The Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation

Battle-Tempered: The Physical and Psychological Consequences of War (Day-long Program)
2026-08-29 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Monocacy National Battlefield, Frederick, Maryland
Monocacy National Battlefield, Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center, the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Stephen A. Goldman Consulting Services, LLC, Hood College, and Frederick County Libraries have partnered for this unique day-long program. Speakers on military history, noted Civil War panelists and park rangers will focus on the meaning and circumstances of a battle-tempered soldier such as one experienced at the Battle of Monocacy or as a consequence of exposure to hardship, conflict, or struggle from any war. This is a tremendous line-up of activities that is free and open to the public. You can access the details from the website for the Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center at //www.seminaryridgemuseum.org/events/battle-tempered.
Registration is required.
Cost: FREE
Location: the program will begin at 8:30 AM at the visitor center of the Monocacy National Battlefield.

Civil War Artillery Demonstration
2026-09-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Visitor Center, 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
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 history, and ways you can support preservation and education efforts.

Visit Us at "In the Streets"- Celebrate Frederick!
2026-09-12 11:00 - 17:00 | Market Street Frederick, MD, Frederick, MD
Join us on September 12, 2026, at “In the Streets”, sponsored by Celebrate Frederick, and stop by our tent to learn more about who we are and what we do as a local community nonprofit. We’re excited to connect with neighbors, share our mission, and highlight how we support history, education, and preservation right here in our community.
Come say hello, ask questions, and discover ways to get involved—we’d love to meet you!
