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.
The Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation (MNBF) is proud to host our speaker presentation with Dr. Stephen Goldman. Dr. Goldman is well known in the Civil War community having spoken on numerous occasions at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and recently at the 159th Anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy on the Monocacy National […]
The Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation is honored to sponsor Dr. Paula Reed as our guide and speaker for the final program in our First Saturday Hike series of 2023. Dr. Reed is a well-regarded professional Historic Preservation Consultant and Architectural/Cultural Historian. She will share insights from her own research on the architecture of the Historic […]
Join the Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation as we sponsor National Park Ranger, Ryan Quint, for our first “First Saturday Hike” of the year at the Jug Bridge Monument Park here in Frederick on March 2, 2024 from 11-12 and 2-3. Ranger Quint will speak about the two sides who fought for the bridge in the […]
9am Worthington / Thomas Farm Hikes 11am Infantry Demonstration at Thomas Farm 12pm Artillery Demonstration at Visitors Center 1pm Fort Stevens Talk at Visitors Center 2pm Infantry Demonstration at Thomas Farm 3pm Artillery Demonstration at Visitors Center 4pm Best Farm to 14th New Jersey Monument Hike