In honour of those soldiers who fell during the American Civil War’s Battle of Antietam, 23,000 candles are lit, one for each soldier killed, wounded or missing. Beginning at 6pm, visitors are invited to drive the 5-mile tour of the illuminated battlefield.
Antietam Memorial Illumination
In honour of those soldiers who fell during the American Civil War’s Battle of Antietam, 23,000 candles are lit, one for each soldier killed, wounded or missing. Beginning at 6pm, visitors are invited to drive the 5-mile tour of the illuminated battlefield.