Calendar of Events

Juneteenth: From Enslaved to Emancipation

Ongoing Opportunities

African American History Free Lecture Series Select dates, February through May 2022
Tour Frederick's Oldest House Every weekend, starting April 9
Exploring Jonathan Street: History, Art, Imagination May 21 to September 11
Civil War Sisters Tour June 19, July 17, and August 21 at 1 PM and 3 PM

June 19 at 11 AM

Monocacy National Battlefield - Best Farm

5106 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704
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Slavery was legal in Maryland until November 1, 1864, when voters passed a new Maryland Constitution. Walk through history and learn about the enslaved people who lived and worked on the six historic properties that make up Monocacy National Battlefield, as well as the U.S. Colored Troops who enlisted at Monocacy Junction.