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Monocacy National Battlefield
Things To Do
Cannon at Worthington Farm

Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center

The interactive and multimedia exhibits located in the Visitor Center include numerous vignettes which take the visitor to important locations related to the Battle as well as electronic maps, historical artifacts and interpretive displays of the Battle of Moncacy. A bookstore also offers literature which provides in-depth discussions of the Civil War and the Battle of Monocacy as well as memorabilia for sale.

Auto Tour and Walking Trails

Stop at the visitor center for directions to the Best Farm parking area, Worthington Farm Trails, Thomas Farm Trails and Gambrill Mill Trail. Also, pick up a map and guide for the Auto Tour of the battlefield area with directions to the five monuments. more...

Programs & Activities

Programs vary throughout the year. Programs are offered by rangers and at special events in coordination with Living History volunteers. more...

Monocacy Junction, 1917  

Did You Know?
The "Y" at Monocacy Junction, completed in 1830, allows trains to turn around. It was the first of its kind in the United States, and is still in use today.

Last Updated: June 28, 2007 at 08:16 EST