4801 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
Phone: 301-662-3515
Fax: 301-662-3420
Open All Year
Overview. South of Frederick and along the Monocacy River, a large force of 18,000 Confederate troops, under General Jubal Early, encountered General Lew Wallace's 5,800 Union soldiers on July 9, 1864. Early was embarked on the last Confederate campaign to capture Washington, D.C. Swinging around from the north, Early pushed toward the capital, hoping to attack the city quickly. But Wallace's smaller contingent stood in the way. Even though Wallace's outnumbered troops suffered defeat, they stalled the Confederate army long enough to enable Washington to shore up its defenses. This recently established park commemorates a small yet critical battle of the Civil War.What to see and do. Stop first at the visitor center, open from 8 AM to 4:30 PM daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day, and from Wednesday through Sunday the rest of the year. Inside you'll find an electronic map orientation program, which will help you visualize the battle. After working your way through an interactive computer program, view interpretive exhibits and artifacts. Check the park's schedule of ranger programs and living history exhibits. A self-guided auto-tour brochure for touring the battlefield is available from the visitor information desk. Walking tours are available. Leashed pets are permitted.
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