The Antietam National Battlefield library, which includes more than 2,000 books and more than 1,000 files, is open to the public by appointment only , preferably with at least two weeks of advance notice. At present, no master list exists of every soldier that fought in the battle. Researchers are encouraged to get soldiers' service records and pension files from the National Archives before contacting our library. There are also lists of soldiers buried in the Antietam National Cemetery and local Confederate cemeteries.
Files There are files on every regiment and battery that fought in the battle.
Other files include various aspects of the battle and the Maryland Campaign, personalities, civilians, historic structures, and Medal of Honor winners at Antietam. Periodicals Blue and Gray Magazine, Civil War History, Civil War Times Illustrated. The G.A.R. newspaper, The National Tribune, is on microfilm. Photographs and Slides More than 2,000 photographs and slides, including battle scenes, personalities, living history programs, ranger programs, monuments, landmarks, historic structures, and special events.