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Antietam National Battlefield - 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 Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.

Catoctin Mountain Park - President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps gave this land a second opportunity and through re-growth, a new role as a recreation area.

Gettysburg National Military Park - The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address."

Greenbelt Park - Greenbelt Park is located in suburban Greenbelt, MD. The park features a 174 site campground, nine miles of trails, and three picnic areas. The park is within driving distance of Washington, D.C.

Hampton National Historic Site - Once possibly the largest private home in America by 1790, the Hampton mansion serves as a grand example of late-Georgian architecture in America. Hampton is also the story of its people, as the estate evolved through the actions of the Ridgely family, enslaved African Americans, European indentured servants, and paid laborers within a nation struggling to define its own concept of freedom.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - A visit to this quaint, historic community, at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, is like stepping into the past. Stroll the picturesque streets, visit exhibits and museums, or hike our trails and battlefields.

Monocacy National Battlefield - During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July 9, however, Federal soldiers outnumbered three to one, fought gallantly along the banks of the Monocacy River in an effort to buy time for Union reinforcement to arrive in Washington, DC.

A complete list of National Park Service sites across the country can be found at www.nps.gov.

Local Attractions

The Baltimore Visitor Center is located at 401 Light Street. A comprehensive list of nearby restaurants, hotels, and attractions is available on Visit Baltimore's website.

For information on restaurants, hotels, and attractions in neighboring Baltimore County, visit Enjoy Baltimore County's website.

Last updated: October 17, 2019

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