152nd Anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy
152nd Anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy
FREDERICK, MD - The Battle of Monocacy, known as “The Battle That Saved Washington,” took place on July 9, 1864 as part of the third and final Confederate campaign in Maryland. On July 9-10, 2016, Monocacy National Battlefield will commemorate the 152nd Anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy with a FREE special event. Programs will include infantry and artillery firing demonstrations, living history encampments, live musical performances, battlefield orientation talks, and a children’s activity tent. All programs and activities will take place at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center: 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704 (GPS address only).
The full schedule is as follows:
Saturday, July 9, 2016
- Battlefield Orientation Talks:
- 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., & 2:30 p.m.
- Infantry Firing Demonstrations:
- 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., & 3:00 p.m.
- Artillery Firing Demonstrations:
- 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., & 3:30 p.m.
- Musical Performance – Ampersand:
- 11:30 a.m. & 1:45 p.m.
Sunday, July 10, 2016
- Battlefield Orientation Talks:
- 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., & 2:30 p.m.
- Infantry Firing Demonstrations:
- 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., & 3:00 p.m.
- Artillery Firing Demonstrations:
- 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., & 3:30 p.m.
- Musical Performance – Home Comfort Bluegrass:
- 11:30 a.m. & 1:45 p.m.
- 11:30 a.m. & 1:45 p.m.
All programs are free to the public. For more information, please visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/mono, see us on Facebook, or call the visitor center at 301-662-3515. The visitor center is located at 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704. Operating hours are daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm.
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