Monday, December 8, 2008
Antietam luminaries part II
So four of us ended up going to see the luminaries at Antietam on Saturday, December 6. The drive was easy enough, and while we had to wait for a bit to get into the battlefield, it wasn't too horrendous. It was definitely a beautiful sight to see and everyone that went loved it. Here are a couple of the pictures from the event:
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Luminaries at Antietam Dec 6
So originally I wasn't going to start this site until January, however, I remembered that I already had a December adventure planned, and so decided I might as well start it now. The purpose of this site will be to advertise different adventures and sites to explore in the greater DC Area. Some trips will be only a couple hours, while others may be more of a day trip. So thus it begins...
The inaugural Liddle DC Adventure will be to see the luminaries set up at the Antietam Battlefield. Antietam was the bloodiest one day battle in U.S. History, where 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing. One day each year, luminaries are set up in remembrance of each of these individuals, this year the tentative date is Dec 6 (Dec 13 being the alternate date in case of inclement weather). For more information and pictures see the official website. Specific details will be set up the week of the event, but with travel time (1.5 - 2hours) and going through the site it will likely take anywhere from 4 - 6 hours, if not more. Likely we would be leaving in the early evening and not getting back to Arlington until after midnight. Chances are slim that individuals would be able to do both this event and the C1 Auction, however, I am open to suggestions if you have them.
If you are interested in coming, please email me and include whether you would be able/willing to drive or if you will need transportation.
UPDATE--likely leaving the area around 9PM. A reliable source tells me that it is best to get there around 11ish to avoid waiting in line for hours. Thus, you might be able to catch some/most of the C1 Auction before leaving.
The inaugural Liddle DC Adventure will be to see the luminaries set up at the Antietam Battlefield. Antietam was the bloodiest one day battle in U.S. History, where 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing. One day each year, luminaries are set up in remembrance of each of these individuals, this year the tentative date is Dec 6 (Dec 13 being the alternate date in case of inclement weather). For more information and pictures see the official website. Specific details will be set up the week of the event, but with travel time (1.5 - 2hours) and going through the site it will likely take anywhere from 4 - 6 hours, if not more. Likely we would be leaving in the early evening and not getting back to Arlington until after midnight. Chances are slim that individuals would be able to do both this event and the C1 Auction, however, I am open to suggestions if you have them.
If you are interested in coming, please email me and include whether you would be able/willing to drive or if you will need transportation.
UPDATE--likely leaving the area around 9PM. A reliable source tells me that it is best to get there around 11ish to avoid waiting in line for hours. Thus, you might be able to catch some/most of the C1 Auction before leaving.
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