Antietam Illumination 2025: A Powerful Washington County Holiday Tradition
🕯️ Washington County Maryland Holiday Guide: Washington County Christmas: Antietam Illumination 🕯️ Experience the Solemn Beauty of the Antietam Battlefield Memorial Illumination 23,110 Candles. One Night. One Profound Tribute. 🕯️ 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. 📌 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...