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a view of Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, MD [Sharon Murray]
Welcome to the Antietam Institute
We are an organization of 500+ members on a mission to research, share, and preserve the history of the Battle of Antietam and the 1862 Maryland Campaign: a major turning point of the American Civil War that resulted directly in the Emancipation Proclamation. More about us >>
Programs
The Antietam Institute hosts three annual programs: the Fall Conference, Spring Symposium, and the Lecture Series, as well as seasonal events and leadership seminars throughout the year.
Publications
Institute publications are helping increase public understanding of the Battle of Antietam and the Maryland Campaign of 1862. These include print books and the Antietam Journal, digital map sets, and event videos.
Membership
Your membership entitles you to attend Institute events and receive discounts on Institute publications and makes possible the larger missions of scholarship, education, and philanthropy.
H R C
The Historical Research Center (HRC) is an Institute- curated selection of digital reference material to help you in your study of the Battle of Antietam and the Maryland Campaign.
- The next and final Following in the Footsteps hike of 2026 is November 7th. Registration opens on October 6th.
- Registration for the 2027 Spring Symposium opens on October 9th.
- The November First Saturday talk is coming soon! It’s free and open to the public – anyone may attend – and you do not need to register.
Latest Institute News
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2026-27 Scholarship Recipient
Shepherd University Student Brogan Nichols Awarded Prestigious Antietam Institute Scholarship Shepherd University student Brogan Nichols has been named a recipient of the prestigious Antietam Institute Scholarship, recognizing outstanding academic achievement and a dedicated commitment to the study of…
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Holiday Open House at the Antietam Institute Features Special Visit by Civil War Santa
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Antietam Institute Education Center (101 W Main St, Sharpsburg) The Antietam Institute invites the community, history enthusiasts, and families alike to celebrate the season at our…