Walk the grounds where Civil War Soldiers fought on July 9, 1864 to prevent Confederate forces from capturing Washington, D.C. Participants will enjoy guided programs at Monocacy battlefield in the morning followed by a guided tour of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine to discover the harsh conditions, personal sacrifices, and brilliant innovations of Civil War medicine, innovations that continue to save lives today.

Presented by the Army Historical Foundation, and hosted by Foundation Historian, Matthew Seelinger, the Battle Ride includes charter bus transportation and lunch at a local Frederick, Maryland restaurant. The Battle Ride will begin and end at the National Army Museum. Museum parking is free.

7:30 a.m. – Depart National Museum of the United States Army
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Monocacy National Battlefield
12 p.m. – Lunch at BJ’s Brewhouse
1:30- 3:30 p.m. – National Museum of Civil War Medicine
5 p.m. – Return to National Museum of United States Army

Battle Ride tickets are $135 for Army Historical Foundation members and $150 for non-members.

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