Explore the “other side” of Frederick’s history, including some of the most scandalous, nefarious, and unbelievable moments in the city’s storied past. Stories include bootlegging, bank robberies and the case of Granville Smeltzer & Mary Nussbaum. *Tour recommended for ages 13 and above Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance. $10.00 Adult ... Read more
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 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 ... Read more
Our Board of Directors invites you to our annual Member Meeting.
Festival of Trees tickets are no longer available online. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets should contact Mary Boswell at 301-663-1188, ext. 107. Enjoy viewing the trees at Heritage Frederick during the entire Festival of Trees which runs from November 29 through December 15. During the festival, for $1 per ticket, cast your vote for your ... Read more
Join us at the Museum of Frederick County History for some holiday cheer. Hear the tales of historic holiday and winter traditions of Frederick County and their residents as you explore the museum. Then take part in Festival of Trees by voting for your favorite. For the young and young at heart, join us for ... Read more
Heritage Frederick will host a virtual talk by Paul Dickson on July 22 at 7:00 p.m. Dickson will talk about his new book entitled "The Rise of the G.I. Army, 1940-41: The Forgotten Story of How America Forged a Powerful Army Before Pearl Harbor". Event is free, but participants will be required to register online.
Heritage Frederick will host a virtual talk by Jared Frederick on August 12 at 7:00 p.m. Frederick will talk about his book entitled “Dispatches of D-Day: A People’s History of the Normandy Invasion.” Event is free, but participants will be required to register online.
In celebration of Women’s Equality Day and the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment, Heritage Frederick is honored to host a spellbinding viewing of a new living history film, “Alice Paul and the 20th Century Fight for Women's Equality.” Researched, written, and acted by the Frederick-based mother-daughter creative team of Liz Cannon and Joanna Guy, ... Read more
Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione, CEC, USN (Ret.), who oversaw Camp David from June 1999 to August 2001, will combine first-person anecdotes of the presidents and their families with years of storied history and interviews with commanders past and present. Giorgione reveals the intimacy between the First Family and this notable sanctuary in a book entitled ... Read more
Frederick Town, as the City of Frederick was once called, was the site of the trial of the highest-ranking federal official ever accused of being a spy for a foreign power: General James Wilkinson. Learn why Wilkinson was tried in Frederick, and how, with the assistance of Roger Taney, he avoided being convicted of his ... Read more
