Monocacy National Battlefield

The Visitor Center includes numerous interactive and multimedia exhibits, including electronic maps, vignettes about important locations during the battle, historical artifacts, and interpretive displays. There are also trails available for self-guided tours, both by car and by foot. The auto tour is approximately 6 miles round trip and there are several walking trails. The 1647 acres of park not only include the battlefield but also farms of historical significance.

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