So far the shutdown has caused minimal disruption to the Antietam National Battlefield and surrounding National Park sites.

The rest of the list shouldn't be affected and the leaves will still turn. There is a huge amount to do in the area and we look forward to welcoming you.

Note - we've done our best with this information, please check times and dates directly with each where possible.

Antietam National Battlefield

• The entire battlefield, driving tour and trails are currently open. During the 2018 shutdown the southern, Burnside Bridge portion and Cemetery were closed but so far not this time. We’re checking as often as possible and will update here if we see any changes.

• The Antietam Battlefield visitor center and any buildings are currently closed.

• Battlefield guides will not be available. Any bookings made would be canceled, contact the visitor center when it re-opens.

C&O Canal

• The C&O Canal will be open, the visitor center in Williamsport closed.

Harpers Ferry

• Harpers Ferry town and Bolivar Heights park will be open, the visitor center we think, has come to some sort of agreement and will be open.

South Mountain State Battlefield (8 miles) – trails open, facility building closed

• Cramptons Gap 14 September 1862 (Gathland State Park - War Correspondent Memorial Arch) https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/gathland.aspx

• Turner's Gap 14 September 1862 (plus Washington Monument State Park and Appalachian trail) https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/washington.aspx

• Fox's Gap 14 September 1862

Museums

• Washington County - Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (14 miles) 301-739-5727 https://wcmfa.org/

• The Civil War Medical Museum – Frederick (18 miles) (301)-695-1864 https://www.civilwarmed.org/

• Rural Heritage Museum (4 miles) 240-420-1714 https://www.washco-md.net/parks-facilities/rural-heritage-museum/

• Miller House Museum (14 miles) 301-797-8782 https://washcohistory.org/miller-house/

• Hagerstown Aviation Museum (20 miles) https://hagerstownaviationmuseum.org/

Unique local shopping and antiquing

• Washington County Pottery Trail - https://www.visithagerstown.com/files/Pottery-Trail-Brochure-2025.pdf

• Pennsylvania Dutch Market (20 miles) – Hagerstown – Open Thursday-Saturday

• Sharpsburg is the home of author Nora Roberts. Visit her shop Turn the Page Bookstore (Boonsboro 6 miles) https://www.ttpbooks.com daily until 5pm

• Boonsboro Antiques (8 miles) 301-908-2876 http://boonsboroantiques.com/

• Beaver Creek and Antiques Crossroads (16 miles) 20202 National Pike Hagerstown

• Two Crows Antique Mall (15 miles) 1212 North Mildred Street Ranson, WV (681) 252-1343

• Meehans Miniatures bonsai nursery Huge selection in various stages, fantastic and very affordable - (6 miles) 4925 Woodstock Lane, Rohrersville 301-432-2965 https://www.meehansminiatures.com/

Wineries/Distilleries/Breweries

• Big Cork Winery, Rohrersville (7 miles) 301-302-8032 https://www.bigcorkvineyards.com/

• Antietam Creek Winery – at the end of the battlefield 240-490-2851 https://antietamcreekvineyards.com/

• Cushwa Brewery, Williamsport (15 miles) 301-223-3434 http://cushwabrewing.com/

• Antietam Brewery, Hagerstown (16 miles) 301-791-5915 https://antietambrewery.com/

Area festivals and events (we know there are more and will give any updates when you're here)

• Hagerstown Fiber Festival - event for fiber enthusiasts of all ages, featuring demonstrations, vendors selling fibers and accessories Where - University Plaza, Hagerstown When - Saturday, October 4

• Apple Fest - All things for the Maryland apple harvest, pressing, butter churning, hearth cooking Washington County Rural Heritage Museum - Sunday, 5 October

• Harvest Hoedown - family-friendly event with pony rides, scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, and vendors Fairgrounds Park , Hagerstown. When - Saturday, October 11

• Civil War Ghost stories - Washington County Rural Heritage Museum – October 18

• Fort Detrick Harvest Fest - This festival features costume contests, trunk or treat, a pumpkin toss, food trucks, a beer tent, games, and entertainment. Where - Fort Detrick, Maryland. When - Friday, October 24

• Fall Back Ciders, Spirits & Wine Fest - An annual event featuring tastings from over 25 wineries, ciders, and distilleries, with live music, games, vendors, and food. Where - Washington County Agricultural Education Center, Boonsboro When - Saturday, November 1

• Farmfest - This harvest festival includes farm and craft vendors, food, live music, kids' activities, and pumpkins. Where - Green Hill Farm, Sharpsburg. When - Saturday, November 1,

Season closure - winter 2024-2025

The Inn will be closed between Thursday, 19 December 2024 and Friday, 28 February 2025.

To make inquiries or reservations during this time it’s best to email us: info@innatantietam.com

We apologize if there’s a delay responding as there will be periods when we’re out of town or abroad.