https://www.nps.gov/mono News releases from Monocacy National Battlefield. en-us https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/monocacy-national-battlefield-opens-redesigned-museum.htm Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:29:00 EST Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, stories, and artifacts at Monocacy National Battlefield’s redesigned museum. The park will dedicate the new museum at a grand opening ceremony where everyone can learn how the battle there, shaped American history. The event takes place at the park’s visitor center on Friday, April 3, 2026. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/monocacy-national-battlefield-opens-redesigned-museum.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-d-c-provide-more-than-42-000-meals-of-donated-venison-to-neighbors.htm Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:00 EST Venison donations from national parks of the National Capital Region in 2025. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-d-c-provide-more-than-42-000-meals-of-donated-venison-to-neighbors.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/derek-carter-named-superintendent-of-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:35:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has named Derek Carter as the new superintendent of Monocacy National Battlefield in Maryland. Carter, a Maryland native, begins his role today, and brings decades of leadership experience and a deep connection to the area. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/derek-carter-named-superintendent-of-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-d-c-donate-venison.htm Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:18:00 EST Eight national parks in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia have concluded this year’s annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. These parks donated more than 13,000 pounds of venison to local nonprofit organizations that will serve approximately 55,000 meals to families in need.   https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-d-c-donate-venison.htm https://www.nps.gov/hafe/learn/news/2024-04-24-deer-test-positive-for-cwd.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:53:00 EST During recent white-tailed deer reduction operations and subsequent disease sampling at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, two deer tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Both animals were from the Jefferson County, West Virginia portion of the park. This is the first CWD-positive detection at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/hafe/learn/news/2024-04-24-deer-test-positive-for-cwd.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/three-white-tailed-deer-test-positive-for-chronic-wasting-disease-in-antietam-and-monocacy-national-battlefields.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:30:00 EST During recent white-tailed deer reduction operations and subsequent disease sampling at Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields, the National Park Service (NPS) received positive test results for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Two deer tested positive at Antietam and one at Monocacy. These are the first CWD-positive detections for national parks in the state of Maryland. However, CWD has been present in Maryland since 2010. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/three-white-tailed-deer-test-positive-for-chronic-wasting-disease-in-antietam-and-monocacy-national-battlefields.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/international-archaeology-day-at-monocacy.htm Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:35:00 EST On Saturday, October 21, Monocacy National Battlefield will host International Archaeology Day from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Best Farm, 5106 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/international-archaeology-day-at-monocacy.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/hike-monocacy-national-battlefield-s-newest-trails-on-august-25.htm Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:58:00 EST Celebrate the National Park Service’s (NPS) birthday at Monocacy National Battlefield with a hike on our new and improved trails! On August 25 at 10 a.m., the park will officially open two new trails and a revitalized trail system with a project orientation followed by park ranger-guided hikes. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/hike-monocacy-national-battlefield-s-newest-trails-on-august-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/159th-monocacy-press-release.htm Fri, 30 Jun 2023 07:05:00 EST Program Schedule for 2023 Monocacy Commemoration Weekend. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/159th-monocacy-press-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/commemorate-juneteenth-at-your-local-national-parks.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:41:00 EST As Juneteenth National Independence Day approaches, the National Park Service (NPS) invites you to celebrate this important holiday at nearby national parks. National parks across the Washington, D.C. area will host events commemorating the long, hard road to freedom for African Americans in the United States. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/commemorate-juneteenth-at-your-local-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/monocacy-national-battlefield-to-open-7-days-a-week.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2023 06:18:00 EST Starting on June 1, the National Park Service (NPS) will open the visitor center at Monocacy National Battlefield seven days a week. The visitor center is currently open five days a week and closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The visitor center offers an information desk, bookstore, exhibits and restrooms. Visitor center hours are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/monocacy-national-battlefield-to-open-7-days-a-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/pardon-our-dust-trail-improvements-coming-to-monocacy-national-battlefield-this-summer.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:57:00 EST Just in time for National Trails Day, the National Park Service began work to improve around eight miles of trails at Monocacy National Battlefield this week. When work is complete later this summer, visitors can expect wider and safer trails, easier access with updated signs and trail-markers, and over two miles of new hikes to enjoy. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/pardon-our-dust-trail-improvements-coming-to-monocacy-national-battlefield-this-summer.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-west-virginia-and-d-c-provide-more-than-48-000-meals-of-donated-venison-to-neighbors.