The Battle of Monocacy, known as “The Battle That Saved Washington,” took place on July 9, 1864 as part of the third and final Confederate campaign in Maryland. On July 8-9, 2017, Monocacy National Battlefield will commemorate the 153rd Anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy with a FREE special event. Programs will include infantry and artillery firing demonstrations, both civilian and military living history encampments, battlefield orientation talks, and hand’s-on activities for children’s of all ages. All programs and activities will take place at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center: 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704 (GPS address only).

Canoe/Kayak Tours are available both days through Frederick County Parks & Recreation. For more information or to register, please visit:
http://apm.activecommunities.com/frederickcntyparksandrec/Activity_Search/10217

The full schedule is as follows:

Saturday and Sunday:
Battlefield Orientation Talks:

9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., & 2:30 p.m.
Infantry Firing Demonstrations:
10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., & 3:00 p.m.
Artillery Firing Demonstrations:
10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., & 3:30 p.m.

For more information, please visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/mono, see us on Facebook, or call the visitor center at 301-662-3515. The visitor center is located at 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704. Operating hours are daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 pm.

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