2020

The Battle of Antietam was The Battle of Sharpsburg

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Historic Sharpsburg

Year Round Walk

SN: 114725 - 2020 / Y2456

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Civil War cannon ball lodged in Sharpsburg home
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Entrance to Antietam National Cemetery
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when is the event

The event is closed

From Wed, Jan 1st, 2020 to Dec 31st, 2020

where is the event

Sharpsburg, Maryland

The address/location for the Physical Start Box (PSB) is as follows:

Anne Kat Dittrich''s front porch. 116 East Main Street, Sharpsburg, MD 21782

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

None provided

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Event comments

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conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: No

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

Walk along historic Sharpsburg, MD founded in 1763 and once considered by General George Washington as a potential location for the U.S. Capital. Close to two national parks: The C&O Canal and Antietam Battlefield. Glimpse the past as Sharpsburg remains very much as it did in the 1800's.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

Anne Kat Dittrich's Front porch 116 East Main St. Sharpsburg, MD 21782. From 70E take exit 49 onto US 40 alt toward Braddock Heights and Middletown take left on 40 alt toward Middletown. Go through Middletown, over south mountain to Boonsboro. At approximately 11 miles at traffic light make left onto Route 34. Go approximately 6 miles to Sharpsburg. 116 E Main is a green house with white porch house across from Captain Bender's. If you get to square you have gone too far. Box will be right side of porch. From 70W take exit 29 onto MD-65S turning towards Sharpsburg traveling approximately 11 miles. At the stop sign in Sharpsburg turn right 116E Main is green hour with white porch across from Captain Bender's. If you hit square you have gone too far. Box will be on right side of porch.

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event sponsor

Antietam Pathfinders Volksmarch Club, Inc. (AVA-0976)

point of contact

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