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Monocacy National Battlefield

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An electric map, self-guided auto tour, and four trails interpret the July 9, 1864 battle, that saved Washington from Jubal Early’s advancing Confederates. Open daily 8 AM – 4:30 PM (Labor Day – Memorial Day), 8:30 AM – 5 PM (Memorial Day – Labor Day). Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Handicapped accessible.

4801 Urbana Pike – Frederick, MD 21704

South Mountain State Battlefield Park

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The State Battlefield park encompasses the three gaps of South Mountain (Crampton’s, Fox’s, and Turner’s gaps) that were the scene of the Sept 14, 1862 battle, just days before Antietam. Handicapped accessible.

Maryland Museum of Civil War History

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Landon House is were General J.E.B. Stuart’s Sabers and Roses Ball was held on September 8, 1862. Maryland Museum of Civil War History presents a Civil War Reality Live Show featuring Johnny Reb & Billy Yank in a rockin’ rollickin’ tribute to the American Civil War. Every Friday evening ghost walks 8:30 p.m. and Sabers & Roses 9:30 p.m. VISA, ME, AC, DISCOVER. Handicapped accessible.

Fox’s Gap

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Two generals – one Federal, one Confederate – died fighting for the gap.
Where Reno Monument Rd. crosses South Mountain

Antietam National Battlefield

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One of America’s best preserved battlefields, this was the site of the bloodiest one-day battle in U.S. history. On Sept 17, 1862 more than 23,000 men on both sides were killed, wounded or missing. Visitors Center panoramic battle paintings and movie. Driving tours. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year’s Day. Open 362 days a year 8:30 AM – 5 PM. Handicapped accessible.

Sharpsburg, MD 21782

Friends of South Mountain State Battlefield

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A unique War Correspondent’s Memorial Arch, constructed by journalist and author George Alfred Townsend. On his former estate, the George Alfred Townsend Museum is open weekends. Apr – Oct 12 – 5 PM. Hike through the park on the Appalachian Trail. Picnic pavillion. Periodic Civil War living histories and encampments. One building is handicapped accessible.

Burkittsville, MD

Hessian Barracks

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Built in 1777, the site is listed with the National/State Registry of Historic Sites. Revolutionary War prison, staging point for Lewis and Clarke expedition, State Armory in 1812, Civil War general hospital, First Maryland School for the Deaf building, and more. Hours: Open for special events, by appointment, and on the second Saturday of every month, May – Dec (also open the second Sunday in Sept) 12-4 PM.

101 Clarke Place Frederick, MD 21701