Overview
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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Weather
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)
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Explore L'Hermitage
20-120 MinutesExplore the late 18th century slave plantation known as L'Hermitage.
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Hikes at the Worthington Farm
30-160 MinutesTake a hike at Worthington Farm! Three trails at Worthington Farm provide options for exploring.
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Hike The Thomas Farm Trail
30-120 MinutesTake a hike at Thomas Farm! Two trails at the Thomas Farm provide options for exploring.
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Ignite your Imagination at Monocacy National Battlefield
1-4 HoursMonocacy National Battlefield encompasses several centuries of history, which reflect events of both national and local significance.
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Picnicking At Monocacy
Add a picnic to your exploration of the battlefield. Monocacy National Battlefield has picnic tables at several locations throughout the park.
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