BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.6//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T134500 DTSTAMP:20260615T152137Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/guided-tour-all-saints-street/ SUMMARY:Guided Tour: All Saints Street DESCRIPTION:Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a gui ded tour. Exhibit curators Jim Callear and Addalyn Borghardt will lead vis itors to discover the unique architectural character and history of the hi storic Dr. Baltzell House and highlight our recently-opened exhibit All Sa ints Street: An Avenue to the History of Frederick and its African Americ an Community.\nIncluded in museum admission. CATEGORIES:Guided Museum Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T150258Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/foundations-of-frederick-walking-t our/ SUMMARY:Foundations of Frederick Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Experience the history and beauty of downtown as knowledgeable guides share the fascinating stories that make up historic Frederick\, Mar yland.\n*Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History\, 24 East C hurch Street\, Frederick\, MD 21701\nLength: 90 minutes \nhttps://www.cog nitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/WalkingTourTicketReservation CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T151711Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/fathers-day-walking-tour/ SUMMARY:Father's Day Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Looking for something new to do on Father’s Day?\nHow about a unique walking tour of Frederick! There are so many Frederick stories to tell that we need a whole special tour to do it! Explore the lesser known stories of Frederick’s past on the 90 minute tour that ends at Carroll C reek- the perfect place to treat dad to a beer and a bite to eat.\nMeets a t Courthouse Plaza\, 100 W. Patrick Street\nEnds near the Community Bridge on Carroll Creek\nTickets here! CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000 DTSTAMP:20260615T151806Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/patio-music-the-long-way-home/ SUMMARY:Patio Music: The Long Way Home DESCRIPTION:Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come ready to eat\, drink\, a nd jam! Pack some snacks and take advantage of local vineyards and brewer ies who will be selling on site (BYOB also allowed!)\nGate opens at 5\, m usic 5:30-7\n*Depends on weather\, NOT a rain or shine event\nRSVPs not r equired\, but appreciated! CATEGORIES:Patio Music Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T152644Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/guided-tour-house-history-and-new- exhibits/ SUMMARY:Guided Tour: House History and New Exhibits DESCRIPTION:Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a gui ded tour. Heritage Frederick Curator Amy Hunt will lead visitors to discov er the unique architectural character and history of the historic Dr. Balt zell House and highlight newly opened exhibitions throughout the museum. I ncluded in museum admission.  Please note\, this tour involves ascending stairs\, no elevator available. CATEGORIES:Guided Museum Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T152056Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/art-architecture-walking-tour/ SUMMARY:Art & Architecture Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Look at Frederick with new eyes. Experience the history and bea uty of downtown as we explore some of the popular architectural styles\, l ocal art\, and history.\n*Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County Hi story\, 24 East Church Street\, Frederick\, MD 21701\nLength: 90 minutes\n https://www.cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/WalkingTourTicketReservati on CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T113000 DTSTAMP:20260615T153428Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/storytime-in-the-garden/ SUMMARY:Storytime in the Garden DESCRIPTION:Enter our enchanted garden for a FREE special storytime and act ivity! Held on the second Thursday of every month\, little learners will h ave the opportunity to hear a story and make their own related craft\, as well as explore the beauty and sweet details of our Heritage Garden. Books and authors will be announced the month of the program. In the event of i nclement weather\, Storytime will be moved inside.\nPlease RSVP: https:// www.cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/_2026StoryTimeInTheGardenSeries CATEGORIES:Children's/Family Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T160000 DTSTAMP:20260615T153635Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/museum-closed/ SUMMARY:Museum Closed DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Frederick County History will be closed on Friday \, July 3\, 2026\, for the Independence Day holiday. There will be no 1:00 pm guided museum tour today. CATEGORIES:Special Notices/Closures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T160000 DTSTAMP:20260615T154426Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/museum-closed-2/ SUMMARY:Museum Closed DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Frederick County History will be closed on Saturd ay\, July 4\, 2026\, for the Independence Day holiday. There will be a 10 :30 am guided walking tour on this day. CATEGORIES:Special Notices/Closures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T154218Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/foundations-of-frederick-walking-t our-2/ SUMMARY:Foundations of Frederick Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Experience the history and beauty of downtown as knowledgeable guides share the fascinating stories that make up historic Frederick\, Mar yland.