Welcome to Monocacy.
The Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit founded in 2016, is the official non-profit partner of Monocacy National Battlefield. Our purpose is to assist Monocacy National Battlefield to improve and expand its educational, environmental, and natural resource programs; to acquire material and equipment for use in its programs; to further develop the library and museum; and to preserve the historic, cultural, natural, and environmental resources of the park.
The Dispatch
The Dispatch is the newsletter of the Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation.
Augmented Reality Blockhouse Project
The Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign to create an immersive augmented reality experience that will bring to life the events that unfolded on the battlefield during the Battle of Monocacy.
This innovative project in partnership with the Monocacy National Battlefield will allow visitors to experience the battle as it happened on July 9, 1864, including the fierce fighting along the Monocacy River, the defense of the bridges and railroad crossings, and the activities that occurred around the B&O RR blockhouses at Monocacy Junction. Through augmented reality, visitors will be able to visualize troop movements, hear firsthand accounts, and gain a deeper understanding of the strategic importance of this pivotal engagement known as “The Battle That Saved Washington.”
Our goal is to raise at least $30,000 to make this educational experience a reality. By combining cutting-edge technology with historical research, we can help preserve and share the stories of the soldiers and civilians whose lives were forever changed by the battle.
