News and Events

Updated Maps and Brochure

We have made some critical updates to the maps of the Battle of Shepherdstown and the self-guided battlefield tour.  These Tour and Brochure files are the most recent.

Please visit our Maps of the Battlefield page to see those new versions, available as PDF files to download, for the most accurate details yet. Thanks for your support! Dr. Mike Nickerson

Self-Guided Tour Map and Brochure

Andrew Banasik selected as superintendent of Antietam National Battlefield

News Release Washington: April 16/24

SBPA congratulates Andrew Banasik on achieving this position and wishes him well in his new role. Read the full announcement here: https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/andrew-banasik-selected-as-superintendent-of-antietam-national-battlefield.htm

EXCERPT: “As a long-time Civil War history enthusiast, I’m humbled to be chosen to care for such a consequential treasure of American history,” Banasik said. “I’m excited to bring my passion for caring for park staff and resources, serving our visitors, and partnering for the future.”

NPS Photo/ Kelsey Graczyk

Battle of Shepherdstown Tour

Saturday April 6th, as part of our Spring Fling Weekend

Record attendance at the Shepherdstown Battlefield Tour led by Author Thomas McGrath. Starting from the Osborn Farmhouse we experienced the battle in this 3.5 hour tour. Pictures by Mike Nickerson, SBPA President.


Battle Lecture by Author Thomas McGrath

Friday April 5th, as part of our Spring Fling Weekend:

About 50 people attended a lecture about the Battle of Shepherdstown given by Author Thomas McGrath at the Shepherdstown Opera House.

Bay State Blood and Valor: Massachusetts at the Battle of Shepherdstown “…the dramatic and often overlooked actions of the 18th & 22nd Massachusetts in the fighting during the Battle of Shepherdstown.”

Thanks to our co-sponsors the Historic Shepherdstown Museum, the George Tyler Moore Center and the Opera House.

Saturday April 6 is Park Day 2024

Join us this Saturday, April 6 to volunteer at a battlefield or historic site near you for Park Day 2024.

Since 1996, volunteers from across the country have joined forces with the American Battlefield Trust to help their local parks and historic sites tackle maintenance projects both large and small — from raking leaves and hauling trash to painting signs and building trails. It’s a fun and meaningful way to lend a hand, and — in many cases — see the land that YOU have helped save.Since 1996, volunteers from across the country have joined forces with the American Battlefield Trust to help their local parks and historic sites tackle maintenance projects both large and small — from raking leaves and hauling trash to painting signs and building trails. It’s a fun and meaningful way to lend a hand, and — in many cases — see the land that YOU have helped save.