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Porch Program: Middle Bridge Interpretive Hike

Ongoing Opportunities

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick Select Dates April through December
One Vast Hospital – Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick Saturdays and Sundays from April through September

Sunday, April 13 at 10:30 am

Newcomer House

18422 Shepherdstown Pike
Keedysville, MD 21756
Website
240-308-1740

Former National Park Service ranger Matthew Penrod will lead a guided walking tour covering the Middle Bridge part of the Battle of Antietam. Following the Tidball Trail, Mr. Penrod's talk will encompass all the history of the Newcomer House and the surrounding area as well as the battle.

This program is free to the public! Hikes will start at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on the west side of the Newcomer House. The Tidball trail is 3/10 of a mile each way and has a five to fifteen degree incline on somewhat uneven ground. The walk will last approximately one hour. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring your own water.