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 and by donating funds to help us keep the foundation and our museums operating and to sponsor special events.

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Frederick, MD 21701

Local: (301) 668-6088
Fax: (301) 668-4807

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Frederick County Public Libraries

Frederick County Public Library offers books, music CD's, videos and more at all six branches. Located in downtown Frederick, C. Burr Artz also offers the Business Resource Center, Maryland Room, Technology Lab and a beautiful roof top terrace. Public meeting rooms available.

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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. Hours: Open for special events, by appointment, and on the second Saturday of every month, May - Dec (also open the second Sunday in Sept) 12-4 PM.

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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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 aspect 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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Middletown Valley Historical Society

The Society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of the area. Monthly programs are offered as well as other special events. The museum contains period furniture and valley artifacts. Open first Sunday each month, May - Oct.

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305 W. Main St.
Middletown, MD 21769

Local: (301) 371-7582
Fax: (301) 371-7582

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Monocacy National Battlefield

A visitor center, self-guided auto tour and walking trails interpret the July 9, 1864 battle that saved Washington, D.C. from Jubal Early's advancing Confederates.

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5201 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704

Local: (301) 662-3515
Fax: (301) 662-3420

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Mount Olivet Cemetery/Francis Scott Key Monument

Established in 1854 and featuring the gravesites of Francis Scott Key (National Anthem author), Barbara Fritchie (Whittier's Poem), and Thomas Johnson (first Governor of Maryland). Visitation from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.

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515 S. Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701

Local: (301) 662-1164
Fax: (301) 620-8809

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Museum of Frederick County History

Begin your adventure in historic Frederick County with a tour of the Museum of Frederick County History. With changing exhibits, public programs, a bookstore, beautiful gardens, and a research library, the Society offers a unique historical experience for everyone. Library hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Packages well with: The Children's Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, Maryland Room, National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Roger Brooke Taney House, Schifferstadt Architectural Museum

24 E. Church St
Frederick, MD 21701

Local: (301) 663-1188
Fax: (301) 663-0526

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National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park

The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and a 9/11 Memorial entitled "To Lift a Nation" are located on the campus of the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg. In likeness of the famous 9/11 photograph of three firefighters raising the American flag on Ground Zero, a 40-foot-tall bronze monument was created to honor the heroic firefighters who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 tradegy.

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16825 South Seton Ave., O Building
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Local: (301) 447-1365
Fax: (301) 447-1645

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