Memorial Illumination
Special Event
Antietam National Battlefield will host the Annual Memorial Illumination on Saturday, December 5, 2026 to honor the 23,000 casualties from the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862.
Fees
Free and NO donations will be accepted.
Location
Latitude and Longitude 39.462439, -77.735912
Schedule
Date:
Dec 5, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM
Duration:
5 hours and 45 minutes
Visitors need to be in line by midnight if they wish to drive through the field.
Contact Information
Park Staff
301 432-5124
Event Type
- Campfire/Evening Program
- Other
Tags:
illumination