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Emmitsburg Historic District , Middletown Historic District , and New Market Historic District as well .
Speaking of historic places , history buffs can brush up on their Civil War knowledge at Monocacy National Battlefield . A selfguided , 6-mile driving tour begins at the Visitor Center , which also houses a large museum with artifacts and an electric map . C & O Canal National Historical Park is best known for its recreational opportunities but also has rich historical roots . As part of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail , you ’ ll be following in the footsteps of George Washington .
Learn about transportation and life on the Canal at the Brunswick Visitor Center . Also in Frederick County , the War Correspondents Memorial Arch , under the jurisdiction of Antietam National Battlefield , sits atop Crampton ’ s Gap as a memorial to journalists killed in combat .
National Park units in Frederick County offer programs throughout the year , but there are a few tips for especially good times to visit . Every April , the NPS celebrates National Park Week by offering special programs . All parks nationwide will offer free admission during National Park Week 2016 . NPS sites in Frederick County are free year-round because none of them currently charge entrance fees .
Be sure to visit www . nps . gov or visit individual park websites to see what ’ s happening locally . August 25 will be the date of the 100th anniversary of the NPS , so look for special activities then as well .
# FindYourPark is about more than just national parks . Frederick County has several state parks with history and recreational opportunities , as well as Maryland ’ s only state battlefield , South Mountain . If that ’ s not enough , you ’ ll find county and municipal parks throughout the county . Make 2016 the year to # FindYourPark in Frederick County .
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