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:49:00 EST Seven national parks in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia have concluded this year’s annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. These parks donated more than 12,000 pounds of venison to local nonprofit organizations that will serve approximately 48,000 meals to families in need. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-west-virginia-and-d-c-provide-more-than-48-000-meals-of-donated-venison-to-neighbors.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/seven-ways-to-get-outside-around-d-c-this-national-park-week.htm Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:59:00 EST Join national parks in the D.C. area for National Park Week! This annual celebration of the more than 400 national parks across the country starts April 22. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/seven-ways-to-get-outside-around-d-c-this-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:20:00 EST Most forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/monocacy-prescribed-burn.htm Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:35:00 EST The National Park Service is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire at Monocacy National Battlefield between March 6 and 10, 2023, weather and vegetation conditions permitting. The planned fire operations will cover 20 acres at the Gambrill Mill. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/monocacy-prescribed-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/news.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:54:00 EST Painting the Past returns to Monocacy National Battlefield on February 18 and March 18 from 1pm to 4pm. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/news.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-west-virginia-to-reduce-white-tailed-deer-populations-this-winter.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:33:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park, Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields, Manassas National Battlefield Park, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Harpers Ferry national historical parks will conduct deer management operations in 2023 to protect and restore native plants, promote healthy and diverse forests, and preserve historic landscapes. Operations will take place from Jan. 30 to April 30, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-west-virginia-to-reduce-white-tailed-deer-populations-this-winter.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/bell_history_2011.htm Sun, 16 Oct 2022 10:52:00 EST Join Monocacy National Battlefield as we celebrate freedom in Maryland with a walk-through history on Saturday, October 22nd at 1 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/bell_history_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-tourism-in-maryland-creates-344-3-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:36:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6,675,119 visitors to national parks in Maryland spent $246.6 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 2,940 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $344.3 million. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-tourism-in-maryland-creates-344-3-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/juneteenth-from-enslaved-to-emancipation.htm Thu, 19 May 2022 10:29:00 EST Join Monocacy National Battlefield as we celebrate Juneteenth on Sunday June 19th at 11 a.m. with a walk-through history. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/juneteenth-from-enslaved-to-emancipation.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/opening-of-tenant-house-exhibits-at-thomas-farm.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:30:00 EST New exhibits explore the battlefield through the lens American Indians, French Immigrants, free and enslaved African Americans, farmers, and millers who lived and worked on this land. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/opening-of-tenant-house-exhibits-at-thomas-farm.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/deer-in-dc-area-national-parks-test-positive-for-the-virus-that-causes-covid-19.htm Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:37:00 EST During recent, routine white-tailed deer management operations and subsequent disease sampling at Catoctin Mountain Park, Rock Creek Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Pennsylvania State University researchers found positive results for SARS-CoV2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) in the park deer population. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/deer-in-dc-area-national-parks-test-positive-for-the-virus-that-causes-covid-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2021-2022-deer-management.htm Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:59:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park, Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Harpers Ferry national historical parks will conduct deer management operations in 2022 to protect and restore native plants, promote healthy and diverse forests, and preserve historic landscapes.  https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2021-2022-deer-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/id-tag-donation.htm Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:54:00 EST The Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation donated a rare Civil War identification tag from a soldier who was wounded at the Battle of Monocacy. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/id-tag-donation.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/157th-anniversary-events-at-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:13:00 EST To commemorate the 157th anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy, the National Park Service will host a variety of special events and programs on July 9 and 10, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/157th-anniversary-events-at-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2021-venison-donation.htm Wed, 05 May 2021 04:39:00 EST Seven national parks in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia have concluded this year’s annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. These parks donated more than 11,000 pounds of venison to local nonprofit organizations that will serve approximately 44,000 meals to families in need. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/2021-venison-donation.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/2021-prescribed-fire-at-monocacy.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2021 08:41:00 EST The National Park Service is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire at Monocacy National Battlefield this month. The tentative target dates are between March 8–12, weather and vegetation conditions permitting. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/2021-prescribed-fire-at-monocacy.