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Monocacy National Battlefield
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Monocacy National Battlefield

5201 Urbana Pike

Frederick, MD

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Park

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Landmarks

About this place

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July 9, however, Federal soldiers outnumbered three to one, fought gallantly along the banks of the Monocacy River in an effort to buy time for Union reinforcement to arrive in Washington, DC.

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Monocacy National Battlefield

Monday
7:30AM - Sunset
Tuesday
7:30AM - Sunset
Wednesday
7:30AM - Sunset
Thursday
7:30AM - Sunset
Friday
7:30AM - Sunset
Saturday
7:30AM - Sunset
Sunday
7:30AM - Sunset

The park grounds are open daily from 7:30 until 20 minutes after sunset.

Directions

From the North (U.S. 15) or West (Hagerstown): Use I-70 east and take Exit 54. Bear right then take a left onto Rt. 355. The visitor center will be on the left. From the East (Baltimore): Use I-70 west and take Exit 54. Bear left then take a left onto Rt. 355. The visitor center will be on the left. From the South (Washington): Use I-270 north to I-70 east and take Exit 54. Bear right then take a left onto Rt. 355. The visitor center will be on the the left.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

Spring (March - May) Temperatures: Average high is 67 degrees with a low of 53 degrees Summer (June - August) Temperatures: Average high is 87 degrees with a low of 65 degrees Fall (September - November) Temperatures: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 48 degrees Winter (December - February) Temperatures: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 27 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)

Activities

Auto and ATVScenic DrivingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHikingFront-Country HikingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationFirst Person InterpretationPaddlingCanoeingKayakingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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