Antietam Battlefield and Festival Tour
Ages 18 and Up: Capture the essence of the battle with an overview by the Park naturalist followed by a tour of the Antietam Battlefield Visitor Center and a guided driving tour by one of the Park Rangers. Break for lunch in Sharpsburg, Md., and take in the N.P.S. Civil War Interpreters in period dress and uniform, crafts people and food venders. In the afternoon, visit the famous Burnside Bridge (right) portion of the battlefield
Date: Sept. 16
Session: 1 for $24
Course Numbers, Location, Day and Time:
23648 Black Hill Regional Park, Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Chincoteague Island Natural History Tour
Ages 18 and Up: Three days and two nights on this fantastic natural area include Monarch Butterfly tagging with naturalist/researcher Denise Gibbs, a guided boat tour of the island, a walk with NPS Ranger Gretchen Knapp on salt marsh and ocean edge life, a talk with Peregrine falcon expert Michael Yates and his team of researchers with EarthSpan, and a natural history kayak tour. Other good times include an evening social, outstanding seafood at local restaurants, a surf fishing demonstration with naturalist/angler Glenn Cumings and time on your own to visit shops and beach comb. We will stay at the Refuge Motor Inn, which caters to birders. Fee does not include hotel and meals. Hotel group rate is $82 per person or couple per night. Each added person per room would be an additional $10 per night. This is a special group rate.
Date: Sept. 26-28
Session: 1 for $135
Course Numbers, Location, Days and Time:
23653 Black Hill Regional Park, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Museum of the Shenandoah Van Tour
Ages 18 and Up: We're off to see the autumn colors of the Shenandoah Valley as we tour the 18th century house, six acres of gardens and a new museum about the area's history. Lunch will be a family-style “tea” in the museum tea room, which is included in the tour fee.
Date: Oct. 12
Session: 1 for $45
Course Numbers, Location, Day and Time:
23164 Meadowside Nature Center, Thursday, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Haunted C&O Canal Candlelight Ghost Hike
Ages 18 and Up: Travel by van to the dark banks of the Potomac River on Friday the 13th and join us for a truly creepy time as we walk down the canal in search of Civil War history and ghosts from the Battle Of Ball's Bluff!
Date: Oct. 13
Session: 1 for $10
Course Numbers, Location, Day and Time:
23749 Black Hill Regional Park, Friday, 6-8:45 p.m.
Sugarloaf Hike and Overlook
All Ages: The views from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain in southern Frederick County reveal the splendor of autumn in late October, making every uphill climb over boulders and stones well worth the effort. We'll walk 2-3 not-so-easy miles over rugged terrain, stopping to learn the amazing natural and cultural history of this famous local landmark. This hike is not suitable for toddlers or children unaccustomed to trail hiking. Meet at Sugarloaf Mountain parking lot; call 301-299-1990 for directions.
Date: Oct. 22
Session: 1 for $4
Course Numbers, Location, Day and Time:
23454 Locust Grove Nature Center, Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
John Wilkes Booth Escape Route
Ages 18 and Up: Tour the home of Mary Surratt who was found guilty of conspiring with John Wilkes Booth (right) to assassinate President Lincoln, and start our tour exploring Booth's escape route after the assassination. The escape tour has been made famous by the recent bestselling book, "Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer," and all of the popular escape route tours from the Surratt House are sold out until Spring 2007
Date: Oct. 26
Session: 1 for $26
Course Numbers, Location, Day and Time:
23165 Meadowside Nature Center, Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
