Park Day / Earth Day / Junior Ranger Day

Join National Park Service employees and volunteers as they prepare the native plant garden for the growing season while learning about native plants and assisting in cleanup projects on the battlefield. Aspiring Junior Rangers can assist with this service project, then......More

Join National Park Service employees and volunteers as they prepare the native plant garden for the growing season while learning about native plants and assisting in cleanup projects on the battlefield. Aspiring Junior Rangers can assist with this service project, then join the infantry and learn how this landscape was used by soldiers during the Battle of Monocacy.

All volunteers and junior rangers should meet at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitors Center, located at 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.

Last Full Measure of Devotion

Join Park Rangers as they discuss the history and importance of Memorial Day. Listen to patriotic music and participate in the National Moment of Silence as we commemorate those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Program is subject to change.

Monocacy National Battlefield Visitors Center, located at 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.

Step into the Past at the Thomas Farm

Sheltered in their basement during the battle, the Thomas family, their friends, and those enslaved at the farm emerged to find the house and property had sustained significant damage during the heaviest fighting of the Battle of Monocacy. Join rangers and volunteers at......More

Sheltered in their basement during the battle, the Thomas family, their friends, and those enslaved at the farm emerged to find the house and property had sustained significant damage during the heaviest fighting of the Battle of Monocacy. Join rangers and volunteers at the Thomas Farm to learn the stories of those who were on the farm that fateful day. Infantry demonstrations will also be conducted throughout the day.

This event is located on the grounds of Thomas Farm, tour stop #3. The address is: 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, MD 21704

Juneteenth: From Enslaved to Emancipated

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 M......More

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 U.S. Colored Troops who enlisted at Monocacy Junction.

The Juneteenth program will meet at Best Far, Tour Stop #1,