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Federal style house with trees behind it during the fall season.

The Worthington House is one of the most iconic locations on the battlefield.

The monument recognizes the sacrifices of the "Monocacy Regiment."

Sun rise and fog behind the historic Secondary House on the Best Farm.

Built in the 1790s this house was one of the first structures in the park.

Smoke and fire erupt from an artillery piece as it is fired by Union soldiers.

Union soldiers fire an artillery piece in commemoration of the battle.

Small flags fly in the breeze in front of the visitor center.

2,300 Union and Confederate National Flags are set out to commemorate the Battle of Monocacy casualties.

A cannon sits in a green field in front of a small white building, the sun is setting.

Confederate artillery used the fields of the Best Farm to stage their attack on Union forces across the river.

Living history demonstrators dressed as Union soldiers fire small arms.

Living history volunteers bring the past to the present through demonstrating small arms firing at Monocacy.

Physical Address:

5201 Urbana Pike

Frederick, MD 21704

Mailing Address:

4632 Araby Church Road

Frederick, MD 21704

contact-details

Phone Number: 3016623515 Voice
Phone Number: 3016687437 Fax

Email Address: mono_mail@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Battlefield

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.

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Directions

Operating Hours:

Monocacy National Battlefield

Saturdays and Sundays: Gates open at 8:30 am. Early risers should visit the Thomas Farm or park in the outer lot at Worthington Farm. The park gates open at 7:30 am Monday through Friday. The park visitor center is open daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. All park facilities, trails, and parking areas are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. For additional information, the Visitor Center staff can be reached at 301-662-3515.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

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)