Battle Anniversary Weekend
14 September 2007
Next Monday is the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam in 1862. This weekend will be a whirlwind of activity at the Battlefield and in neighboring town of Sharpsburg. Do get there if you possibly can - the events are fabulous for a student of the battle.
Florida reenactors at Sharpsburg, 2002
The official list for comes from the Park Service. Also check out the Sharpsburg Heritage Day scene from the or .
Events run Friday (today) through Monday. I'll be in town for Heritage Day til about noon Saturday, then over to the Battlefield Park for the 1:30 Bridge/Final Attack tour, 4pm artillery firing, and 7pm Rafuse lecture. Do say hello if you catch me, won't you?
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