South Mountain Private Battlefield Tour

5.0 (1 reviews) Maryland, USA
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

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.

What's included

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

What to expect

  1. 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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In the parking lot of the Old Mountain Inn. The Inn is a large stone building at the top of South Mountain (Turner's Gap), but there is no sign for it out front.

End point

In the parking lot of the Old Mountain Inn. The Inn is a large stone building at the top of South Mountain (Turner's Gap), but there is no sign for it out front.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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