Come join us on August 4th at 2 p.m for fun with the whole family! Families will make their own paper and go on an expedition through down town Frederick. After making their own compasses, families will follow the clues left by Mason and Dixon. The clues will lead to supplies that Mason and Dixon ... Read more
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. 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. ... Read more
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
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
