What’s Happening at Heritage Frederick

Thanks to a generous anonymous donation, HF is pleased to offer free admission for the rest of our 2024 season- come see our current exhibits before they’re gone!
Interested in sponsoring a month of free admission in 2025? Contact Savannah Laury at outreach@frederickhistory.org

Frosty Friday

November 29th, 1-3pm

Join us the day after Thanksgiving for FREE children’s activities! Sip on a warm beverage while you play games in our garden or create a keepsake ornament. The Museum will be decked out for the holidays!

HF’s Frosty Friday activities coincide with special events in Downtown Frederick including live music, marshmallow roasting, and specials at local shops and restaurants to kick off the holiday season.

Parsons Newman Lecture Series: Artifacts of Lafayette’s Visit to Frederick Tour *THIRD date added due to demand!*

Thursday December 5th, 6-7pm

Calling all Lafayette lovers! We have added a THIRD Lafayette night at Heritage Frederick! Join us Thursday December 5th to hear from Archivist Jody Brumage and Curator Amy Hunt as they give us a glimpse into when “Our whole town [was] in an uproar all about Lafayette.” Featuring NEWLY UNCOVERED Lafayette objects!

Museums by Candlelight

Saturday December 14th, 10am-7pm

Join us as we close out our 2024 season in holiday style! This is the last chance to see our feature exhibits before they’re gone for good. Complimentary refreshments and holiday trimmings lend a special spirit to this annual tradition. Open from 10am to 7pm, our extended hours allow for an even deeper dive into Frederick history.

March 1 – December 14, 2024

Brushes with History: Inspiring the Personality of Frederick features the works of a few of the most notable artists who have worked in Frederick County. With beautiful paintings of the County’s landmarks and natural splendor, our story explores the ways in which the visual arts provided economic opportunity to individuals and communities. As we admire their talents captured on canvas, porcelain, metalware, and other media, we celebrate the role these artists have played in shaping our communities both past and present.

Enjoy free admission now through our season close, December 14th!

Digital History Library

With the generous support of Don Linton, Heritage Frederick is excited to share our new Digital History Library. Browse works on local history, notable figures, and historic architecture for free. Current offerings in the Digital History Library include books exploring the revitalization of Downtown Frederick, a survey of eighteenth and nineteenth century houses around Frederick County, and a biography of Charles V. Main, former Chief of the Frederick City Police Department, among others.

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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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