Jun. 6—In celebration of Frederick County's 275th anniversary, gather some friends and family and test each other with these local history trivia questions. 1. In the spring and summer of 1861, ...

African Americans were integral to the history of Frederick County, Maryland – every step of the way. Frederick represents centuries of Black stories and culture, from enslaved industrial workers and ...

Frederick County is the easternmost part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It has the Catoctin Mountains, so you can take a mountain hike, and the Appalachian Trail comes through Frederick County. The main ...

Christmas trees of all kinds lined the Museum of Frederick County History on Sunday afternoon. Some trees drew inspiration from Frederick County and Maryland, complete with ornaments of the Maryland ...

Saturday, April 11 is Bell & History Day, marking the official opening of Frederick County’s museum season. Across the county, more than 20 participating museums and historic sites offer complimentary ...

The Historical Society of Frederick County has announced its 2012 schedule of student contest programs. The Historical Society sponsors three annual contests designed to foster students’ interest in ...

The Historical Society of Frederick County will hold a Pints and the Past program at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant tonight at 7 p.m. The free event is open to the public and for discussions of history, ...