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Monocacy National Battlefield

Battle of Monocacy Commemoration Weekend

Fee: Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, July 6, 2019

Time:

9:30 AM

Duration:

7 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program
Living History
Talk
 

Specific time for historic firearm and artillery demonstrations are to be determined.

Description

Join the park as we commemorate the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy with special ranger programs, along with military and civilian living history encampments.  There will be hands-on activities for kids of all ages.  Gain an understanding of historic small arms and light field artillery by attending firing demonstrations.  Check the park website for a schedule of events (www.nps.gov/mono).

Reservation or Registration: No

Contact Information

Brian Dankmeyer
301-662-3515
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Confederate Infantry Marching
Confederate Infantry Marching
Infantry soldiers drilled often so they were able to deploy in a line of battle quickly and with precision under fire. NPS/Kuhn
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