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McClellan in Command
We are pleased to announce that our Membership Incentive Book for 2026 will be “McClellan in Command: The Maryland and Virginia Campaigns of September to November 1862” by Marion V. Armstrong, Jr. What did George B. McClellan truly know—and when did he know it? Drawing on a career that began in a Vietnam-era tactical…
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Sharpsburg Historical Park
For several years, the Antietam Institute has been committed to supporting the Town of Sharpsburg in its efforts to develop an interpretive plaza in the green space at the corner of Main and Church Streets. Each year, we have made a $2,000 annual contribution for this project. This year, construction on the park began…
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2025 Fall Conference Review
The 2025 Antietam Institute Fall Conference is in the books, and this year is one to remember. Taking place from October 3rd to the 5th, over 100 Institute members came out to learn, share knowledge, and network. On Day One, we all came together at Shepherd University to hear four different lectures from some…
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2025-26 Scholarship Recipient
We are pleased to announce that the recipient of the Antietam Institute 2025-26 Scholarship is William Faith. William is a senior at Shepherd University completing a degree in Historic Preservation/Public History, with a minor in Business Administration. Born and raised in Hagerstown, Maryland, William spent a great deal of time growing up surrounded by…
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Antietam Institute Education Center
The Institute is extremely excited to announce the opening of our new Education Center! Over the last few weeks, institute volunteers have been busy painting and organizing the education center which is located at the square in Sharpsburg on the first floor at 101 W. Main Street. The center will be used to host…