Heritage Frederick  – The Historical Society of Frederick County
Bridging the Past to the Future

Volunteer

Volunteers are invaluable at Heritage Frederick. We have a variety of opportunities for people 15 years of age and up who desire to make a difference in their community by inspiring a love of history. Volunteers need only to be enthusiastic to learn the history and heritage of Frederick County and willing to share their knowledge with the public. Heritage Frederick provides training for all volunteer opportunities.

Museum Docent

Museum Docents are trained to give guided tours for all ages. At the Museum of Frederick County History tours include both permanent and changing exhibitions covering the county’s past from early settlement to the Cold War. Shifts: Wednesday-Saturday 10-1pm & 1-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm

Visitor Services Assistant

Help with front desk operations such as admissions, visitor statistics, walking tour ticket sales and bookstore sales. Assist Heritage Frederick in maintaining a high quality of customer service.

Shifts: Wednesday-Saturday 10-1pm & 1-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm

Research Center Assistant

Assist the public with historical and genealogical research, using the many historical resources found in the Frederick County Archives and Research Center. Other opportunities include doing research for upcoming projects, maintaining the genealogy and history vertical files, as well as helping other volunteers and staff with projects. Those with prior experience with genealogical research may work on fulfilling online and mail research requests.

Shifts: Wednesday– Saturday 10-1pm & 1-4pm; Sunday 1-4pm

Heritage Garden Volunteer

Perform light gardening work (weeding, pruning, sweeping walk ways, raking leaves, basic care of plants) in the Heritage Frederick’s beautiful Heritage Garden. Garden Day happens every forth Saturday at 9am-11am.

Garden Days: Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 27

 

Interested in volunteering or Learning more?

 

Contact Jennifer Winter at jwinter@frederickhistory.org or 301-663-1188 x104

SIGNATURE EVENTS

Join Us for One of Our Upcoming Events!

20
Jul

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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21
Jul

Historic Frederick Walking Tour 1:30 PM

Experience the history and beauty of downtown as knowledgeable guides share the fascinating stories that make up historic Frederick, Maryland. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance. $10.00 Adult $8.00 Senior (60+) $7.00 Child (6-12 years) Free children 5 and under *Space is limited for all tours. Contact us for groups of […]
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28
Jul

Research Historic Houses Workshop 1:30 PM

Learn basic methods of researching properties. This workshop focuses on properties in Frederick County and includes reading land records, historic maps, directories and more. Admission: $10 per person/ $8 Heritage Frederick Members
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14
Aug

Whiskey History: Applejack-A Colonial Drink for Modern Times 7:00 PM

Admission: Lecture: Free /Lecture & Tasting $10 per person Held the second Wednesday of each month, and hosted by Heritage Frederick, this series with Frederick County Public Libraries explores the origins of American spirits. After each free lecture, tickets can be purchased to taste locally distilled spirits supplied by Frederick’s very own Tenth Ward Distilling […]
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