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-park-service-to-reduce-white-tailed-deer-populations-in-six-maryland-virginia-and-west-virginia-national-parks.htm Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:00:00 EST Catoctin Mountain Park , Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields, Manassas National Battlefield Park, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Harpers Ferry national historical parks will conduct deer management operations in 2021 to protect and restore native plants, promote healthy and diverse forests and preserve historic landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-park-service-to-reduce-white-tailed-deer-populations-in-six-maryland-virginia-and-west-virginia-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm Mon, 07 Dec 2020 06:41:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) acting Area Director Lisa Mendelson-Ielmini has named Andrew Banasik as the superintendent of Monocacy National Battlefield, Md. Banasik began his NPS career as a seasonal employee at the battlefield and has 23 years of NPS experience. He begins his new assignment this week.   https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/historic-viewshed-restoration.htm Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:12:00 EST To restore historic viewsheds on the Thomas and Worthington Farms, Monocacy National Battlefield will remove trees within targeted areas starting Oct. 20 through Dec. 30, 2020. This work will help restore historic sight lines that were present during the 1864 Battle of Monocacy and increase opportunities for the public to access and learn about the battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/historic-viewshed-restoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:09:00 EST In response to public health guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state health departments in Virginia and Maryland and in the District of Columbia, and local health departments in the counties of Alexandria, Va., Allegheny, Md., Arlington, Va., Fairfax, Va., Frederick, Md., Jefferson, W.Va., Loudon, Va., Montgomery, Md., Prince George, Md., Prince William, Va., and Washington, Md., the National Park Service (NPS) has implemented additional facility closures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).   https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/national-park-service-plans-prescribed-fire-at-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm Fri, 06 Mar 2020 08:32:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire at Monocacy National Battlefield. The tentative target dates are between March 9 to 20, weather and vegetation conditions permitting.   https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/national-park-service-plans-prescribed-fire-at-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-md-national-parks-in-february.htm Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:58:00 EST Four national parks in western Maryland: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (NHP), Antietam and Monocacy National Battlefields and Catoctin Mountain Park will conduct deer management operations in Feb. and March 2020 to protect and restore native plants, promote healthy and diverse forests and preserve historic landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-md-national-parks-in-february.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/155-years-of-emancipation-in-maryland.htm Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:43:00 EST Did you know that slavery continued in Maryland after the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation? Join the National Park Service Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Best Farm and 3 p.m at the C. Burr Artz Library to commemorate the 155th anniversary of the 1864 state constitution that ended slavery in Maryland. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/155-years-of-emancipation-in-maryland.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/how-many-cigars.htm Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:52:00 EST Was it two cigars or three? Join Monocacy National Battlefield staff on Saturday at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to explore the Mystery & Myths of Lee’s Lost Orders. Living history presenters with the Independent Greys will set up a soldier encampment at the visitor center on Saturday and Sunday. All programs are free. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/how-many-cigars.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/monocacy-national-battlefield-commemorates-400-years-of-african-american-history.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:40:00 EST Join the National Park Service and community partners in honoring the first Africans to land in English-occupied America and in remembering 400 years of African American history. On Saturday, August 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the Best Farm, Monocacy National Battlefield will host an event titled Enslavement in the Free State: The Story of L'Hermitage. On Sunday, August 25 at 3:00 p.m. the public may join park rangers at the Visitor Center to participate in ringing a bell and reading the names of the enslaved people who lived and worked on the six historic properties of Monocacy National Battlefield, as well as the U.S. Colored Troops who enlisted at Monocacy Junction. Both programs are free. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/monocacy-national-battlefield-commemorates-400-years-of-african-american-history.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-parks-in-greater-washington-d-c-commemorate-the-first-landing-of-enslaved-africans-in-english-occupied-america.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:47:00 EST On Aug. 25, national parks in greater Washington invite the public to join a nationwide commemoration to honor and remember the enslaved Africans brought to Virginia’s Point Comfort, now part of Fort Monroe National Monument, in 1619. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-parks-in-greater-washington-d-c-commemorate-the-first-landing-of-enslaved-africans-in-english-occupied-america.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/thomas-farm-open-house.htm Mon, 12 Aug 2019 07:48:00 EST Join the National Park Service for a rare opportunity to tour the historic Thomas House at Monocacy National Battlefield. The house will open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 17, 2019. There will be a display of historic clothing, docents to guide people through the house and basement, as well as formal programs at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The event is free. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/thomas-farm-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/history-comes-alive-at-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:51:00 EST Join Monocacy National Battlefield on Saturday and Sunday, August 10–11, 2019, for a living history weekend. Visitors can explore an encampment of soldiers, experience Civil War music and witness infantry and artillery demonstrations. