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A stone archway with inscriptions and a tower structure. 1
A historical marker titled "Crampton Gap" with a description of its significance in the Battle of South Mountain. 2
A man sitting outdoors pointing at a large pipe. 3
A man holding a binder with a photo and the name "Joseph Davis" on it. 4
A statue of a fallen soldier with a flag, surrounded by trees. 5
By Education Horizons
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Overview

  • The tour is conducted by Dr. Brad Gottfried, a 45-year educator and the author of 22 Civil War books, including the “Maps of Antietam.” This tour will cover what happened here, troop movements, and human interest stories.

    Each participant will also receive a packet of maps to better understand the action.

Activity location

  • Gathland State Park
    • 900 Arnoldstown Rd
    • 21755, Burkittsville, Maryland, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 6132 Old National Pike
    • 6132 Old National Pike
    • 21713, Boonsboro, Maryland, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of the South Mountain battlefields.
  • Exclusions
    There is a 20 USD fee to use the Antietam Visitors Centre unless you have a NPS pass.

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Gathland State Park

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The battles of South Mountain (Turner's Gap, Fox's Gap, and Crampton's Gap) were important events during the Maryland Campaign. We will visit each battlefield to learn what happened there and walk in the footsteps of the soldiers who fought there.

Location

Activity location

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    Gathland State Park
    • 900 Arnoldstown Rd
    • 21755, Burkittsville, Maryland, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    6132 Old National Pike
    • 6132 Old National Pike
    • 21713, Boonsboro, Maryland, United States

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