1852 Confederate Percussion Musket From Monocacy National Battlefield-42416
Date Created: C. 1852
Description: The Palmetto Armory initially supplied the South Carolina militia before the Civil War, but its muskets later armed many Confederate soldiers.
Canteen Found At Monocacy National Battlefield-42410
Date Created: c. 1860s
Description: Belonging to Private Marshall H. Downey of the 10th Vermont regiment, this canteen can be identified by the stenciling on the cover. Furthermore, the initials "MDH" are scratched into the spout of the canteen.
Field Glasses And Case From Monocacy National Battlefield-42411
Date Created: c. 1860s
Description: These field glasses are typical of ones carried by officers during the Civil War.
Frock Coat Of Union Major General Lew Wallace-42414
Date Created: c. 1860s
Description: Major General Lew Wallace commanded the Union forces at the Battle of Monocacy on July 9, 1864. While severly outnumbered, Wallace's Union soldiers delayed the Confederate assault on Washington D.C., and allowed the Union command to reinforce its defense of Washington. After the Civil War,...
Major General Lew Wallace's Shoulder Straps-42415
Date Created: c. 1860s
Description: In the United States Army, the two stars on each of the straps represent the rank of Major General. Lew Wallace commanded the Union soldiers at the Battle of Monocacy.
Silver 6th Corps Badge Found At Monocacy National Battlefield-42412
Date Created: c. 1860s
Description: This badge has "Corporal Phillip Cooke of the 151st NY" inscribed on it.
The New York Times, July 11, 1864-42413
Date Created: July 11, 1864
Description: Published two days after the Battle of Monocacy, this New York Times paper alerts its readers of the battle and the continued raid on Maryland. Confederate General Jubal Early continued to attack Washington D.C., on July 11 and 12, where Union reinforcements were rushed up to Washington from the...