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Special Event
Event
Juneteenth: From Enslavement to Emancipation
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 39.370626, -77.398791
Best Farm is located at 5106 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.
Dates & Times
Date:
Friday, June 19, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM
Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Hike
Talk
Virtual/Digital
Walk
Description
Slavery was legal in Maryland until November 1, 1864, when the new State Constitution, voted on by Marylanders, went into effect ending the practice. Join a ranger walk to learn about the enslaved people who lived and worked on the six historic properties that make up Monocacy National Battlefield, as well as the United States Colored Troops who enlisted at Monocacy Junction.
This program meets at the Best Farm, tour stop #1, on Monocacy National Battlefield and includes about a one mile walk out to Monocacy Junction and back again. Appropriate clothes and footwear should be considered.
Best Farm is located at 5106 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.
Reservation or Registration: No
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