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/history-comes-alive-at-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/rescheduled-worthington-farm-open-house.htm Wed, 17 Jul 2019 08:56:00 EST Due to the forecast for extreme heat this weekend, the National Park Service is rescheduling the tour of the historic Worthington House at Monocacy National Battlefield to September 7, 2019. Current forecasts call for temperatures around 100 degrees and high humidity on Saturday with a combined heat index the National Weather Service categorizes as dangerous. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/rescheduled-worthington-farm-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/worthington-farm-open-house-2019.htm Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:11:00 EST Join the National Park Service for a rare opportunity to tour the historic Worthington House at Monocacy National Battlefield. The house is usually closed, but will open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 20, 2019 for this special tour. Park Rangers and volunteers will discuss the history of the property and the Worthington family, who witnessed the Battle of Monocacy through their cellar windows. The event is free. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/worthington-farm-open-house-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/155th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-monocacy.htm Tue, 02 Jul 2019 12:58:00 EST 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 into Maryland. Monocacy National Battlefield will commemorate the 155th Anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy with a FREE special event on July 6-7, museum exhibit opening and a Ranger-led auto tour on July 9. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/155th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-monocacy.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/tourism-at-greater-washington-area-national-parks-creates-1-58-billion-in-economic-benefit.htm Tue, 28 May 2019 06:29:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 54 million visitors to national parks in and around the nation’s capital spent nearly $1.1 billion in 2018. That spending resulted in 14,984 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the regional economy of $1.58 billion. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/tourism-at-greater-washington-area-national-parks-creates-1-58-billion-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/memorial-day-2019.htm Mon, 20 May 2019 06:46:00 EST This Memorial Day Weekend, Monocacy National Battlefield will honor the 2,200 soldiers who fell at the battlefield 155 years ago. You’re invited to help place 2,200 flags near the visitor center to remember the fallen, and to participate in volunteer and ranger-led programs over the weekend. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/memorial-day-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-dc-provide-more-than-75-000-meals-to-neighbors-with-donated-venison.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2019 09:01:00 EST Six national parks in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia have concluded annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. The parks, ranging from Civil War battlefields to urban parks, donated more than 19,000 pounds of venison, equalling over 75,000 meals to local nonprofits. These nonprofits serve meals locally and across the region to families in need. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-dc-provide-more-than-75-000-meals-to-neighbors-with-donated-venison.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/-meet-the-authors-at-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2019 08:37:00 EST Did you know that enslaved people in Maryland weren’t freed by the Emancipation Proclamation? Learn about the abolition of slavery with distinguished authors and historians Drs. Leslie Rowland and Joseph P. Reidy at the Best Farm in Monocacy National Battlefield on Saturday, May 4 from noon to 5 pm, at “Meet the Authors: Battles of a Border State, Maryland’s Constitutional Crisis.” This free program will focus on the 155th anniversary of the passing of the 1864 Maryland Constitution, which abolished slavery in the Old Line State. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/-meet-the-authors-at-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/national-park-service-plans-first-ever-prescribed-fire-at-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2019 06:35:00 EST The National Park Service is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire at Monocacy National Battlefield the week of April 1-5, 2019, weather permitting. The planned fire will be adjacent to the Gambrill Mill area and cover approximately 35-acres of open fields. This will be the first prescribed fire conducted within the park. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/national-park-service-plans-first-ever-prescribed-fire-at-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-maryland-national-parks-in-february.htm Tue, 05 Feb 2019 06:57:00 EST To protect and restore native vegetation, promote healthy and diverse forests and preserve historic landscapes, four western Maryland national parks are preparing to implement previously approved white-tailed deer management plans. The National Park Service (NPS) will donate all suitable meat from reduction activities to local food banks. Last year, national parks in western Maryland and the District of Columbia donated more than 14,000 pounds of venison to local food banks. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-maryland-national-parks-in-february.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/wetlandsfonsi.htm Tue, 24 Jul 2018 04:58:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) recently completed a Wetland Restoration Action Plan that identities an approach to restore, enhance and protect 49.38 acres and 19,985 linear feet of wetlands and streams, respectively, in four national parks: Catoctin Mountain Park; Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (NHP); Harpers Ferry NHP; and Monocacy National Battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/wetlandsfonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-and-dc-provide-more-than-50-000-meals-to-neighbors-with-donated-venison.htm Mon, 09 Apr 2018 10:00:00 EST Four national parks in Maryland and the District of Columbia recently concluded annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. Two Civil War battlefields, a 5,810-acre hardwood mountain forest and a national park in the heart of our nation’s capital, donated more than 14,000 pounds of venison to local non-profits that serve those in need. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-and-dc-provide-more-than-50-000-meals-to-neighbors-with-donated-venison.