Antietam Illumination 2025: A Powerful Washington County Holiday Tradition
π―️ Washington County Maryland Holiday Guide: Washington County Christmas: Antietam Illumination π―️ Experience the Solemn Beauty of the Antietam Battlefield Memorial Illumination 23,110 Candles. One Night. One Profound Tribute. π―️ Mark your calendars! The 35th Annual Memorial Illumination of the Antietam Battlefield is coming up on Saturday, December 6th. This is hands-down the most powerful and moving event in our region—and the largest memorial illumination in all of North America. Each of the 23,110 flickering candles represents a soldier who was killed, wounded, or missing during the bloodiest single-day battle in American history. π KEY DETAILS What: A free, 5-mile public drive-through tour . When: Saturday, December 6th, starting at 6:00 PM. Where: Entrance begins on Rt. 34 East of Sharpsburg. PRO TIP: Arrive early—this tribute is worth the wait! Join us in Washington County, MD, for this unforgettable tradition. Share this post and tag someone who needs to se...