Event
160th Commemoration of the Battle of Monocacy
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Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 39.377221, -77.395606
While most programs will meet at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitors Center, some will meet out on the battlefield at different tour stops.
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Description
A weekend of special talks, tours, and demonstrations to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the “Battle that Saved Washington!”
Friday July 5:
Guided Tours of Monocacy National Battlefield!
These ranger led car caravan tours will begin at 10am and 1:30pm from the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitors Center.
Monocacy National Battlefield 160th Commemoration Panel - 7pm at Frederick City Hall
Saturday July 6:
9am Worthington / Thomas Farm Hikes
11am Infantry Demonstration at Thomas Farm
12pm Artillery Demonstration at Visitors Center
1pm Fort Stevens Talk at Visitors Center
2pm Infantry Demonstration at Thomas Farm
3pm Artillery Demonstration at Visitors Center
4pm Best Farm to 14th New Jersey Monument Hike
Sunday July 7:
8am Jug Bridge Hike - Meeting at Maryland National Guard Readiness Center:
8501 Old National Pike, Frederick, MD 21701
11am Infantry Demonstration at Thomas Farm
12pm Artillery Demonstration at Visitors Center
1pm Fort Stevens Talk at Visitors Center
2pm Infantry Demonstration at Thomas Farm
3pm Artillery Demonstration at Visitors Center
4pm Retreat From Battle Hike at Gambrill Mill
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