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 ... Read more
Our program includes an engaging presentation about the Margaret Myers Collection, the largest private genealogical collection related to Frederick County. Delaplaine Foundation, Inc., the Institute of Museum & Library Services, and Nancy and Ed Bodmer are funding the preparation of this collection for public use by March 2019. Other meeting details will be sent to members around Oct. 8, 2018. RSVP ... Read more
Experience the historic 1820 residence transformed for the season with twinkling lights, wreaths and trees decorated by local individuals, businesses and nonprofits. Vote for your favorite! Festival of Trees is open Wednesday-Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 1pm to 4pm. Special Holiday Admission: $4 per person. Tickets to vote for your favorite tree are $1 ... 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
Join us at the Museum of Frederick County History (10-7pm) for Fire in Ice and take part in the games and crafts of the season. Then warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and cookie. As you explore the many ice sculptures around downtown, make sure to check out our Snallygaster sculpture located at 22 ... Read more
March 12 (7-8pm) City Hall, 101 Court Street, Frederick, MD 21701 Join Heritage Frederick on March 12 at 7pm at Frederick’s City Hall in honoring the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Suffrage with award winning journalist and author Elaine Weiss as she discusses her latest book the The Woman’s Hour. The book covers the story and struggle women ... Read more
According to the diarist Jacob Engelbrecht, there were 532 slaves living in the city of Frederick in 1830. This does not include the many more slaves residing elsewhere in Frederick County. How did these slaves live? What kind of work did they do? How did they eventually attain freedom? In this program, students learn about ... Read more
History Happy Hour Tuesday, April 30, 2019 (6:00-8:00 pm) Historian Richard J. Bell examines the musical phenomenon of Hamilton: An American Musical and what this amazing show gets right - and wrong! Bell is a professor at the University of Maryland and writes about the history and culture of the U.S., 1750-1877. $15pp in advance; $20 at the ... Read more
During the American Civil War, access to drugs and medicines became a serious issue for communities on both sides of the conflict. Instead of relying on official sources, civilians often relied on what they could scrounge or grow themselves. Greg Susla, NMCWM volunteer will discuss his three years of work on the re-established and medicinal ... Read more
May 18, 2019 (4:30-7:30 pm) New Location: The Elegant Gardens at VOLT Restaurant 228 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701 TICKETS: $100 per person RESERVE Presented By: Frederick County Bank Back by popular demand, our annual spring event celebrates the 144th running of Maryland’s Preakness Stakes! Co-chaired by Meta Nash and Carrie Delente, our party has ... Read more