Comparing Combatants: The 9th New York Heavy vs the 20th North Carolina

Partner Event
January 18, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

Frederick, MD 21704

Among the forces fighting against each other at the Battle of Monocacy were the 9th New York Heavy Artillery and the 20th North Carolina. Both regiments fought as infantry and both were heavily engaged as skirmishers and sharpshooters during the battle. So how did these regiments compare when facing off?

Join Living History Volunteers representing these regiments as they exhibit their equipments, both reproduction and original, as well as discuss the similarities and differences between the tactics and deployments used by the 9th New York Heavy and 20th North Carolina during the Battle of Monocacy.

Contact
Matt Borders
Monocacy National Battlefield
301-662-3515
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