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Monocacy National BattlefieldBest Farm, Monocacy National Battlefield (facing south)
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Monocacy National Battlefield
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>NEW< INTERACTIVE GAME

Play Monocacy’s new, high-tech, interactive museum scavenger hunt on your mobile phone. Learn about the Battle of Monocacy as you hunt for answers in the park museum. Challenge your friends and family to see who can solve the most clues!

 

AUDIO / VIDEO PRESENTATIONS

Explore the rich history of the Monocacy region and the Battle that was fought here on July 9, 1864 through our series of audio presentations. These MP3-formated audio files provide detail that spans from prehistory to current events. Listen online, or download to your favorite player to bring on your next visit.

Our current video features are student videos about the significance of national parks and the Battle of Monocacy as an example of "America's Best Idea." Also, the energy of recent park events is captured through staff video. Take a look!

 
Gambrill Mill ca. 1893

Gambrill Mill ca. 1893

PHOTO GALLERIES

Historic Properties

Enjoy a stroll through history to see how the various resources that comprise Monocacy National Battlefield have changed through time.  more...

 
Lieutenant George Davis

Lieutenant George Davis, Medal of Honor recipient

Soldiers at Monocacy

View a collection of portraits of soldiers who fought at the Battle of Monocacy or passed through the area during regional campaigns.  more...

 
Park Events

Park Events

Throughout the year, Monocacy National Battlefield hosts events such as Park Day and the Battle Anniversary commemoration. View a collection of photographs taken at these events showing volunteers at work and Civil War soldiering on display. more...

 
Worthington House, exterior restoration completed in 2004.

Worthington House, exterior restoration completed in 2004.

Restoration, Rehabilitation, and Construction Projects

A number of projects are underway at Monocacy National Battlefield, including restoration and rehabilitation of the park's historic structures as well as construction of a new battlefield visitor center at Best Farm. more...

Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
White-tailed deer are found in abundance on the battlefield. The rising population of deer has an intense affect on the herbaceous and woody plants found within the park, and several studies have recently been conducted on the effects of the overpopulation of deer.
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Last Updated: November 10, 2009 at 15:39 EST