Dahlgren Chapel

Dahlgren Chapel      
Across from South Mountain Inn, at Turner's Gap on South Mountain, Alternate Rt. 40.

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6133 Old National Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21713

Local: (301) 317-7090

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Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center

Housed in the renovated Mountain City Mill building, the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center is a non-profit arts education facility, featuring art instruction, exhibitions and special programs. The center is a 30,000 square foot flagship of the arts. Artwork by regional artists is for sale in the gift gallery. Items include paintings, prints, jewelry, woodworking, ceramics and much more. Prices range from $3 to $300. All art is created by Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center members.

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40 S. Carroll St.
Frederick , MD 21701

Local: (301) 698-0656
Fax: (301) 663-1080

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Frederick County Fire and Rescue Museum

We are proud to announce the opening of the Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum and the National Fire Heritage Center.  See displays that highlight apparatus, equipment and pictures of the colorful history of the Frederick County fire and rescue service. Featured units will include a 1939 Ahrens-Fox piston pumper owned by the United Steam Fire Engine Company No. 3 and the "Old Lady" 1821 hand tub pumper that served both Frederick and Libertytown. Learn about plans for the office and research center of the National Fire Heritage Center, a national organization that is in the process of developing a national fire service archive in Emmitsburg.

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300 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Local: (301) 898-5578

Frederick County Landmarks Foundation

The mission of the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation is to actively pursue the preservation of historic sites, structures, natural landmarks and communities of Frederick County, Maryland, and to increase knowledge and appreciation of all of the above. To achieve these ends the foundation is empowered to hold, acquire, improve, lease, restore or sell the above; and to assist, support and encourage public and private efforts to identify and develop information, research, and educational programs related to the natural and historic sites in Frederick County, Maryland. Frederick County Landmarks Foundation owns and operates the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum and the Beatty-Cramer House. The Foundation also has affiliations with the Zion Preservation Committee which is restoring Zion Church in Urbana, Maryland. Identifying endangered and providing technical assistance to the public regarding historic preservation also help us achieve our mission. Frederick County Landmarks Foundation relies entirely on the donation of expertise and funds from the community and grants. You are welcome and invited to join us by becoming a member, volunteering your time and expertise, sponsoring a special event, or by donating funds to help keep the foundation and our museums operating.

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1110 Rosemont Ave.
Frederick, MD 21701

Local: (301) 668-6088

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Frederick County Public Libraries

The eight branches and two bookmobiles of Frederick County Public Libraries offer books, music CD's, DVD's and more. Located in Downtown Frederick, C. Burr Artz Public Library also offers the Business Resource Center, Maryland Room, and a beautiful roof top terrace. Public meeting rooms are available at C. Burr Artz, Urbana, Thurmont and Brunswick Libraries.

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110 E. Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701

Local: (301) 600-1630

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Friends of South Mountain State Battlefield

A unique War Correspondent's Memorial Arch, constructed by journalist and author George Alfred Townsend. On his former estate, the George Alfred Townsend Museum is open weekends. Apr - Oct 12 - 5 PM. Hike through the park on the Appalachian Trail. Picnic pavillion. Periodic Civil War living histories and encampments. One building is handicapped accessible.

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6620 Zittlestown Rd.
Middletown, MD 21769

Local: (301) 791-4767

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Hessian Barracks

Closed to public, pending restoration. Completed in 1780, this National Historic Site held captured German soldiers during the Revolution, then it housed a state armory, the county fair, a Civil War hospital, and the first building of Maryland School for the Deaf. Museum exhibits weapons, Civil War militaria, a hearth kitchen, and an antique classroom.

Packages well with: Mt. Olivet Cemetery (FSK Monument and Key Memorial Chapel), National Museum of Civil War Medicine

101 Clarke Place
Frederick, MD 21701

Local: (301) 360-2011
Fax: (301) 360-1400

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Historic Preservation Training Center

Look for this site within a fenced compound, down the Street from the Visitor Center.

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5 Commerce Street
Frederick, MD 21701

Local: (301) 663-8206

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John Hanson National Memorial

The John Hanson National Memorial honors Frederick's John Hanson, first president of the nation's original government under the Articles of Confederation. The Memorial stands in the County Courthouse plaza beside the site of John Hanson House.

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100 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

Local: (301) 874-0235
Fax: (888) 605-2329

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Maryland Room/Frederick County Public Libraries

The Maryland Room, located on the second floor of the C. Burr Artz Public Library, is Frederick County Public Libraries' local history, genealogy, and government document center. It is a non-circulating research collection of primary and secondary sources. Materials actively collected document all aspects of Maryland's history and culture, the lives and genealogy of Maryland's peoples, and the Civil War. Special emphasis is placed on obtaining resources relating to the peoples, places, communities, and institutions of Frederick County and Frederick City. The Maryland Room is an official partner archive of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project and is the home of the Linton-Holdcraft Obituary Collection, as well as, the George Brigham Civil War Research Collection. The Maryland Room curates changing exhibits in both the lobby of the Artz Library and in the Maryland Room; and also regularly sponsors public programs on a variety of history related topics.

Packages well with: Historical Society of Frederick County, National Museum of Civil War Medicine

110 E. Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701

Local: (301) 600-1368

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