Antietam National Battlefield self-guided driving audio tour

Free cancellation

Place: Washington DC

Duration: 3 hours

Language: English

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Do this because

Embark on an adventure that brings the Battle of Antietam to life
Discover more about the first major battle of the American Civil War to be fought on Northern soil
Feel the poignancy of the sacrifices made on the single bloodiest day in American history during the Civil War

What to expect

Welcome to your very own personalized driving tour of Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg, Maryland! Learn more about the American Civil War and one of its most important historical locations. This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore the Antietam Battlefield with maximum flexibility and value.

Begin your tour at Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center. Simply follow the set route on the app and be sure to download the Action Tour Guide app beforehand (check your email for the link) so that you can start walking as soon as you arrive and drive through the famous Mumma Farm and Cemetery.

Get to know the famous Piper Farm and its bloody skirmishes. Explore the Hawkins’ Zouaves Monument, a place that honors the men of the 9th New York. This unit nearly succeeded in breaking the final Confederate line. As your tour wraps up, you'll end with the strange delectables of Antietam National Cemetery.

Important to know

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket