Monocacy National Battlefield
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor.
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About Monocacy National Battlefield
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July 9, however, Federal soldiers outnumbered three to one, fought gallantly along the banks of the Monocacy River in an effort to buy time for Union reinforcement to arrive in Washington, DC.
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Driving times from Monocacy National Battlefield, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Monocacy National Battlefield
- Mon
- 7:30AM - Sunset
- Tue
- 7:30AM - Sunset
- Wed
- 7:30AM - Sunset
- Thu
- 7:30AM - Sunset
- Fri
- 7:30AM - Sunset
- Sat
- 7:30AM - Sunset
- Sun
- 7:30AM - Sunset
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Getting there
Spring (March - May) Temperatures: Average high is 67 degrees with a low of 53 degrees Summer (June - August) Temperatures: Average high is 87 degrees with a low of 65 degrees Fall (September - November) Temperatures: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 48 degrees Winter (December - February) Temperatures: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 27 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Monocacy National Battlefield?
- Popular activities include Auto and ATV, Bookstore and Park Store, Canoeing, First Person Interpretation, Front-Country Hiking, Gift Shop and Souvenirs.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Monocacy National Battlefield?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (31 min), Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (38 min), Glen Echo Park (44 min), Clara Barton National Historic Site (46 min), Antietam National Battlefield (46 min), Catoctin Mountain Park (48 min).