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Civil War Photography Weekend

Antietam National Battlefield

Special Event
  • Aug 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM
  • Free

10:30 AM, 1:30 PM: Wet Plate Photography Demonstrations

Join living history volunteers for a talk about the process of wet plate photography; programs will take place in the visitor center orientation room. They will also have a station for children to make cyanotypes to take home with them.

11:15 AM, 2:15 PM: Antietam in 3-D

Take a fascinating 3-D journey into the bloodiest day of the Civil War when Ranger Keith presents a show featuring stereographs of Antietam Battlefield taken by photographer Alexander Gardner in the wake of the battle. Wearing 3-D glasses, you'll feel as if you can walk right into these stark and graphic battlefield scenes. Program will last approximately 45 minutes and will take place in the visitor center auditorium.

Fees

Programs are free; park entrance fee is $20/ vehicle.

Schedule

Date:

Aug 17, 2024

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Event Type

  • Hike
  • Living History
  • Talk