Antietam National Battlefield
Sharpsburg, Maryland, United States
Other · local-legend
The Story
Haunted Places collects accounts of soldiers appearing on the battlefield, sometimes mistaken for reenactors until they disappear. Other reported sounds include gunfire, shouted commands, drumming and wartime songs, suggesting to believers that fragments of the 1862 battle still echo across the landscape.
The Hauntings
Haunted Places collects accounts of soldiers appearing on the battlefield, sometimes mistaken for reenactors until they disappear. Other reported sounds include gunfire, shouted commands, drumming and wartime songs, suggesting to believers that fragments of the 1862 battle still echo across the landscape.
A sense of place.
Visitor Experiences
Have you experienced something here?
This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.
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Sources & further reading.
- Antietam National Battlefield | Haunted Places (reports)
- Official visitor information (visiting)
Plan Your Visit
Official visitor programs, trails and historic sites. Follow park hours; research library by appointment.