Monocacy National Battlefield
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Monocacy National Battlefield |
Contact Information:
Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center
5201 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704
301-662-3515
http://www.nps.gov/mono/
Size: 1,647 acres.
Location: Monocacy National Battlefield is located in Frederick, Maryland; accessible from the north, east, and west via I-70, Exit 54 (Market Street), and from the south, via I-270, Exit 26 (Urbana).
Description: In a battle here on July 9, 1864, Confederate General Jubal A. Early defeated Union forces commanded by Major General Lew Wallace. Wallace's troops delayed Early's advance on Washington, DC, however, enabling Union forces to marshal a successful defense of the capital.
Activities: The battlefield opened a new visitor center in June of 2007; it features a fiberoptic map, interactive exhibits, an observation deck, museum store, and much more. At the visitor center you can also obtain directions to the Worthington Farm Trail, Thomas Farm Trail and Gambrill Mill Trail and pick up a map for the Auto Tour of the battlefield area with directions to the five monuments. Ranger-led programs and special events in coordination with living history volunteers are held throughout the year. Please visit the battlefield's official website at http://www.nps.gov/mono for more information on what to see and do in the park.Operating Hours: The visitor center is open daily from 8:30am-5pm, and is closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
History: Authorized as Monocacy National Military Park on June 21, 1934. Law required land purchase by private funds. Federal purchase authorized and redesignated on October 21, 1976.
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