Antietam Campaign

Maryland Civil War Trails – The Antietam Campaign

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After His Stunning Victory at Second Manassas Aug. 28-30, 1862, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee Decided to Seize the Initiative, Relieve Virginia and Threaten Washington by Marching North. In Early September, Lee Led His Ragged Army of 55,000 across the Potomac River at White’s Ford near Leesburg. By Sept. 7, the Confederate Army Was Marching … Read more

Civil War – Maryland

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Cross the Potomac River with Robert E. Lee. Discover the “Lost Orders” with McClellan and fight the battles of South Mountain as you follow the roads the soldiers used during the 1862 Antietam Campaign. Trace the route of John Wilkes Booth’s escape route through southern Maryland after he shot Abraham Lincoln. Ride with Confederate Jubal … Read more