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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Monocacy National Battlefield
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor.
- LocationFrederick, MD
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, 7:30AM - Sunset
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Weather now73°F Partly Cloudy
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Things to Do
5 experiences from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Explore L'Hermitage
Explore the late 18th century slave plantation known as L'Hermitage.
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Hike The Thomas Farm Trail
Take a hike at Thomas Farm! Two trails at the Thomas Farm provide options for exploring.
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Hikes at the Worthington Farm
Take a hike at Worthington Farm! Three trails at Worthington Farm provide options for exploring.
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Ignite your Imagination at Monocacy National Battlefield
Reservation required
Monocacy National Battlefield encompasses several centuries of history, which reflect events of both national and local significance.
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Picnicking At Monocacy
Add a picnic to your exploration of the battlefield. Monocacy National Battlefield has picnic tables at several locations throughout the park.
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Visitor Center
Facility
A bookstore, public restrooms, and an interactive museum are located within the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is open Thursday through Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00…
5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD (301) 662-3515 Directions
Details
A bookstore, public restrooms, and an interactive museum are located within the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is open Thursday through Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. For additional information, please contact the Visitor Center at 301-662-3515.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, 7:30AM - Sunset · Monocacy National Battlefield
Hours details
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Monocacy National BattlefieldDaily, 7:30AM - Sunset
The park grounds are open daily from 7:30 until 20 minutes after sunset.
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
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
5201 Urbana PikeFrederick, MD 21704
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Weather & conditions
73°F
Partly Cloudy · feels like 69°
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86° 61°
Sunny57% rain
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What to expect by season
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)
Photos
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Built in the 1790s this house was one of the first structures in the park. — NPS Photo -
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Getting There
Frederick, MD 21704
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.
Full directions
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.
Mailing address: 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, MD 21704
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