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Antietam National Battlefield

Antietam National Battlefield

It was at this battlefield that the Civil War saw its bloodiest single day battle. The Visitor Center here includes exhibits, an observation room, and a theater. The theater shows a 26-minute re-creation of the battle on the hour and an hour long documentary at 12 noon. Visitors can also hike the battlefield on the 1.6-mile Cornfield Trail.

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