\n*Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History\, 24 East C hurch Street\, Frederick\, MD 21701\nLength: 90 minutes \nhttps://www.cog nitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/WalkingTourTicketReservation CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T153937Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/guided-tour-all-saints-street-2/ SUMMARY:Guided Tour: All Saints Street DESCRIPTION:Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a gui ded tour. Exhibit curators Jim Callear and Addalyn Borghardt will lead vis itors to discover the unique architectural character and history of the hi storic Dr. Baltzell House and highlight our recently-opened exhibit All S aints Street: An Avenue to the History of Frederick and its African Ameri can Community.\nIncluded in museum admission. CATEGORIES:Guided Museum Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T113000 DTSTAMP:20260615T154024Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/elevated-architecture-double-decke r-bus-tour/ SUMMARY:Elevated Architecture Double Decker Bus Tour DESCRIPTION:Heritage Frederick is excited to partner with Maryland Double D eckers to bring you an all new history experience!\nMost people walk throu gh Downtown Frederick with absolutely no awareness of what’s happening a bove their own eyebrows\, which is precisely how gargoyles gain confidence . This tour aims to correct that.\nMany of the defining features of histor ic Downtown Frederick’s charming architecture are found high above the s treets in upper stories\, cornices\, and spires. Discover beautifully pres erved examples of commercial\, residential\, religious\, and public buildi ngs displaying major American and European styles that span more than two centuries. Along the way\, we’ll explore how the history of Frederick is told by the enduring structures that witnessed it.\nPurchase tickets thro ugh Maryland Double Deckers: Elevated Architecture on the Double – Mary land Double Deckers CATEGORIES:MD Double Decker Bus Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260615T154521Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/annual-heritage-frederick-ice-crea m-social/ SUMMARY:Annual Heritage Frederick Ice Cream Social DESCRIPTION:Join Heritage Frederick for a FREE sweet treat! Our garden will be full of games and activities\, and the museum is free admission 1-3pm. *Please enter through Garden gate\, accessible through the parking lot be tween us and Winchester Hall* CATEGORIES:Social Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T154755Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/guided-tour-decorative-arts/ SUMMARY:Guided Tour: Decorative Arts DESCRIPTION:Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a gui ded tour. Heritage Frederick Archivist Jody Brumage will lead visitors to discover the unique architectural character and history of the historic Dr . Baltzell House and explore the various utilitarian yet beautiful items t hat were made and used in Frederick County.\nIncluded in museum admission.  Please note\, this tour involves ascending stairs\, no elevator availab le. CATEGORIES:Guided Museum Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T154847Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/civil-war-walking-tour/ SUMMARY:Civil War Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Explore what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. Stories include the last Confederate invasion of the North\, the rans om of Frederick\, and the Battle of Monocacy.\nPurchase tickets: https://w ww.cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/WalkingTourTicketReservation CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T190000 DTSTAMP:20260615T154939Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/patio-music-jason-ager/ SUMMARY:Patio Music: Jason Ager DESCRIPTION:Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come ready to eat\, drink\, a nd jam! Pack some snacks and take advantage of local vineyards and brewer ies who will be selling on site (BYOB also allowed!)\nGate opens at 5\, m usic 5:30-7\n*Depends on weather\, NOT a rain or shine event\nRSVPs not r equired\, but appreciated! CATEGORIES:Patio Music Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T155145Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/guided-tour-house-history-and-new- exhibits-2/ SUMMARY:Guided Tour: House History and New Exhibits DESCRIPTION:Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a gui ded tour. Heritage Frederick Curator Amy Hunt will lead visitors to discov er the unique architectural character and history of the historic Dr. Balt zell House and highlight newly opened exhibitions throughout the museum.