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!

01
Jun

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. 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 […]
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02
Jun

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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08
Jun

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. 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 […]
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08
Jun

CSI: The Historical Edition 2:00 PM

Investigate the past with Heritage Frederick and historian Mike Dixon on June 8 at 2pm as we catch some of history’s elusive criminals. Programs such as Law and Order and CSI have acquainted most people with the modern techniques for solving crimes. But for most of our past, sleuths did as much as they could […]
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