Monocacy National Battlefield

New Visitor Center Exhibits Enhance The Interpretation At Monocacy National Battlefield

New exhibits at Monocacy National Battlefield in Maryland enhance the visitor's understanding of what transpired at the Civil War-era battlefield.

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Rare Civil War ID Tag Donated To Monocacy National Battlefield

Dying in battle and being laid to rest in an unmarked grave was a common fear of Civil War soldiers. A recent addition to the collection at Monocacy National Battlefield in Maryland demonstrates one of the ways soldiers sought to ensure their loved ones would know their fate.

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December 14th, 2021

Thomas And Worthington Farms At Monocacy National Battlefield To Be Restored

In a move to help visitors better understand Civil War battle lines as they appeared in 1864, staff at Monocacy National Battlefield in Maryland are removing trees to restore the historic view sheds on the Thomas and Worthington farms.

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October 21st, 2020

National Parks In Maryland, Virginia And DC Provide More Than 75,000 Meals To Neighbors With Donated Venison

Six national parks in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia have concluded annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. The parks, ranging from Civil War battlefields to urban sites, donated more than 19,000 pounds of venison, equalling over 75,000 meals to local nonprofits. These nonprofits serve meals locally and across the region to families in need.

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May 2nd, 2019

White-tailed Deer Management Resumes In Western Maryland National Parks

To protect and restore native vegetation, promote healthy and diverse forests, and preserve historic landscapes, four western Maryland national parks are preparing to implement previously approved white-tailed deer management plans.

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March 12th, 2019

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National Parks Provide More Than 50,000 Meals With Donated Venison

Four national parks in Maryland and the District of Columbia recently concluded annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. Two Civil War battlefields, a 5,810-acre hardwood mountain forest, and a national park in the heart of the nation’s capital donated more than 14,000 pounds of venison to local non-profits that serve those in need.

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April 10th, 2018

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Wetlands Restoration Work Proposed For Four Eastern National Park Units

The National Park Service is seeking public comment on its plan to restore wetland areas at Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park in Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia, and Monocacy National Battlefield in Maryland.

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April 11th, 2017

Deer Culled From Civil War Battlefield Parks Provide 8 Tons Of Venison For Food Banks

Three Western Maryland national parks this month concluded operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer that threaten the historic scenery of two Civil War battlefields and a 5,810-acre hardwood mountain forest. This season, more than eight tons of venison were donated to the local Maryland Food Bank, the Thurmont Food Bank, the Help Hotline and the Lunch Place soup kitchen.

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March 28th, 2017

Monocacy National Battlefield Enters Partnership With New Friends Group

Monocacy National Battlefield in Maryland announced that a partnership agreement has been signed with the newly-formed Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation, which will assist the park with fundraising, recruitment, and as a community advocate.

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January 24th, 2017

Culling Of White-Tailed Deer Coming To National Parks In Western Maryland

Three National Park System units in western Maryland are turning to culling operations to tamp down the white-tailed deer populations in their parks. The National Park Service plans to donate all suitable meat from reduction activities to local food banks.

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October 10th, 2016

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