Heritage Frederick – Historical Society of Frederick County

Bridging The Past To The Future

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Heritage Frederick is a dynamic educational and cultural organization that recognizes the impact of Frederick County, Maryland, on our state, nation, and world. Heritage Frederick excels in engaging and interactive experiences that are relevant, accessible and meaningful to all people.

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SIGNATURE EVENTS

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Civil War Walking Tour 11:00 AM

Explore what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. Stories include the last Confederate invasion of the North, the ransom of Frederick, and the Battle of Monocacy. *Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 East Church Street, Frederick, MD

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Art & Architecture Walking Tour 11:00 AM

Look at Frederick with new eyes. Experience the history and beauty of downtown as we explore some of the popular architectural styles, local art and history. *Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 East Church Street, Frederick, MD

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Jun

Drunk & Disorderly: Frederick in the Civil War Walking Tour 7:00 PM

Explore the chaos that encompassed Frederick during the Civil War. Drunk and Disorderly Frederick shares the stories of drink, bloodshed, and mysterious happenings that occurred in town. *Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 East Church Street, Frederick, MD *Tour recommended for ages 13 and above

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Jun

African American History Walking Tour 11:00 AM

Learn about some of the county’s outstanding sites, people, and events through a tour of the local African American community’s historical cultural and civic center. *Tours start at the Roger Brooke Taney House, 121 South Bentz Street, Frederick, MD

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Did You Know...

Truman's Visit To Frederick

Former President, Harry Truman visited the city of Frederick on June 21, 1953, in his Chrysler Sedan, alongside his wife in the passenger seat. They made a stop at Carroll Kehne’s Gulf Station on 400 West Patrick Street, where Truman found ten reporters and photographers from D.C. waiting for him.

Truman and his wife drank Cokes and ice water while his car was being serviced at the station, for about thirty minutes. Kehne was surprised when reporters came into his station, who were asking if they could call Margaret Truman to see when her father would arrive. In shock, Kehne mentions that when Truman’s Chrysler Imperial arrived in the parking lot that it was “beautiful.” After Truman had his Coke and his car filled with gas, Kehne would not let him pay the fee, saying, “I just wanted to be able to say that I treated President Harry S. Truman to a tank of gasoline.” He said they talked about everything, as Kehne put it, “He was the kind of guy who could talk to you about anything, fixing cars or changing oil, or politics.”

The “famous” Coca-Cola bottle is currently on display at the Museum of Frederick County History.