\n Included in museum admission.  Please note\, this tour involves ascending stairs\, no elevator available. CATEGORIES:Guided Museum Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T155228Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/art-architecture-walking-tour-2/ SUMMARY:Art & Architecture Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Look at Frederick with new eyes. Experience the history and bea uty of downtown as we explore some of the popular architectural styles\, l ocal art\, and history.\n*Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County Hi story\, 24 East Church Street\, Frederick\, MD 21701\nLength: 90 minutes\n https://www.cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/WalkingTourTicketReservati on CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000 DTSTAMP:20260615T155337Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/parsons-newman-lecture-witnessing- revolution-and-cultivating-independence-an-expanded-tour-with-heritage-fre dericks-archivist-jody-brumage/ SUMMARY:Parsons Newman Lecture: “Witnessing Revolution” and “Cultivat ing Independence”: An expanded tour with Heritage Frederick’s Archivis t Jody Brumage DESCRIPTION:Join Heritage Frederick’s Archivist Jody Brumage on an in-dep th\, small group tour of our 250th focused exhibits! These connected exhib itions explore Frederick County’s role in the Revolutionary War and its place in an emerging nation\, ranging from the colonial settlement of the county to the nation’s centennial celebration in 1876. Highlights includ e items from the family of Maryland’s first elected governor Thomas John son\; the journals of prolific Frederick diarist Jacob Engelbrecht\; and h andwritten letters from John Adams\, James Madison\, Thomas Jefferson\, an d Charles Carroll of Carrollton\, Frederick’s own signer of the Declarat ion of Independence. Participants will have an up-close view of additional artifacts that reveal even more about the people and stories featured in the exhibits. Take advantage of this opportunity to be guided through thes e stories by the person who conceptualized\, researched\, and designed the exhibit!\nAn overview of the exhibits featured on this tour: \nIn Culti vating Independence\, discover Frederick County’s indigenous and colonia l history and learn how its position in the backcountry during the French and Indian War planted the first seeds of resistance that unified a divers e population in the build up to the Revolution. The leaders among the foun ding generation who hailed from Frederick County will be featured alongsid e the everyday farmers\, merchants\, and laborers\, free and enslaved\, wh o worked to feed\, supply\, and serve the Continental Army throughout the war.\nWitnessing Revolution examines how the struggle for liberty and equ ality that galvanized the fight for independence continued in the century after the founding of the United States. Visitors will discover lives and stories that have been overlooked in traditional treatments of Frederick C ounty’s history as well as reexaminations of the complex legacies of mor e well-known figures who played consequential roles in shaping the idea of who possesses the rights promised in our nation’s founding documents.  Witnessing Revolution reveals these stories through the perspective of an ordinary man\, Jacob Engelbrecht\, using entries from the voluminous diar y he maintained over two-thirds of the 19th century. Together\, these word s and stories reveal the local context to a national story and witness the ongoing revolutions that continue to define the American experience.\nThe se lectures are FREE\, but RSVPs are appreciated! CATEGORIES:Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T155419Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/guided-tour-all-saints-street-3/ SUMMARY:Guided Tour: All Saints Street DESCRIPTION:Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a gui ded tour. Exhibit curators Jim Callear and Addalyn Borghardt will lead vis itors to discover the unique architectural character and history of the hi storic Dr. Baltzell House and highlight our recently-opened exhibit All S aints Street: An Avenue to the History of Frederick and its African Ameri can Community.\nIncluded in museum admission. CATEGORIES:Guided Museum Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T140000 DTSTAMP:20260622T131727Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/guided-tour-cultivating-independen ce/ SUMMARY:Guided Tour: Cultivating Independence DESCRIPTION:Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a gui ded tour. Heritage Frederick Archivist Jody Brumage will lead visitors to discover the unique architectural character and history of our 1820’s ho use and take a special look at our Cultivating Independence and Witnessing Revolution exhibits\, which focus on Frederick County during the Revoluti onary War and beyond. Included in museum admission. CATEGORIES:Guided Museum Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T190000 DTSTAMP:20260622T131820Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/patio-music-series-enslow/ SUMMARY:Patio Music Series: ENSLOW DESCRIPTION:\n\nBring a lawn chair or blanket and come ready to eat\, drink \, and jam! Pack some snacks and take advantage of local vineyards and br eweries who will be selling on site (BYOB also allowed!)