What better way to give back to your community than to preserve and improve the natural and cultural resources of the Monocacy National Battlefield (MONO), your national park, right here in Frederick, Maryland? This special volunteer event, sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust, allows you to engage in a hands-on effort to assist the park […]
Join Park Rangers from the Monocacy National Battlefield and members from the Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation as we commemorate the 161st anniversary of the Battle with special ranger programs, and military and civilian living history encampments and exhibits. Gain an understanding of historic small arms (infantry) and light field artillery by attending firing demonstrations throughout […]
Join Park Rangers from the Monocacy National Battlefield and members from the Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation as we commemorate the 161st anniversary of the Battle with special ranger programs, and military and civilian living history encampments and exhibits. Gain an understanding of historic small arms (infantry) and light field artillery by attending firing demonstrations throughout […]
The sound and fury of the artillery will shake the ground on the Monocacy National Battlefield with canon demonstrations. Different types of canons will be fired throughout the day at the visitor center. You can experience the acoustic and the concussive differences at the point of firing (visitor center) from a downwind position of 1.5 […]
Here's your chance to meet and mingle with Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation board members at "In the Streets", Frederick's showcasing of its local non-profit organizations. Let us tell you about our mission and how you can become involved. Get a free copy of our newsletter, The Dispatch, to learn about our events programming and co-partnership […]
Let's ring in the magic of the holiday season with the 40th annual Kris Kringle Procession on Friday, December 12, 2025. The procession starts at the corner of East Patrick and South Caroll Streets, heads west on Patrick Street, turns right onto N. Market Street, and then turns left onto W. Second Street ending at […]
Celebrate 30 Years of Park Day at Monocacy National Battlefield! Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, for the 30th Annual Park Day—a nationwide day of service dedicated to caring for our public lands. Volunteers of all ages are invited to help with hands-on projects that support the preservation and beauty of Monocacy National Battlefield. […]
May 25th is National Poppy Day, a day rich in meaning for veterans and service members across the United States. How did the poppy flower come to symbolize the sacrifices of those who served? After the devastation of World War I, bright red poppies bloomed across the battlefields of Europe—most notably in the fields of […]
Join us on July 11, 2026, at Monocacy National Battlefield as we commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy, the battle that helped save Washington, D.C. Step back into history with interpretive programs, living history, and opportunities to learn more about the soldiers and civilians impacted by this pivotal Civil War battle. Be […]
Experience the power and precision of Civil War–era artillery on September 5, 2026, at Monocacy National Battlefield. Watch living historians demonstrate artillery equipment while explaining how these cannons were used during the Battle of Monocacy and throughout the Civil War. Be sure to find us under our tent to learn more about the park, its […]