This special volunteer event, sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust, allows you to engage in a hands-on effort to help complete maintenance and clean-up projects on the grounds of the Monocacy National Battlefield. National Park Service staff, park volunteers, and members of the Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation will join you in our ongoing work to […]

Join volunteers from the Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation for a free guided hike (30-45 min) to learn about the history of the B&O RR and its impacts on the development of the Frederick Valley with special emphasis on the Civil War period. Meet your guides at 11:00 AM at the Junction Trail (trailhead, Monocacy National […]

Join members of the Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation in the celebration of Frederick County's 275th  (dodranstricentennial) anniversary in Utica District Park. We will provide you with a historical overview of the people who occupied the land under what is now held by the National Park Service and is known as the Monocacy National Battlefield. The […]

Slavery was legal in Maryland until November 1, 1864, when voters passed a new Maryland Constitution.  Walk through history and learn about the enslaved people who lived and worked on the historic properties that make up Monocacy National Battlefield, as well as the U. S. Colored Troops who enlisted at Monocacy Junction. A 1-mile hike […]

Come on out for the 10th pride celebration here in downtown Frederick, MD. Join us and Park Rangers from the Monocacy National Battlefield to show your LGBTQ+ Pride and support for the LGBTQ+ community. Were there LG soldiers and commanders who fought in the Civil War? Come to our table and find out!

Transport yourself back in time to the day of the Battle of Monocacy as a Park Ranger of the Monocacy National Battlefield provides an in-depth caravan tour of the battlefield.  This 5-stop driving tour covers the battle chronologically.  Walk in the footsteps of those who fought valiantly to safeguard their homes and country. No registration […]

Join Park Rangers from the Monocacy National Battlefield and members of the Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation as we commemorate the 159th anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy with special ranger programs, along with military and civilian living history encampments and exhibits.  Gain an understanding of historic small arms and light field artillery by attending firing […]

Join Park Rangers from the Monocacy National Battlefield and members of the Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation as we commemorate the 159th anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy with special ranger programs, along with military and civilian living history encampments and exhibits.  Gain an understanding of historic small arms and light field artillery by attending firing […]

Just how loud were those big guns during the Civil War?  Come find out as living history volunteers and park rangers demonstrate the firing of Civil War-era artillery while explaining the life of an artillerist.  There will also be military and civilian living history encampments.