Civil War

In many ways, Frederick County was at the crossroads of America’s Civil War. Located on the Mason Dixon Line, Frederick County was the site of the Battle of South Mountain (1862) and the Battle of Monocacy (1864). Its towns were alternately occupied by troops from both sides in the days before the nearby battles of Antietam (1862) and Gettysburg (1863). Today you can follow in the soldiers’ footsteps along two Maryland Civil War Trail driving tours. In the days after these battles, Frederick became a major hospital center. Today the story of care and compassion in the wake of battle is told at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine.

Get To Know Frederick

Two great ways to learn all there is to see and do in Frederick County.

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Did you know…

Frederick is commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War? There are many events planned throughout the year. Learn more about Frederick's involvement in the Civil War and our special commemorative events today.

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For additional information on Maryland's role in the Civil War, visit the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area website.