Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center — Attraction in Ballenger Creek

The Monocacy battlefield is a drive and walking tour. This tour is also self guided. There are several outside postings which indicate the historic significance along the way. You will drive from one location to the next. The walks are clearly marked. You go along at your own pace. The houses such as the Best farm leave the personal impression of the nature of that war between the states. There is no cost for the tour.

At the main welcome center be certain to go to the second floor for a more detailed look at the battles and significance of Monocacy. The museum models will show the movement of troops and delay before the front moved to Washington District of Columbia.

This is a good history lesson...

Monocacy is a great little battlefield with lots of history and preservationists have done a great job securing this site. The little vistor center has lots of potential, but seems to have lost its way. The museum seems to get very distracted by slavery and doesn't keep its focus on the battle. This leaves visitors attention split on two completely different subjects. I encourage the park service to remain focused on the battle for subject matter and update its exhibits to remain relevant instead of distracting visitors with other...

I recommend starting at the visitors center to get a map and some information on the individual stops. The ranger that was there when we visited was very informative and friendly. It's a self-guiding auto tour that covers about 6 miles. My top favorite stops are #2, Worthington Farm, and #4, Gambrill Mill. At Worthington Farm, you can hike the Worthington Ford Trail to see the Bluebells when they are in bloom. The Gambrill Mill has a pond, perfect for a lunch break, and a boardwalk trail that leads you to the Monocacy...