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Antietam National Battlefield
Availability of 7 acres of pasture for grazing on the historic D R Miller Farm

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

Antietam National Battlefield will be opening 7 acres of pasture for grazing. The D.R. Miller Farm pasture on the west side of the Dunker Church Road is currently available and has one gravity fed watering trough and new fencing around the perimeter. There is also a loafing shed currently available attached to the barn.   

 

We are currently seeking an Agricultural Cooperator for a five year permit at $20.00 an acre. If you are interested please contact either Ed Wenschhof or Joe Calzarette at 301-432-2243 or by e-mail on e-mail us. or e-mail us.

Nelson Miles during the Civil War  

Did You Know?
Colonel Nelson Miles of the 64th New York Infantry was a volunteer officer at Antietam and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery at Chancellorsville. After the Civil War he remained in the Army and by the Spanish American War in 1898 he was the Commanding General of the U.S. Army.

Last Updated: October 08, 2009 at 11:08 EST