Best Farm at Tour Stop 1

Juneteenth: From Enslavement to Emancipation

Monocacy National Battlefield

Special Event
  • Jun 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

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.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Best Farm is located at 5106 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.

Latitude and Longitude 39.370626, -77.398791

Schedule

Date:

Jun 19, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Contact Information

Tracy Evans
301-662-3515
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Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Hike
  • Talk
  • Virtual/Digital
  • Walk
Tags: juneteenth, best farm, hike, african america history