Bob Murphy was a wonderful tour guide. His explanations and patience with our questions ( of which there were many!) were comprehensive but simply put. There were 4 of us on the tour and we all thought Bob was terrific. His command of all the facts was truly amazing. Run, don't walk to hire him as your guide.

Bob Murphy was a great guide for myself and my two sons, 11 and 14. He patiently answered adult and child questions from all conceivable perspectives, telling us about the history of Civil War generals as a group of individuals each with their own political, military and social motives, at the same time that he graphically laid out the events... More

Bob Murphy was a Blessing to find. He first is a warm friendly person who helps you understand the battles and feelings of the men fighting these special days. His knowledge is unbelievable on all phases of the fighting and strategy of leaders. He actually makes history interesting to learn. On his tour you feel as if you were there... More

Three of us knew only the basics of the battle. We were directed thru the battlefield as the fighting of the day of September 17, 1862 proceeded. To see the hilly terrain makes more obvious why so many died. Bob Murphy is extremely knowledgable and answers questions thoroughly and completely. His tour was extremely enjoyable as wel as educational. Next... More

Rode with Bob one afternoon to HarpersFerry and the next morning to Antietam. Bob's knowledge of the fields and the area is superb-I thought I knew a little bit about the battles, but after having Bob guide me, it all makes so much more sense! He's tops! Time WELL SPENT!! Bob Murphy is a particularly excellent guide if you're a... More

We are so glad we found R.C.M. History Tours through Trip Advisor! We passed the info on to our AAA agent who made our reservation for us along with our other Civil War tour stops. Bob Murphy is a great tour guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon as he explained how the battle lines formed and some insights into... More

The previous positive reviews posted here convinced me to ask Bob to give us a tour of the Antietam Battlefield. This was the first time that we (me, my wife and three kids) have been to Antietam and we were very happy with this decision! Bob really knew his subject and did a great job of making the experience enjoyable... More

The few hours we spent touring the Antietam battlefield and surrounding sites were simply magical for me. Having read about the complexities of the battle and the curious twists of fate in books, seeing the actual ground and the breathtaking beauty was spectacular. Bob's knowledge, insight, passion, and humor combined to make the experience a truly memorable event. I wish... More

I am a rank amateur compared to Bob. His knowledge is astounding, and his delightful presentation brings the events of 1862 to life. I've visited Antietam twice before, and never had a real ground-level, hands-on grasp upon the battle until taking a tour with Bob. You're wasting your time touring the battlefield otherwise. Thanks, Bob, for a terrific day.