Last Full Measure of Devotion

Join Park Rangers as they discuss the history and importance of Memorial Day. Listen to patriotic music and participate in the National Moment of Silence as we commemorate those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Program is subject to change.

Monocacy National Battlefield Visitors Center, located at 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.

Step into the Past at the Thomas Farm

Sheltered in their basement during the battle, the Thomas family, their friends, and those enslaved at the farm emerged to find the house and property had sustained significant damage during the heaviest fighting of the Battle of Monocacy. Join rangers and volunteers at......More

Sheltered in their basement during the battle, the Thomas family, their friends, and those enslaved at the farm emerged to find the house and property had sustained significant damage during the heaviest fighting of the Battle of Monocacy. Join rangers and volunteers at the Thomas Farm to learn the stories of those who were on the farm that fateful day. Infantry demonstrations will also be conducted throughout the day.

This event is located on the grounds of Thomas Farm, tour stop #3. The address is: 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, MD 21704

Juneteenth: From Enslaved to Emancipated

Slavery was legal in Maryland until November 1, 1864, when the new State Constitution, voted on by Marylanders, went into effect ending the practice. Join a ranger walk to learn about the enslaved people who lived and worked on the six historic properties that make up M......More

Slavery was legal in Maryland until November 1, 1864, when the new State Constitution, voted on by Marylanders, went into effect ending the practice. Join a ranger walk to learn about the enslaved people who lived and worked on the six historic properties that make up Monocacy National Battlefield, as well as the U.S. Colored Troops who enlisted at Monocacy Junction.

The Juneteenth program will meet at Best Far, Tour Stop #1,

161st Anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy Caravan Tour

Transport yourself back in time to the day of the Battle of Monocacy as a ranger provides an in-depth tour of the battlefield. This driving tour will begin at the visitor center and cover the battle chronologically. At each stop, walk in the footsteps of the soldiers wh......More

Transport yourself back in time to the day of the Battle of Monocacy as a ranger provides an in-depth tour of the battlefield. This driving tour will begin at the visitor center and cover the battle chronologically. At each stop, walk in the footsteps of the soldiers who clashed on the fields around Monocacy Junction and learn about the impact the battle had on the farms and families that lived here.

Guests should meet at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitors Center, located at 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.

161st Anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy

Join rangers and living history volunteers to commemorate the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy with ranger programs and military living history encampments. Firing demonstrations by both infantry and artillery will take place throughout the day starting at 10......More

Join rangers and living history volunteers to commemorate the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy with ranger programs and military living history encampments. Firing demonstrations by both infantry and artillery will take place throughout the day starting at 10:30 am on Saturday and 11:30 am on Sunday.

All firing demonstrations will be at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitors Center, located at 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.