Admission: Lecture: Free /Lecture & Tasting $10 per person Held the second Wednesday of each month, and hosted by Heritage Frederick, this series with Frederick County Public Libraries explores the origins of American spirits. After each free lecture, tickets can be purchased to taste locally distilled spirits supplied by Frederick’s very own Tenth Ward Distilling ... Read more

Enjoy an old-fashioned day in this popular annual tradition in our beautiful Heritage Garden. This family event is our way to thank our long-term friends and welcome new residents and visitors. Choose your ice cream in a cone, dish or root beer float.

Learn about some of the county’s outstanding sites, people, and events through a tour of the local African American community’s historical cultural and civic center. *Tours start at the Roger Brooke Taney House, 121 South Bentz Street, Frederick, MD

RESERVE TICKETS Admission: $15 per person/$10 Heritage Frederick Member, includes program, appetizers and a free pint glass! Raise a pint to the past! Learn how the Civil War influenced the brewing industry in America. As you relax with your pint and delicious appetizers, Jake Wynn of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will keep ... Read more

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 Monocacy. 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 ... Read more

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 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 ... Read more

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