National Park Service Site · Frederick, Maryland
Monocacy National Battlefield
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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.
Visiting
- Designation
- National Battlefield
- Owned or managed by
- National Park Service
- Address
- 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD, 21704 · Map and directions
- Hours
The park grounds are open daily from 7:30 until 20 minutes after sunset.
Wednesday: 7:30AM - Sunset · Monday: 7:30AM - Sunset · Thursday: 7:30AM - Sunset · Sunday: 7:30AM - Sunset · Tuesday: 7:30AM - Sunset · Friday: 7:30AM - Sunset · Saturday: 7:30AM - Sunset
- Getting there
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.
- Periods interpreted
- American Civil War
- Official page
- https://www.nps.gov/mono/index.htm (opens nps.gov in a new tab)
- Official contact
- https://www.nps.gov/mono/index.htm/contacts.htm (opens nps.gov in a new tab)
Visitor centers
- Visitor Center — 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 clo
Programs and events
National Public Lands Day 2026
Dates: Sept. 26
Our end of season public volunteering day! Join National Park Service rangers and volunteers as they work on various beautification projects and invasive species removals throughout the battlefield. This event will occur rain or shine, so please dress for the weather and be prepared to get dirty! Volunteer forms and work gloves will be provided at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center.
Inside the Farms of Monocacy
Dates: Oct. 10
The Best and Worthington farms are an integral part of the history of both the Civil War and the Battle of Monocacy. Join rangers and volunteers to learn about the people who lived, worked, and fought on the farms. Visitors will also get a rare opportunity to tour the first floor of these historic structures. Space is limited at both farms so please contact Monocacy National Battlefield via their email, mono_mail@nps.gov or by calling 301-662-3515 to make your reservation.
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