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Guided Walking Tours of Antietam Battlefield from the Newcomer House

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Friday, June 30, 2023

FREDERICK, Md., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Sunday, July 16, 2023 visitors to the Newcomer House can join former National Park Service ranger Matthew Penrod for a guided walking tour covering the Middle Bridge part of the Battle of Antietam. Following the Tidball Trail, Mr. Penrod's talk will encompass all the history of the Newcomer House and the surrounding area as well as the battle. Hikes will start at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on the west side of the Newcomer House located at 18422 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville, MD.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Sunday, July 16, 2023 visitors to the Newcomer House can join former National Park Service ranger Matthew Penrod for a guided walking tour covering the Middle Bridge part of the Battle of Antietam.
  • Following the Tidball Trail, Mr. Penrod's talk will encompass all the history of the Newcomer House and the surrounding area as well as the battle.
  • Hikes will start at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on the west side of the Newcomer House located at 18422 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville, MD.
  • This is the seventh season of Porch Programs at the Newcomer House, the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area's Exhibit and Visitor Center at Antietam National Battlefield.