About This Event
Commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of South Mountain with an immersive guided experience designed for history lovers, families, and local explorers alike.
Our Hidden in Plain Sight tour offers a deep, authentic look at the often-overlooked campaign that set the stage for Antietam. We’ll travel in a guided convoy to multiple key battlefield locations, stopping to walk the ground, hear vivid storytelling, and see the terrain that shaped history.
Along the way, we’ll take a planned break at South Mountain Creamery, a working farm on the battlefield itself. Enjoy excellent local ice cream, stretch your legs, and experience Maryland agriculture on historic ground.
Join us to see South Mountain like you’ve never seen it before.
Event Highlights
- ✅ 4-hour guided convoy tour led by local historian
- ✅ Multiple battlefield stops with expert storytelling
- ✅ Guests drive in convoy in their own vehicles
- ✅ Easy-to-moderate walking at each location
- ✅ Planned visit to South Mountain Creamery for optional ice cream break
- ✅ Printed map and historical handout provided
When
📅 Sunday, September 14, 2025
🕐 Please arrive by 1:00 PM for check-in and introduction. Tour departs promptly at 1:15 PM.
⏳ Duration: Approximately 4 hours.
Where
📍 Meeting Point: Turner’s Gap Parking Area (Appalachian Trail Crossing, near Washington Monument trailhead).
What to Bring
- ✔️ Your own vehicle (required for convoy driving)
- ✔️ Comfortable walking shoes (some uneven terrain)
- ✔️ Water bottle, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing
- ✔️ Cash/card for optional ice cream at South Mountain Creamery
Tickets
🎟️ Adults: $30
🎟️ Seniors / Students / Children (under 18): $20
🎟️ Family (up to 4): $100
(Includes guiding, printed materials, and planning services. Ice cream at South Mountain Creamery not included in ticket price.)