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/2018-special-event-programs.htm Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:33:00 EST 2018 Special Event Programs at Monocacy National Battlefield https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/2018-special-event-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-maryland-national-parks.htm Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:00:00 EST Forests and cultural landscapes continue recovery from heavy deer browse https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management-resumes-in-western-maryland-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/the-mystery-and-myths-of-lees-lost-orders.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2017 08:00:00 EST What are the Lost Orders, who lost them, who found them, where, and how many cigars were with them? On Saturday, September 9, 2017, learn more about this discovery during the 1862 Maryland Campaign and its significance to Monocacy National Battlefield. Programs feature ranger-led presentations about Special Orders 191 and the 1862 Maryland Campaign. Period music by Ampersand from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm will round out the event. All events are free and will take place at the visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/the-mystery-and-myths-of-lees-lost-orders.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/eclipse-over-monocacy.htm Wed, 09 Aug 2017 04:54:00 EST While the path of total eclipse stretches from Oregon to South Carolina, a partial solar eclipse can be enjoyed at Monocacy National Battlefield. Please join us at the Visitor Center on August 21st for our solar eclipse event! https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/eclipse-over-monocacy.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/national-park-service-approves-plan-for-urbana-bridge-replacement.htm Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:46:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has approved a plan to replace the Urbana Pike (MD355) bridge that crosses the CSX railroad and borders Monocacy National Battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/national-park-service-approves-plan-for-urbana-bridge-replacement.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-new-superintendent-of-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm Mon, 28 Nov 2016 09:55:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has named Chris Stubbs, an experienced resource manager, Superintendent of Monocacy National Battlefield, MD. He begins his assignment today, Nov. 28. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-new-superintendent-of-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/western-maryland-parks-to-implement-white-tailed-deer-management-plans.htm Tue, 04 Oct 2016 04:42:00 EST To provide for long-term protection and restoration of native vegetation, promote healthy and diverse forests and protect historic landscapes, three Western Maryland National Parks are preparing to implement previously approved white-tailed deer management plans this year. The National Park Service (NPS) will donate all suitable meat from reduction activities to local food banks. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/western-maryland-parks-to-implement-white-tailed-deer-management-plans.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/celebrate-the-100th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service-at-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm Tue, 26 Jul 2016 07:31:00 EST #FindYourPark at Monocacy National Battlefield on August 25, 2016 and help celebrate the Centennial of the National Park Service. Learn about the history of your National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/celebrate-the-100th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service-at-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/monocacy-national-battlefield-historic-house-series-thomas-farm-open-house.htm Tue, 26 Jul 2016 07:11:00 EST Sheltered in their basement during the heaviest fighting of the battle, the Thomas family emerged following the battle to discover significant damage to their home. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to tour the home with rangers and volunteers; see the battle scars that remain, learn about the different phases of construction, and hear the stories of the people who once lived there. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/monocacy-national-battlefield-historic-house-series-thomas-farm-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/monocacy-national-battlefield-historic-house-series-worthington-farm-open-house.htm Fri, 01 Jul 2016 09:54:00 EST The beautifully situated Worthington Farm became a staging area for the Confederate Army to attack the Union line during the Battle of Monoacy. Stand at the window where Glen Worthington watched the battle that inspired him to write Fighting For Time, which helped the battlefield become a national park. Rangers and volunteers will provide access to the house and information on the history of the home. Living historians will be on hand to demonstrate life in the 19th century. Open house from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 4235 Baker Valley Road, Frederick, MD 21704. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/monocacy-national-battlefield-historic-house-series-worthington-farm-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/152nd-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-monocacy.htm Wed, 22 Jun 2016 08:39:00 EST 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. Join us July 9-10, 2016 to commemorate the 152nd Anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy with a FREE special event. Programs will include infantry and artillery firing demonstrations, living history encampments, live musical performances, battlefield orientation talks, and a children's activity tent. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/152nd-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-monocacy.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/monocacy-national-battlefield-historic-house-series-best-farm-open-house.htm Wed, 08 Jun 2016 10:51:00 EST Join park staff on June 18-19 for a rare glimpse inside the Best Farm's main house. Docents will be on hand to show visitors part of the main house and discuss the cluster of historic structures, as well as describe the village that housed the enslaved laborers from the 18th century plantation that was revealed through recent archaeological investigations. