Heritage Frederick – The Historical Society of Frederick County

Museums By Candlelight
2025-12-13 10:00 - 19:00 UTC | Heritage Frederick, 24 East Church Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join us at the Museum of Frederick County History for some holiday cheer! All are welcome to partake in seasonal treats, crafts and games. The event and activities are free to all participants. This is your last chance to see our 2025 exhibits before we switch them out in 2026!

Exhibit Tour
2025-12-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Heritage Frederick is pleased to offer guided tours of our exhibits every Friday at 1pm. Topics rotate depending on guide and participants interest. Join Archivist Jody Brumage, Curator Amy Hunt, or Director Doug Propheter as they explore our 2025 exhibits: Two of A Kind, Melodic Memories, Bartering to Banking, Timeless Toys; and permanent exhibits: 24 E Church Street, Frederick County Decorative Arts, and Etchison Connections.

Frosty Friday
2025-11-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us the day after Thanksgiving for FREE children’s activities! 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!

HF’s Frosty Friday activities coincide with special events in Downtown Frederick including live music, marshmallow roasting, and specials at local shops and restaurants to kick off the holiday season.

Murder and Mayhem Walking Tour
2025-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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 on this special tour just in time for spooky season!

*This tour discusses violence and crime and is recommended for visitors age 12+*

https://www.cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/MurderMayhemWalkingTourTickets

Museum CLOSED
2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)

Guided Tour: Timeless Toys
2025-08-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
You might recognize some of the objects in our Timeless Toys exhibit. From board games to dolls, marbles to rocking horses, this exhibit includes almost 200 objects used for play and fun. Heritage Frederick Curator Amy Hunt has meticulously researched these objects to include the name of the owner of every single toy, and she is so excited to share their stories with you! Included in Museum admission. Please note, this exhibit must be accessed by stairs.

Guided Tour: Etchison Connections
2025-08-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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 celebrate Historical Society founder Marshall Etchison with a special look at our “Etchison Connections” exhibit.

Included in museum admission. Please note, this exhibit must be accessed by stairs.

Ice Cream Social
2025-07-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join Heritage Frederick for a FREE sweet treat, provided by Frederick Fudge and Ice Cream! 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 between us and Winchester Hall*

Father's Day Walking Tour
2025-06-15 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Looking for something new to do on Father’s Day?How 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 Creek- the perfect place to treat dad to a beer and a bite to eat.

Meets at Courthouse Plaza, 100 W. Patrick Street

Ends near the Community Bridge on Carroll Creek

Tickets here!

Guided Museum Tour
2025-05-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a guided tour. Heritage Frederick Curator Amy Hunt will lead visitors to discover the history of the historic Dr. Baltzell House and give an overview look at all our new 2025 exhibits: Melodic Memories, Two of A Kind, Timeless Toys, and Bartering to Banking. Included with admission. Please note that some exhibits require stairs, but accommodations can be made.

Storytime in the Garden Series, 2025
2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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 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 inclement weather, Storytime will be moved inside.

Please RSVP: https://www.cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/StoryTimeInTheGardenSeries2025
