Guided Walking Tours of Antietam Battlefield from the Newcomer House
Former National Park Service Ranger to lead walking tour of the Middle Bridge
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.
The Tidball trail is 3/10 of a mile each way and has a five to fifteen degree incline on somewhat uneven ground. The walk will last approximately one hour. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring your own water.
Mr. Penrod began his Park Service career as a seasonal ranger at Antietam. He went on to spend six months working the mule boats on the C & O Canal before he was hired as a ranger at Arlington House, the national Robert E. Lee Memorial, where he served for 28 years as interpretive ranger, creating, presenting, and managing education programs, special events, and interpretive exhibits. His journey has come full circle as in his retirement; he is one of the talented and generous volunteers who help the HCWHA keep the Newcomer House open through a cooperative agreement with Antietam National Battlefield.
Volunteer docents will be available to share knowledge about the Newcomer House and assist visitors to the three county Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. 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. Porch Programs feature presentations, demonstrations, pop-up exhibits, interactives and more from April through December.
The Newcomer House is located at 18422 Shepherdstown Pike in Keedysville, MD. The house is open 10am-4pm weekends in April, May, October and November and daily June through September. For more information, contact Rachel Nichols, [email protected] or 240-308-1740
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Rachel Nichols, Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, 240-308-1740, [email protected]
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