Antietam the Bloodiest Day Conference

· Bus leaves from Ramada Plaza at 7:30 a.m.

· Lunch included

· Return by 6 p.m.

· Dinner on your own

Alexandria to Antietam: Exploring McClellan’s Route in the 1862 Maryland Campaign – Steve Recker. 

Based on extensive original research, this tour will visit little known sites along the routes of “Lil Mac” and his army from when the general stepped off  the boat at Alexandria through his regaining of command in Washington and his pursuit of Lee into Western Maryland.

Sites visited include: 

· Uptons Hill near Falls Church - "the key to the Washington defenses" where the epic scene of McClellan retaking command from General Pope took place.

·  Washington, D.C. where he met Lincoln & Halleck.

· Headquarters site in Rockville – from here the general launched his armies pursuit of Lee.

· Frederick – Special Order 191 discovery site.

· Marameade – take this rare opportunity to visit the house where McClellan launched the Battle of South Mountain.