News & Events
This is a listing of all National Battlefield and Antietam on the Web (AotW) site news, past and present. It also shows all the planned events we know about, at the Battlefield or elsewhere, that might be of interest to students of the Battle.
2010-03-07
AotW News: Antietam on the Web moves to new subdomain
Welcome to the new home of Antietam on the Web - we've moved into a new subdomain. The new path is http://antietam.aotw.org Please update your links! more »
2009-01-06
Battlefield News: Unmarked Soldier Grave Uncovered at Antietam
"During the late part of October, a park visitor dropped off a bag containing some bones at the front desk of the park visitor center ..." more »
2006-03-09
Battlefield News: Volunteer for April 1 "Park Day" at ANBP
People needed to help clean up trails and stream banks and assist with other restoration projects at Antietam NBP. Pitch in! more »
2006-02-22
Battlefield News: $30,000 Reward for Gettysburg Vandals
A $30,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the recent monument vandalism at Gettysburg NMP. more »
2006-01-12
Battlefield News: Local Expert Makes Case for Crampton's Gap Battlefield
Historian Tim Reese argues name change from Gathland State Park to Crampton's Gap Battlefield would more accurately reflect the site's pivotal role in the Civil War. more »
2005-11-22
Battlefield News: School House Ridge Property added to Harpers Ferry Park
The Trust for Public Land and Park Service announce the acquisition of the Ott property, where Stonewall Jackson oversaw the September 1862 capture of 12,500 Federals. more »
2005-11-10
Battlefield News: National Park Discussed for Battle of Shepherdstown Site
A developer's permit was turned down and the possiblity of a Park at the site of the Battle of Shepherdstown was supported by local residents on 9 November 2005. more »
2005-12-04
AotW News: AotW in Tenth Year Online
Since November 1996 AotW has grown from about 20 static web pages to more than 2,700 pages of dynamic content dedicated to the people and events of the Maryland Campaign. more »
2005-08-30
Battlefield News: Final Attack Trail to Open to Public in September
The Park Service announces that a new trail following the path of the Federal assault of late afternoon, 17 September 1862, up the hills to Sharpsburg, will open to the public. more »
2005-06-24
Battlefield News: Lee Statue Stays; Now Part of Battlefield
Park Superintendent Howard says the equestrian statue of Robert E. Lee will remain where it is, on land recently purchased by the Park Service (AP/Baltimore Sun) more »
2005-06-01
Antietam in the News: SHAF Needs Help on Threat to ANB Park
Save Historic Antietam Foundation (SHAF) President Tom Clemens makes call for action to preserve Antietam and other Battlefield Parks from new monument(s). more »
2005-05-24
Antietam in the News: Sharpsburg Burial Documents Digitized Online
The Western Maryland Public Libraries announce their newly digitized local burial records for both Confederate and Federal War dead are now available online. more »
2005-04-26
Battlefield News: Pry House to Open to Public as Field Hospital Museum
Located on the Antietam National Battlefield, the Pry House was General McClellan's HQ during the battle and a hospital for some months after. The museum is a joint effort of the Park Service and the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. more »
2004-07-15
Battlefield News: New Hampshire Monument Proposed for Antietam
US Rep. Bradley and Sen. Gregg of NH seek approval to place a memorial at Antietam NB - to be the first there to honor soldiers from their state. Also: background at the Civil War News. more »
2004-07-12
Antietam in the News: Art to Benefit Antietam & Monocacy
Artist Jeff Fioravanti and the Western Maryland Interpretive Association (WMIA) announce a partnership to "develop and create a series of paintings, programs and products to benefit WMIA efforts to protect and preserve Antietam and Monocacy National Battlefields." more »
2004-04-15
Antietam in the News: Antietam NB One of 10 'Best of the Parks' Picks
Chosen "Best 'Goosebump' Experience", Antietam NB is one of 10 National Parks cited on the 2004 Proud Partner 'Best of the Parks' list from National Park Foundation. more »
2004-03-04
Battlefield News: Park Announces Spring 2004 Events
The initial schedule of hikes and tours for Spring 2004 at Antietam National Battlefield has been announced. First: The Irish Brigade at Antietam on Sat 3/20 and Sun 3/21. more »
2004-02-20
AotW News: Scout Report Lists AotW
An esteemed web gem-finder since 1994, the Internet Scout Project has selected Antietam on the Web. more »
2003-12-31
Battlefield News: Driver Punished in Antietam Cannon Incident
W.Va. man is ordered to pay $10,312 in restitution to the National Park Service more »
2003-12-26
Battlefield News: Park Sevice to Buy More Land?
38 acre Chaney tract in negotiation; contains controversial Robert E. Lee statue more »
2003-12-21
AotW News: AotW Rated as Top 100 Site
The Civil War on the Web: A Guide to the Very Best Sites has again selected us in the top 100. more »
2003-10-02
Battlefield News: Reward Offered for Destroyed Cannon
The Park is investigating a hit and run accident of September 19, 2003 that destroyed a cannon carriage. [see follow-up] more »
2003-09-23
Battlefield News: Isabel Hurts Burnside Bridge, Park
Park reports bridge damaged by fallen limbs of the 'Witness' tree ; both still standing more »
2003-07-18
AotW News: Site Ready for Contributing Members
Easy to use online tools are now ready to help Members contribute to the story of the Battle. more »
2003-07-02
AotW News: Initial Unit and Commander Entries Completed
Basic information about every military unit and every commanding officer has been created in the AotW database. more »
2003-05-05
AotW News: We're Live on the New Server
After years of service at GeoCities, the latest version of Antietam on the Web gets a new home. more »
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