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/monocacy-national-battlefield-historic-house-series-best-farm-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/thomas-farm-tenant-house-rehabilitation-complete.htm Tue, 24 May 2016 09:08:00 EST In 2015, a project to rehabilitate the Thomas Farm tenant house for visitors use was completed. Energy efficient solutions were used where possible to meet larger sustainability and energy efficiency goals while providing needed visitor amenities. The new facility will be open to the public starting May 27, 2016 and be available for use from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/thomas-farm-tenant-house-rehabilitation-complete.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-comments-on-invasive-plant-management-plan-for-national-capital-region-parks.htm Tue, 10 May 2016 10:42:00 EST National Park Service seeks comments on Invasive Plant Management Plan for National Capital Region Parks. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-comments-on-invasive-plant-management-plan-for-national-capital-region-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/bioblitz-is-coming-to-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm Tue, 10 May 2016 10:26:00 EST BioBlitz is coming to Monocacy National Battlefield! Grab your magnifying glass and explore nature in Monocacy National Battlefield, like never before! https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/bioblitz-is-coming-to-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/ranger-guided-battlefield-hikes.htm Mon, 02 May 2016 11:02:00 EST Walk in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers who fought at the Battle of Monocacy. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/ranger-guided-battlefield-hikes.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/day-in-the-life-of-a-park-ranger-and-showing-of-the-movie-glory.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2016 12:20:00 EST Join us Saturday April 28, 2016 between 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for a Special Event focused on the life of a Park Ranger followed by the showing of the movie Glory at 8:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/day-in-the-life-of-a-park-ranger-and-showing-of-the-movie-glory.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/change-in-visitor-center-hours-at-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm Thu, 04 Feb 2016 05:56:00 EST Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center has changed hours of operation to 9:00 am-5:00 pm beginning Sunday, February 14, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/change-in-visitor-center-hours-at-monocacy-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/public-scoping-meetings-public-access-plan-and-environmental-assessment.htm Mon, 01 Feb 2016 07:36:00 EST The National Park Service is beginning to develop a Public Access Plan and Environmental Assessment for Monocacy National Battlefield. You are invited to attend a public open house to identify any issues, concerns or ideas you may have with regard to the proposed project. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/public-scoping-meetings-public-access-plan-and-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/invasive-plan-management-plan-open-for-comment.htm Sun, 10 May 2015 21:01:00 EST Washington – The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting public scoping comments on an Invasive Plant Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (plan/EA) for 15 national parks in the greater Washington DC region. The plan/EA will identify long-term strategies to reduce impacts and threats from invasive plants, and will provide opportunities for restoring native plant communities and historic landscapes. Comments are being accepted through June 10, 2015 and can be submitted online. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/invasive-plan-management-plan-open-for-comment.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/concert.htm Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:49:00 EST On Sunday, July 14, Monocacy National Battlefield will host a free performance by the folk musical group Ampersand at the park’s visitor center. The outdoor concert, scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., offers the public a unique opportunity to enjoy songs and tunes from the Civil War era performed in a beautiful landscape that has changed little since the 19th century. Ampersand interprets music from the folk and old-time American traditions on modern instruments with treasured songs and lively instrumentals. The group features Dick Hogle, Beth Lawton, and Francis Lindop playing a selection of songs from both Northern and Southern traditions. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/concert.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/book_signing.htm Tue, 02 Jul 2013 03:32:00 EST On July 6-7, 2013, Monocacy National Battlefield will commemorate the 149th anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy by offering a series of programs throughout the weekend. The schedule of events will now include appearances by four Maryland authors who have recently published books on the Civil War. On Saturday, July 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Dan Toomey, Dr. Benjamin Cooling, Claudia Floyd, and Scott Hipp will be at the park’s visitor center to sign copies of their new books. All of the authors except Ms. Floyd will also be available from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/book_signing.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/2013_anniversary.htm Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:08:00 EST 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. After the battle, a Baltimore newspaper wrote, “The country does not yet know how much it owes the gallant men who fought that battle.” On July 6-7, 2013, Monocacy National Battlefield will commemorate the actions of those men on the 149th anniversary of the battle by offering 13 programs throughout the weekend. Living history volunteers will be on hand to demonstrate how infantry and artillery soldiers fired their weapons during the battle while also interpreting the significance of those actions to the Battle of Monocacy. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/2013_anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/track_trail.htm Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:21:00 EST Beginning Saturday, June 8, Monocacy National Battlefield will provide a new opportunity for kids and their families to visit the park and explore nature. The park, in partnership with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, has established a new TRACK TRAIL at Worthington Farm. The family friendly trail, one of many the Foundation has supported through its Kids in Parks program, is intended “to get kids ‘unplugged,’ outdoors, and reconnected with nature for their health and the health of our parks.” https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/track_trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/programs_2013.htm Sat, 01 Jun 2013 04:12:00 EST Starting June 1, Monocacy National Battlefield will host a regular schedule of free summer ranger programs. On weekdays at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, National Park Service rangers will present “Race to Washington,” an orientation to the Battle of Monocacy. On Saturday and Sunday, the battlefield orientation will be presented at 3:00 p.m., with additional programs covering a variety of subjects offered at 11:00 am and 1:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/programs_2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/jr-ranger-weekend.htm Fri, 10 May 2013 11:50:00 EST Monocacy National Battlefield will host a “Junior Ranger Weekend” on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, for kids of all ages. Costumed living history volunteers will present interactive and hands-on programs at various locations throughout the park. