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Monocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield — MD
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.
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Upcoming Events
- National Dog Day B.A.R.K. Ranger Walk!Sat Aug 29 2026The National Dog Day B.A.R.K. Ranger program will meet at tour stop #4 on Monocacy National Battlefield, 4801 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
- Troops Through Time (Living History Event)Sat Sep 05 2026Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center, 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704