Monocacy Artillery Demonstration
Infantry Demonstration

161st Anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy

Monocacy National Battlefield

Special Event
  • Jul 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

 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. On July 12 -13 Monocacy National Battlefield will commemorate the 161th Anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy with  a special event weekend that will include infantry and artillery demonstrations, civil war period music, ranger programs, and special guest programming.

 
All programs are free and activities will take place at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center: 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
 
July 12-13 - Saturday and Sunday programs:
      10:00 am – Ranger program
      11:00 am – Artillery/Infantry
      12:00 pm – Ranger program
        1:00 pm – Artillery/Infantry
        2:00 pm – Guest speaker
        3:00 pm – Artillery/Infantry
        4:00 pm – ranger program or trail hike
 
*Music throughout the day on Saturday.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

All firing demonstrations will be at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitors Center, located at 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.

Latitude and Longitude 39.377221, -77.395606

Schedule

Date:

Jul 12, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Firing demonstrations of both infantry and artillery will occur at 11am, 1pm & 3pm on July 12. On Sunday, July 13 the firing demonstrations begin at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.

Contact Information

Tracy Evans
301-662-3515
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Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Hike
  • Living History
  • Talk
  • Walk
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