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Boonsborogh Museum of History

Historical Sites, Museums, Historical Sites, Museums

Boonsboro, MD

Unique collection of historical objects of local and national significance, plus Civil War relics, the evolution of firearms and American Indian artifacts.

Antietam National Battlefield

Battle Sites, Historical Sites, Battle Sites, Historical Sites

Hiking, Scenic Drives and Trails

Sharpsburg, MD

Antietam was the Bloodiest One Day Battle in American History. 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia’s first invasion into the North and led to Abraham Lincoln’s issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.

Canal Quarters – Lockhouse 49

Historical Homes, Historical Homes

Bed & Breakfast

Clear Spring, MD
historic brick lockhouse 49 along the Potomac River

Spend the night back in time in historic Lockhouse 49 along the scenic C&O Canal. Furnished in the 1920s style, this lockhouse depicts the heyday of the canal community at Four Locks.

National Road Museum

Museums, Museums

Boonsboro, MD
poster with 19th century artwork showing that the National Road Museum is opening in 2020

Opening in early 2020, the National Road Museum is Maryland’s first museum dedicated to the Historic National Road. A dynamic new place for discovery, sparking a passion for American history and preservation of historic roads.