Plan Your Visit | Antietam

From Washington DC:
Take I-270 towards Frederick. Then take Exit 32, I-70 West, towards Hagerstown. Take Exit .49, US 40 Alt. Braddock Heights/Middletown turn left at stop light. Travel through Middletown, over South Mountain and enter Boonsboro. Then turn left at the stoplight, MD Rt. 34, Shepherdstown Pike. Drive about 6 miles, Pry House is on the right just after Planters Lane. Turn right onto the lane and drive back to house. Park in front of the barn, and take the path around to the entrance.

From Baltimore:
Take I-70 West. Then take Exit 32, I-70 West, towards Hagerstown. Take Exit .49, US 40 Alt. Braddock Heights/Middletown turn left at stop light. Travel through Middletown, over South Mountain and enter Boonsboro. Tthen turn left at the stoplight, MD Rt. 34, Shepherdstown Pike. Drive about 6 miles, Pry House is on the right just after Planters Lane. Turn right onto the lane and drive back to house. Park in front of the barn, and take the path around to the entrance.

From Gettysburg:
Take U.S. Route 15 South towards Frederick. Then take I-70 West towards Hagerstown. Take Exit .49, US 40 Alt. Braddock Heights/Middletown turn left at stop light. Travel through Middletown, over South Mountain and enter Boonsboro. Then turn left at the stoplight, MD Rt. 34, Shepherdstown Pike. Drive about 6 miles, Pry House is on the right just after Planters Lane. Turn right onto the lane and drive back to house. Park in front of the barn, and take the path around to the entrance.

From Hagerstown:
Take MD Route 65 South towards Sharpsburg. Travel into town and turn left at the stop sign, MD Route 34, Boonsboro Pike. Travel over the Antietam Creek, the entrance for the house is on the left almost at the crest of a large hill. Turn right onto the lane and drive back to house. Park in front of the barn, and take the path around to the entrance.

Parking for cars, vans, and motor coaches is available in front of the barn.

We welcome all visitors, and will work to meet your diverse needs.

The Pry House Field Hospital is owned and maintained by the United States National Park Service (NPS.) NPS considers the site to be handicap accessible.

The Pry Barn is ramp accessible as is the first level of the Pry House.

The Pry House Field Hospital sits on a hill, which may be difficult for some visitors. Visitors with limited mobility are encouraged to contact our site manager to arrange to park closer to the house.

While we love animals, only service animals are permitted inside the historic home.

For specific accessibility concerns, please contact our site manager at (301) 378-9722 or at tracey.mcintire@civilwarmed.org

• Food and drink are prohibited inside the historic buildings.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Photography is welcome, just turn off your flash.
• The National Parks Service also maintains its own set of visitor guidelines.

With our suggested itineraries, you can make your day at the Museum an unforgettable day trip (or weekend away) exploring local history and culture.

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