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/jr-ranger-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/lfmd-2013.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:54:00 EST Over the Memorial Day weekend, Monocacy National Battlefield will offer public programs and host a memorial flag display in honor of those soldiers who fell during the Battle of Monocacy. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/lfmd-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/national_park_week_2013.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:05:00 EST Monocacy National Battlefield invites everyone to get to know their national parks during National Park Week with free admission to all national parks April 22 – 26. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/national_park_week_2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/battlefield_hikes_april2013.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:57:00 EST Join NPS Rangers on April 27th for a series of hikes through Monocacy National Battlefield highlighting tactics and troop movements that transpired in the area on July 9, 1864. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/battlefield_hikes_april2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/rise-of-jubal-early.htm Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:14:00 EST 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of what some military historians call “Lee’s masterpiece,” the Battle of Chancellorsville. On April 20, 2013, Monocacy National Battlefield will host Gail Stephens, author of Shadow of Shiloh, to discuss this battle in which General Jubal Early played a critical role. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/rise-of-jubal-early.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/bell_history_2013.htm Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:18:00 EST Monocacy National Battlefield will join with other Historic Consortium museum sites in the official opening of the spring season. The emphasis of the event will be on Frederick, Maryland’s unique contributions to local and national history. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/bell_history_2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/superintendent.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:18:00 EST Monocacy National Battlefield welcomes its new superintendent, Rick Slade. Rick comes to the park from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Atlanta, Georgia. He served there as the chief of planning and resource management. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/museumsbycandlelight_2012.htm Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:53:00 EST Monocacy National Battlefield will join with the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium and 21 other historic sites in Frederick County to mark the start of the holiday season with "Museums by Candlelight." https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/museumsbycandlelight_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/prelude-to-antietam.htm Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:16:00 EST Join Monocacy National Battlefield for special activities focusing on the events that led up to the Battle of Antietam https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/prelude-to-antietam.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/return_so_191.htm Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:00:00 EST Join Monocacy National Battlefield as we commemorate the 150th anniversary of the 1862 Maryland Campaign with “Return of Special Orders 191” special event and exhibit. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/return_so_191.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/2012_anniversary.htm Fri, 06 Jul 2012 07:56:00 EST ** Due to excessive heat the living history encampment and artillery demonstrations scheduled for Sunday, July 8 have been CANCELLED! ** The 148th anniversary of the “Battle That Saved Washington” will be commemorated on July 7-8, 2012. All events are free. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/2012_anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/memorial_day_2012.htm Wed, 09 May 2012 06:43:00 EST Monocacy National Battlefield will host a memorial flag display in honor of those soldiers who fell during the Battle of Monocacy. On Memorial Day, May 28, buglers will echo taps across the battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/memorial_day_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/ranger_hikes_2012.htm Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:49:00 EST Explore the battlefield and discover how the battle unfolded! National Park Service rangers will conduct three hikes taking visitors to three different areas of the battlefield, highlighting the events that transpired on July 9, 1864. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/ranger_hikes_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/watershed_cleanup.htm Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:21:00 EST Monocacy National Battlefield in cooperation with the Alice Ferguson Foundation will host the 24th annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup on Saturday, April 14. This is an event to clean litter from our watershed and strives to eliminate trash from our waterways, public lands, and communities by 2013. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/watershed_cleanup.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/ycc_2012.htm Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:18:00 EST Monocacy National Battlefield, a unit of the National Park Service in Frederick County, is currently recruiting individuals to be a part of their Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) crew for the summer of 2012. The park is located between the city of Frederick and Urbana, along Route 355, and was established to commemorate the American Civil War battle that took place there on July 9th, 1864. