Antietam

 

I've decided that I like sight seeing over Thanksgiving weekend.  The past 2 years we have and the sights weren't crowded at all!  Granted it is pretty chilly and last year was downright cold, but I'll take no crowds! 

This year we decided to go to Antietam.  We watched the 25 minute video about the battle first.  Someone forgot to tell me that there was blood spurting from some of the men.  My poor kids!  They were in shock, but seem to have recovered.  :)

We really enjoyed driving around the tour and reading the signs.  Our favorite stop was the bridge and the observation tower.  Poor Abbi has a hard time with stairs that go up so high, and an even worse time coming down them.  The other 3 ran up them a second time, and still weren't worn out.  :)  The kids had a great time filling out their paperwork to receive their Junior Ranger badges. 

We decided to drive over to Harper's Ferry afterwards.  It is a cute little town and we were glad we drove through it. 

We hope that you all have a great Thanksgiving weekend!  We love and miss you all!