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Sharpsburg Historical Park
For several years, the Antietam Institute has been committed to supporting the Town of Sharpsburg in its efforts to develop an interpretive plaza in the green space at the corner of Main and Church Streets. Each year, we have made a $2,000 annual contribution for this project. This year, construction on the park began…
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2025-26 Scholarship Recipient
We are pleased to announce that the recipient of the Antietam Institute 2025-26 Scholarship is William Faith. William is a senior at Shepherd University completing a degree in Historic Preservation/Public History, with a minor in Business Administration. Born and raised in Hagerstown, Maryland, William spent a great deal of time growing up surrounded by…
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Student Symposium Scholarship
We are pleased to announce that Trevor Huff from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland is a recipient of our Student Symposium Scholarships. Trevor is a 27-year-old Hood College third-year student and United States Army veteran. He is originally from Houston, TX, where he attended his first two years of college and completed an associate’s…
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2024-25 Scholarship Recipient
We are pleased to announce that the recipient of the Antietam Institute 2024-25 Scholarship is Aaron Walker. Aaron is a senior at Shepherd University completing a degree in History and a minor in Education. Aaron hails from Strasburg, Virginia, and graduated from Strasburg High School. Growing up in the Shenandoah Valley, Aaron has a…
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2024 Summer Internship
We are excited to announce the start of a new internship with Shepherd University at the Antietam National Battlefield. The intern will be assigned to the Resource Education and Visitor Services Division at Antietam National Battlefield under the direct supervision of the Division Chief, Park Ranger Keith Snyder. Working with Dr. James Broomall, Director…