Heritage Frederick

10/16/2026

We'll see you this weekend at our table, with displays on Frederick's German heritage!

Partake in live music and demonstrations, docent-led tours, and of course, traditional German food and drink at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum's Oktoberfest celebration!

This free, rain-or-shine event takes place October 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and October 18 from noon to 5 p.m. Learn more at Frederick County Landmarks Foundation or by heading to visitfrederick.org/event/oktoberfest-at-schifferstadt/11763/

10/16/2026

We'll see you next Saturday at St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor! Learn about the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence, why that matters, and his ties to Frederick. Enjoy exhibits, historic church and cemetery tours, food trucks, and a brand-new driving tour!

📍: St Joseph on Carrollton Manor: 5843 Manor Woods Rd Frederick, MD 21703
⏰: Saturday October 24, 9-3
💲: FREE!

10/09/2026

Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the 1976 flood in Frederick. These images of the flooding along South Market Street were captured by Margaret "Patsy" Moore.

The flood struck in the infant years of Frederick's efforts to revitalize the downtown commercial district. In its aftermath, the flood inspired even greater collaboration among the residents of Frederick, local organizations, and governmental agencies to invest in flood prevention infrastructure and to restore the historic buildings that would make downtown Frederick a destination once again.

P2005, Patsy Moore Photograph Collection, Frederick County Archives and Research Center, Heritage Frederick.

10/08/2026

Take a deeper dive into our exhibits with the staff and volunteers who researched and designed them! We are happy to offer guided in-Museum tours included with admission. From Frederick in the Revolution, to the County's goldfish industry, there is something for everyone!

No pre-registration required.

10/02/2026

Who needs fake ghosts when you can get real-life creepiness? 👻
This is like the true crime podcast of walking tours - but, you know, in person and with more cobblestone streets. From burglars to bootleggers, Frederick's history is a real-life horror show, and we're here to dish out all the deets! 😱
*Not for the faint of heart (or kids under 12, tbh)*

Every Saturday in October, 7-8:30pm.
Get your tickets here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/MurderMayhemWalkingTourTickets

10/01/2026

Join us for our last FREE lecture of 2026! As part of our ongoing efforts to celebrate America’s 250th, Dr. John George will present Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Attendees will hear about Carroll’s life and legacy related to The Bill of Rights, transportation, agriculture, and commerce. We'll discuss his descendants and note the impact of the enslaved on 18th century Frederick County.

Allow this event to whet your appetite for learning about this fascinating Frederick figure and visit us at Saint Joseph on Carrollton Manor on October 24th for historic church and cemetery tours, food trucks, and more!

Lecture RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/e3tnkjeh

Discovering Charles Carroll Day info here: https://tinyurl.com/yc2hkfdm

09/29/2026

We are pleased to partner with Family Connects Frederick County for a special prenatal exercise class in our beautiful garden! All fitness levels are welcome to take part in this FREE class supporting pregnant people in Frederick.
⏰: September 30, 6-7pm
📍: 24 E Church St, in the Heritage Garden behind the Museum
🎟: https://tinyurl.com/7pdt2utm

Pregnant and want to feel strong, confident, and supported? Join us for a FREE prenatal full-body exercise class.

09/27/2026

Large display windows provided passersby on Frederick’s Square Corner with a view of the latest fashions and home goods offered by Kemp’s Department Store. The building captured in this 1940s photograph was constructed in 1910 to house the growing business established in 1891 by C. Thomas Kemp and John P. Renner. Kemp’s eventually expanded into the former clothing store of Aaron and Jacob Rosenstock next door on East Patrick Street, making it one of the largest department stores in Western Maryland.

After the death of C. Thomas Kemp in 1930, his daughter Annie Brunner Kemp Maples and her husband Sam took over the management of the store. After 51 years operating on the Square Corner, Kemp’s Department Store was sold to the Routzahn Family in 1961 who carried on the clothing and home furnishing business in the building for the next 30 years.

P0526.12, Photograph Collection, Frederick County Archives and Research Center, Heritage Frederick.

09/26/2026

It is fall and we are feeling the season 🎃 Join us on a brand new tour offering or a returning favorite!

Lost Cemeteries Tour: Discover the many hidden or disturbed burial grounds of Frederick city- you might be surprised what's hiding under your feet as you travel through town!

Murder & Mayhem: There are lots of ghost tours this time of year, but we're here to spook you with true Frederick history! This is our true crime extravaganza, unveiling the less savory aspects of the Frederick you know and love.

Cemetery tickets: https://tinyurl.com/mr6ucasn
M&M tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3h7kmn9c