Antietam/Sharpsburg, 162nd Anniversary

[Ridgegrass]

Tomorrow, September 17th, is the 162nd anniversary of the bloodiest day in American warfare. 12,400 Union and 10,320 Confederate dead, wounded, missing. 22,720 total lost. If you live within travel distance it is a sobering experience to stand at Bloody Lane or Burnside's Bridge, or Miller's Cornfield, or the Dunkard Church and follow the wonderful, self-guided tours of the battlefield that honor the deeds of the soldiers of both sides. The battlefield and it's surrounding farmland are very well preserved without the commercial and tourist development of some other famous sites. J.O'.

[1967redrider]

Wish I had the day off! But I do have 10 days off starting on Thursday . . .

[DM11]

I been there two times. It's an experience. There's much more history to this battle and it's far reaching consequences than I'd realized. Last time I was there sat in Dunker Church and pondered things for some time.

[Ridgegrass]

David, That's a long way from Kansas! Glad your were able to enjoy and appreciate that solemn place. J.O'.