\n\n \n\nGate ope ns at 5\, music 5:30-7\n\n \n\n*Depends on weather\, NOT a rain or shine e vent\n\n \n\nRSVPs not required\, but appreciated!\n\n CATEGORIES:Patio Music Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000 DTSTAMP:20260622T132136Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/parsons-newman-lecture-charles-car roll-of-carrollton/ SUMMARY:Parsons Newman Lecture: Charles Carroll of Carrollton DESCRIPTION:\n\nDr. John George will present\, “Charles Carroll of Carrol lton\,” Frederick’s own Signer to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Attendees will hear about Carroll’s li fe and legacy to The Bill of Rights\, transportation\, agriculture\, comme rce\, and his descendants with a side note on the impact of the enslaved o n 18th Century Frederick County.\n\nJohn George was raised with sisters Ma ry and Sara on a sheep farm north of Libertytown in a fieldstone house (ca . 1750) and attended local schools (FHS “Cadet” 1964). His degrees are from Georgetown (1968)\, Johns Hopkins (1972)\, and American University ( 1980). John retired from a 47-year career in education\, both public (FCPS 33 years) and private (Professor Emeritus Hood College 14 years). He is p roud cofounder of the high school Academic Tournament (1982).\n\n \n\nJohn was nominated to membership to the Historic Society by Theresa Mathias an d Elizabeth Peters in 1971. Currently\, John enjoys reading\, caring for h is garden\, and walking in Baker Park. He has traveled extensively and won a Fulbright Scholarship to Egypt in 1988. Since 1990\, John has made 15 p resentations to the Torch Club of Frederick\; is essay coordinator to the Sgt. Lawrence Everhart Chapter\, Sons of the American Revolution (since 19 89)\; is member of the Rotary of Frederick\; and last year named “Farm A dvocate for 2025” by the Great Frederick Fair (he was the Chair of the 1 50th Anniversary of the GFF several years ago)\; and creator of “A Frede rick County History Map” for sale exclusively by Heritage Frederick.  A s a former principal of Carroll Manor E.S. (1982-1984) John became an enth usiastic fan of Charles Carroll of Carrollton.\n\n \n\nThese lectures are FREE\, but RSVPs are appreciated!\n\n CATEGORIES:Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T132242Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/discovering-charles-carroll-of-car rollton-day/ SUMMARY:Discovering Charles Carroll of Carrollton Day DESCRIPTION:Come spend the day learning about the only Catholic signer of t he Declaration of Independence and the Manor he owned in Southern Frederic k County!\n\nEnjoy learning about this "unjustly neglected" Founding Fathe r and his connections to Frederick County.  Tours of the newly renovated historic St Joseph's church and cemetery will be offered throughout the da y.  Exhibitors will present related information\, and an all new self-gui ded tour of the Carrollton Manor grounds will be launched allowing visito rs to tour the area and learn about the early history of the region.  Foo d trucks will be on-site from 11am-2pm! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T132335Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/frosty-friday/ SUMMARY:Frosty Friday DESCRIPTION:Join us the day after Thanksgiving for FREE children’s activi ties! 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!\n\nHF ’s Frosty Friday activities coincide with special events in Downtown Fre derick including live music\, marshmallow roasting\, and specials at local shops and restaurants to kick off the holiday season. CATEGORIES:Children's/Family Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@frederickhistory.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T190000 DTSTAMP:20260622T133020Z URL:https://frederickhistory.org/events/museums-by-candlelight/ SUMMARY:Museums by Candlelight DESCRIPTION:Visit the Museum of Frederick County History for some holiday c heer! All are invited to partake in seasonal treats\, crafts\, and games. Explore the historic Dr. Baltzell House and eight eight exhibitions throug hout the museum which will be beautifully decorated for the season. Enjoy one last chance to see our Timeless Toys and Growing Gold in Frederick C ounty exhibitions before they close. We will have free admission throughou t the day on December 12th and extended open hours from 10am until 7pm.\n\ nNumerous other historical sites and museums will be open at the same time throughout Frederick County\, so plan your itinerary ahead with this usef ul map provided by Visit Frederick! Come and enjoy all of the fascinating history Frederick County has to offer during this time honored tradition! CATEGORIES:Children's/Family Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR