Monocacy National Battlefield

Important battle-disparate properties

The visitors center did a fine job of explaining this time delaying civil war battle. It is free to get in and there are a few picnic tables for lunches. However, the auto tour takes one through the...

Hallowed Grounds But Unhappy Park Ranger

I am so happy to know that these hallowed grounds have been preserved. The buildings are in exceptional shape and the roads connecting sites are easy to navigate. Be sure to get out at each of the fiv...

I Learned Something Today!

Was in town for a few days, and I never pass up the opportunity to learn about a Civil War Battlefield. I did not know how important this battle really was in the grand scheme of things. Had this ba...

The Most Important Battle That You Have Never Heard Of

The title of my review comes from a park ranger I had once at Gettysburg. He worked there and at Monocacy National Battlefield. I heard of the battle and knew its significance. However, I didn't kn...

Very good national battlefield

We stopped at the visitor center first and watched the battle map presentation and visited the museum upstairs. Also took in the nice view of the battlefield from the 2nd floor. We used the on line an...