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ROSE HILL MANOR PARK & MUSEUMS
Explore early American life of Frederick
County through transportation and
agricultural history.
FREDERICK COUNTY
LANDMARKS FOUNDATION
Promotes preservation of historic sites &
structures Frederick County.
1611 N. Market St., Frederick
301-600-1650 | rosehillmuseum.com
1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick
301-663-3885 | fredericklandmarks.org
SCHIFFERSTADT ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM
This 1758 stone house is a National
Historic Site and is one of the earliest
known homes in Frederick.
MIDDLETOWN VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The society develops the interest and
preservation of history.
1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick
301-663-3885 | fredericklandmarks.org
MYERSVILLE-WOLFSVILLE AREA HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
Heritage of Myersville-Wolfsville & the
historic surrounding communities. Selfguided walking tour available online.
SOUTH MOUNTAIN STATE BATTLEFIELD PARK
& WASHINGTON MONUMENT MUSEUM
The park preserves the Washington
Monument, the first to honor George
Washington; and interprets the
September 14, 1862 Battle of South Mountain.
6620 Zittlestown Rd., Middletown
301-791-4767 | dnr.maryland.gov
SOUTH MOUNTAIN STATE
BATTLEFIELD PARK | FOX’S GAP
Part of South Mountain State Battlefield that
includes a monument to soldiers from North
Carolina and a monument dedicated to US
Army General Jesse Reno.
Reno Monument Rd., Middletown
cmhl.org/foxs-gap
ST. JOHN’S CEMETERY
Catholic cemetery established in
1845. Among those interred here are
Enoch Louis Lowe, 29th Governor of Maryland,
Father John McElroy, S.J., founder of Boston
College, and two of Napoleon’s soldiers who
survived Waterloo.
East Third & Fourth Sts., near East St., Frederick
301-917-3099 | stjohnscemetery-md.org
WILLIAM F. MORAN, JR. MUSEUM AND
FOUNDATION, INC.
Educating, preserving, and promoting
the ancient art and craft of hand-forged
knives and tools used in bladesmithing.
Open by appointment.
4246 Old National Pike, Middletown
301-663-6923 | williammoranmuseum.com
History & Heritage Societies
AARCH SOCIETY
Preserving and sharing the history and
heritage of African American culture of
Frederick County.
E. All Saints St., Frederick
aarchsociety.org
CATOCTIN FURNACE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Village of Catoctin Furnace retains
its original structures and the layout built
between 1774 and 1820. Experience the look
and feel of an early industrial complex.
12610 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont
240-288-7396 | catoctinfurnace.org
CENTRAL MARYLAND HERITAGE LEAGUE
Preserves South Mountain Battlefield sites
and one historic structure.
Middletown | 301-371-7090 | cmhl.org
DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY
PROVINCIAL ARCHIVES
Research documenting the legacy of the
Daughters of Charity from 1809 to present
and two exhibit galleries.
341 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg
301-447-6067 | daughtersofcharity.org/our-legacy
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305 W. Main St., Middletown
Myersville | 301-926-4613 | mwahistory.com
SOUTH MOUNTAIN HERITAGE SOCIETY
Discover the story of Burkittsville in an
architectural & historical landmark.
3 E. Main St., Burkittsville
240-818-1610 | southmountainheritage.org
THURMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Fosters and promotes an interest in the
history of Thurmont and its environs.
11 N. Church St., Thurmont
301-271-1860 | thurmonthistoricalsociety.org
WOODSBORO HISTORICAL
SOCIETY & MUSEUM
History and antiquities of Woodsboro housed
in the beautifully restored Woodsboro Train
Station. Open monthly, second Saturday.
6 Woodsboro Creagerstown Rd., Woodsboro
301-370-4042 | woodsborohistoricalsociety.org
Covered Bridges
LOY’S STATION COVERED BRIDGE
First constructed circa 1880. Although it has
been structurally modified and rebuilt, the
bridge’s original timbers remain throughout
the 90-foot-long, multiple Kingpost design
structure crossing Owens Creek. Located just
south of Rt. 77.
13506 Old Frederick Rd., Rocky Ridge
301-600-4047 | visitfrederick.org/parks
RODDY ROAD COVERED BRIDGE
Built in 1856. This bridge is the
smallest of the county’s covered bridges,
a single-span Kingpost design bridge
measuring 40-feet-long.
14760 Roddy Rd., Thurmont
301-600-4047 | visitfrederick.org/parks
UTICA MILLS COVERED BRIDGE
First built circa 1850. Originally spanned
the nearby Monocacy River but was
washed away during a severe storm in 1889.
Local citizens gathered the remains and
reconstructed the 101-foot-long Burr Arch
design bridge at Fishing Creek.
7720 Utica Rd., Thurmont
301-600-4047 | visitfrederick.org/parks
Guided Historic
Walking Tours
CIVIL WAR HOSPITAL WALKING TOURS
Civil War themed walking tours
offered seasonally.
48 E. Patrick St., Frederick
301-695-1864 | civilwarmed.org
GHOST TOURS AND CEMETERY TOURS
OF HISTORIC FREDERICK
Take a journey through “Maryland’s Most
Haunted City” with “Maryland’s Oldest
Operating Ghost Tour” or a history tour
through historic Mount Olivet Cemetery, one
of Maryland’s largest and most beautiful
burial grounds. Regularly scheduled and
private group tours available year-round.
Frederick | 301-668-8922 | marylandghosttours.com
HISTORIC WALKING TOURS
OF DOWNTOWN FREDERICK
A variety of historical walking tours in
Downtown Frederick offered seasonally
by Heritage Frederick.
24 E. Church St., Frederick
301-663-1188 | frederickhistory.org
Nearby Attractions
BAUGHER’S ORCHARD & FARM
Orchards, wagon rides, petting zoo,
homemade pies, ice cream, fruits,
and giftware.
1015 Baugher Rd., Westminster
410-848-5541 | baughers.com
CLARKSBURG PREMIUM OUTLETS
More than 90 stores, a Market Hall dining
pavilion, and covered walkways.
22705 Clarksburg Rd., Clarksburg | 240-702-1200
premiumoutlets.com/outlet/clarksburg
GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK
MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER
Official start to visiting Gettysburg.
The legacy lives here, with true stories,
authentic artifacts, and new perspectives.
1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA
717-334-2436 | gettysburgfoundation.org
HARPERS FERRY ADVENTURE CENTER
Adventure recreational activities and
overnight lodging for individuals and groups.
37410 Adventure Center Ln., Purcellville, VA
800-836-9911 | harpersferryadventurecenter.com
HEART OF THE CIVIL WAR HERITAGE AREA
AT NEWCOMER HOUSE
Located at Antietam National Battlefield,
discover the opportunities in this threecounty heritage area.
18422 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville
240-608-5177 | heartofthecivilwar.org
TOBY’S DINNER THEATRE
Over 40 years of performing Broadway
Musicals in-the-round.
5900 Symphony Woods Rd., Columbia
410-730-8311 | tobysdinnertheatre.com
National Parks
APPALACHIAN TRAIL
40 miles of the Appalachian Trail follow the
western border of Frederick County.
799 Washington St., Harpers Ferry
304-535-6331 | appalachiantrail.org
C&O CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
Preserves the remains of the historic
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal from Washington,
D.C. to Cumberland, MD. Open to hikers
and cyclists, many accessible locations in
Frederick County.
nps.gov/choh
