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Battle of Antietam reenactment draws large crowd near Boonsboro
The two day event sponsored by ACWCC and Napoleonic Tactics drew about 2,000 soldiers and civilians to participate and 9,000 spectators for the afternoon battle. Corporate sponsors included Coca Cola and Roy Rogers while local businesses aided. About 4,500 attended the dawn battle and 9,000 the afternoon clash. Proceeds from a Saturday fair benefited the Save the Historic Antietam Foundation. Volunteers, including Donnie Thomas, provided site access and support at his farm.
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