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Contact: Jana Friesen McCabe, 301-471-0322
FREDERICK, Md.: 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.Today the Thomas House serves as the battlefield’s headquarters, but during the battle it witnessed some of the fiercest fighting. Sheltered in their basement during the Battle of Monocacy, the Thomas family emerged to find their home had sustained significant damage. Take advantage of this rare opportunity as rangers and volunteers provide access and information about the home and family. Hear the stories of people who once lived there, see the battle scars that remain, and learn about the different phases of construction.
Can’t get enough of historic houses? Join the National Park Service on September 7, 2019 for the rescheduled special tour of the Worthington House. The house is usually closed, but will open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 7, 2019. 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. Visitors may also explore the Worthington House online at https://go.nps.gov/1brmnp.
All programs and events are FREE. The Thomas House is located at 4460 Baker Valley Road, Frederick, Md. The Worthington House is at 4235 Baker Valley Road, Frederick, Md. (GPS location).
Monocacy National Battlefield preserves, protects and commemorates the landscape, historic structures, archeological sites and monuments that contribute to the national significance of the Battle of Monocacy. The park also provides opportunities for visitors to understand and appreciate the significance of the Battle of Monocacy within the full context of the Civil War and American History. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/mono.
Last updated: May 27, 2020