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Special Event

Battle of Monocacy Commemoration Weekend

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Fee:

Free.

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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.

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Description

Join the park as we commemorate the 155^th 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).

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Contact Information

Brian Dankmeyer
301-662-3515
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Image Gallery

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