Murder and Mayhem Walking Tour
From burglaries and brawls to bootlegging and bedaubing (vandalism), Frederick's history is full of all things macabre. Join us as we dive into the sordid tales of our city's past ... Read more
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Parsons Newman Lecture: Connecting Sites and Stories, New Insights on African American History Research in Frederick County
Building relationships through the sharing of cultural memory, research collections, and personal experiences creates a more complete and compelling understanding of our history. In recent years, such relationships between local ... Read more
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3rd Annual Trivia Night *CANCELED* due to unforeseen circumstances
We invite you to participate in our THIRD ANNUAL trivia night, a fundraiser benefiting Heritage Frederick, at Union Mills Public House in downtown Frederick! This event is hosted by master ... Read more
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Guided Tour: 24 East Church Street
Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a guided tour. Heritage Frederick Executive Director Doug Propheter will lead visitors to discover the unique architectural character and history of the historic Dr. Baltzell House and highlight the museum's research efforts to learn more about the women who lived on the property during its operation as ... Read more
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Guided Tour: Growing Gold
Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a guided tour. Heritage Frederick Executive Director Doug Propheter will lead visitors to discover the unique architectural character and history of the historic Dr. Baltzell House and the intriguing story of Frederick County's goldfish industry, once responsible for 80% of the United States' domestic production. Included in ... Read more
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Guided Tour: Etchison Connections
Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a guided tour. Heritage Frederick Archivist Jody Brumage will lead visitors to discover the unique architectural character and history of the historic Dr. Baltzell House and share the story of several generations of the Etchison family and their role in shaping Frederick's story and the memory of ... Read more
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Storytime in the Garden Series, 2025
Enter our enchanted garden for a FREE special storytime and activity! Held on the second Thursday of every month, little learners will have the opportunity to hear a story and ... Read more
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Guided Tour: House History and New Exhibits
Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a guided tour. Heritage Frederick Curator Amy Hunt will lead visitors to discover the unique architectural character and history of the historic Dr. Baltzell House and highlight newly opened exhibitions throughout the museum. Included in museum admission. Please note, this tour involves ascending stairs, no elevator available.
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Art & Architecture Walking Tour
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. *Tour starts at the ... Read more
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Civil War Walking Tour
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 ... Read more