If you haven't yet figured out where to go to see fireworks this 4th of July holiday, fret no longer. Saturday, July 2nd is the 26th Annual "Salute to Independence" at Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg, MD. Each year the Maryland Symphony Orchestra kicks off their concert season with a patriotic concert right on the battlefield. With the beauty and serenity of the Cumberland Valley, and the back drop of South Mountain, the concert venue alone makes the trip worth while. The Orchestra plays for roughly two hours, with a rousing grand finale of the William Tell Overture, accompanied by the thunderous howitzers of the Maryland National Guard. This classic event regularly draws twenty to thirty thousand spectators, so get there early, and bring some chairs, blankets, and picnic goodies. This year's weather looks like it will cooperate once again, so come on out. Proceeds from the event help continue preservation efforts at Antietam. For more information, check out Antietam National Battlefield's website
here.
In the meantime, enjoy a few photos from last year's event.
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| photo by Dave Maher - 2010 |
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| photo by Dave Maher - 2010 |
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| photo by Dave Maher - 2010 |
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| photo by Dave Maher - 2010 |
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| photo by Dave Maher - 2010 |
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