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/ycc_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/bell_history.htm Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:41:00 EST Monocacy National Battlefield will join with other Historic Consortium museum sites in the official opening of the spring season. Emphasis of the event will be on Frederick, Maryland’s unique role in the upcoming 150th anniversary of the 1862 Maryland Campaign. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/bell_history.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/park_day.htm Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:36:00 EST Monocacy National Battlefield in cooperation with the Civil War Trust will host the 16th annual “Park Day” cleanup on Saturday, March 31, 2012. This nationwide effort will help to restore and clean America’s battlefields, shrines, and cemeteries. The event is underwritten with a grant from History and has been endorsed by Take Pride in America, a division of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Park Day promises a lot of hard work, but also a lot of fun. It is an important event that, year after year, proves to be a success thanks to volunteers. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/park_day.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/battle_shiloh.htm Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:30:00 EST The first great bloody battle of the Civil War occurred at Shiloh. Its name means “place of peace” but on April 6 & 7, 1862 Shiloh was anything but peaceful. Come discover the role that Gen. Lew Wallace, Union commander at the Battle of Monocacy, played in the Battle of Shiloh. Why was Gen. U.S. Grant heavily criticized for his performance? Was the death of the Gen. A.S. Johnston really a serious blow to Confederate military hopes? Come hear answers to these questions and more. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/battle_shiloh.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/poaching.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:10:00 EST On Monday, December 12, 2011 Park Rangers at Monocacy National Battlefield discovered a 12-point whitetail deer dead on the Thomas Farm section of the battlefield. It is believed that the deer was killed illegally sometime around the week of December 4, 2011. Rangers discovered the deer while patrolling a section of the park that is accessible to visitors. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/poaching.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/museums_candlelight.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:14:00 EST Monocacy National Battlefield will join with the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium and 22 historic sites in Frederick County to kick off the holiday season. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/museums_candlelight.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/mono_ipad.htm Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:46:00 EST Available for both iPad and iPhone, the free Monocacy National Battlefield app is a portable reference to the fateful battle that occurred on July 9, 1864. A small Union force delayed a larger Confederate army and helped prevent the capture of Washington, D.C. Learn about the soldiers who fought here, the civilians who developed the land and lived here, and the landscape which makes up the battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/mono_ipad.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/battlefield_hikes.htm Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:47:00 EST Explore the battlefield and discover how the battle unfolded! National Park Service rangers will conduct three hikes taking visitors to three different areas of the battlefield, highlighting the events that transpired on July 9, 1864. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/battlefield_hikes.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/lincoln_amfht.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:33:00 EST One hundred and fifty years after his election as president, Abraham Lincoln's historical importance endures.More books have been written about Lincoln than any other American, yet our knowledge of our most famous president is dominated by a series of iconic images: the son of an illiterate farmer who taught himself to read; the savior of the Union; the Great Emancipator; the martyred leader. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/lincoln_amfht.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/drums_mono.htm Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:38:00 EST Learn more about the rich and diverse history of Frederick, Maryland. Listen as local author John W. Schildt talks about the Indians, British Grenadiers and Civil War soldiers behind the drum beats heard around the Frederick. Visit with archeologists at the slave village site and see what they are uncovering about the lives of the enslaved people who lived in the village. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/drums_mono.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/nps_howard.htm Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:51:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) archeologists at Monocacy National Battlefield near Frederick, Maryland are entering a second year of archeological excavations at one of the largest known slave sites in the region. From June 21 – 30, the NPS will host students and faculty from Howard University for a two-week archeological field school aimed at providing exclusive and enhanced learning opportunities for students interested in archeology. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/nps_howard.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/monocacy-national-battlefield-commemorates-147th-anniversary.htm Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST The 147th anniversary of the “Battle That Saved Washington” will be commemorated on July 9-10. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/monocacy-national-battlefield-commemorates-147th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/jr_ranger_day.htm Sun, 08 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Calling all kids and those young at heart! Monocacy National Battlefield will host a Camp of Instruction for visitors of all ages at the historic Worthington Farm on Saturday, June 4, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/jr_ranger_day.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/lfmd.htm Sun, 08 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Memorial Day Commemoration May 28 - 30, 2011: Monocacy National Battlefield will host a memorial flag display in honor of those soldiers who fell during the Battle of Monocacy. https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/lfmd.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/dmpm.htm Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/dmpm.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/burning_question.htm Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/news/burning_question.htm