Service will begin issuing an annual pass offering free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/militarypass.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/spring-battlefield-hikes.htm Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:11:00 EST Spring Hikes https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/spring-battlefield-hikes.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-comment-on-the-shepherdstown-battlefield-special-resource-study-environmental-assessment.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:35:00 EST Public Reveiw and Comments Sought https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-comment-on-the-shepherdstown-battlefield-special-resource-study-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/research-program.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:32:00 EST Come discover how to use records at the National Archives https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/research-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/archeology.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:50:00 EST This fall a three year project to survey, identify and evaluate archeological resources within lands acquired in the last ten years will begin at Antietam National Battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/archeology.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/chieftour.htm Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:37:00 EST General Martin Dempsey, who has been selected by the President to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, six other Army four star generals and the Sergeant Major of the Army toured Antietam National Battlefield on 29 June. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/chieftour.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/music-weekend.htm Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Music played an important role for soldiers in camp and on the battlefield. Join us for a weekend of 19th Century songs and music on June 25-26. https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/music-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/shepherdstown-study.htm Mon, 02 May 2011 20:00:00 EST National Park Service begins Special Resource Study of Shepherdstown Battlefield https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/shepherdstown-study.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/deer-meeting-rescheduled.htm Mon, 02 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Meetings Rescheduled - Antietam National Battlefield, Monocacy National Battlefield and Manassas National Battlefield Park Seek Public Input on Deer Management Plan and EIS https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/deer-meeting-rescheduled.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2011.htm Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST 2011 Jr Ranger Day https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/public-input-meeting-on-deer-mgnt-plan-and-eis.htm Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST Antietam National Battlefield, Monocacy National Battlefield and Manassas National Battlefield Park Seek Public Input on Deer Management Plan and EIS https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/public-input-meeting-on-deer-mgnt-plan-and-eis.htm https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/2011-spring-hikes.htm Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST 2011 Spring Hikes https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/news/2011-spring-hikes.htm