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Antietam National Battlefield Will Continue to Replant the Historic East Woods This Fall

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Date: October 8, 2009
Contact: Joe Calzarette, 301 432-2243

Antietam National Battlefield will begin planting hardwood seedlings to restore the historic East Woods.  Planting will begin on Saturday October 24th and continue through early December, Tuesday through Saturday. This opportunity is for everyone, including school, scout and other groups or individuals who would like to give back to their park and become part of REPLANTING HISTORY

 

For more information call the Natural Resources Office on 301-432-2243 ext. 18 or e-mail e-mail us.  You must schedule your group first before planting.
Bodies on the battlefield  

Did You Know?
Alexander Gardner's photographs of Antietam were the first ever images to show dead soldiers on the field of battle. A New York Times article about the photographs said it was if the "dead had been laid at our doorsteps."
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Last Updated: October 08, 2009 at 11:13 EST