Parkway Elementary School, c. 1960, black and white photograph. Courtesy of the Historical Society of Frederick County, Maryland.
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For more things to see and do in Frederick County visit the Tourism Council of Frederick County web site

Welcome Educators! Frederick County is rich in history and the members of the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium can be a great resource for you and your students. This website is your guide to the various museums, libraries and historic sites that Frederick County has to offer. Whether you are studying aspects of local history, life in the 1800s, industry, agriculture, or the people who shaped our world, the Consortium sites are your source for further exploration. Many of the sites will work with you to shape the programs to fit your students' needs and your goals. We hope you will utilize us to help you link your lessons to the rich history, technology and change that occurred right in your own backyard. Just call or e-mail a site to set up your educational experience!

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Schifferstadt Architectural Museum

Owned and operated by Frederick County Landmarks Foundation, Schifferstadt is one of America's finest examples of German colonial architecture. The 1758 stone house is one of the earliest known homes in Frederick and has several unique architectural features such as the five-plate stove, which is the only example its original position. The house and Heritage Gardens are known for its living history events, check website for details. Call or email the museum for guided tours.

Packages well with: The Children's Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, Historical Society of Frederick County

1110 Rosemont Ave.
Frederick, MD 21701

Local: (301) 668-6088

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South Mountain Heritage Society

Formerly the Resurrection Reformed Church, this 1823 building in the historic rural village of Burkittsville was used as a hospital after the battles of South Mountain and Antietam. It now houses a collection of historical artifacts and records from the surrounding area. First Sundays of the month, April-September, 1-4 p.m. or by appointment.

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3 E. Main St.
Burkittsville, MD 21718

Local: (301) 834-6892

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South Mountain State Battlefield Park

The State Battlefield park encompasses the three gaps of South Mountain (Crampton's, Fox's, and Turner's gaps) that were the scene of the Sept 14, 1862 battle, just days before Antietam. Daily: 8am-sunset.

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6620 Zittlestown Rd.
Middletown, MD 21769

Local: (301) 432-8065
Fax: (301) 432-0349

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Steiner House

Headquarters of the Frederick Woman's Civic Club

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368 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

Local: (301) 694-9660

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Thurmont Historical Society

Fosters and promotes an interest in the history of Thurmont, Maryland and its environs. Sponsors speakers on local history, walking tour of Thurmont for elementary students and miscellaneous other activities.

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11 N. Church St.
Thurmont, MD 21788

Local: (301) 271-1860

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Thurmont Regional Library, Frederick County Public Libraries

Thurmont Regional Libary
76 East Moser Road, Thurmont

Museums by Candlelight program

Saturday, December 11, 2010
Free program from 12 noon  until 5 p.m.

View an exhibition dedicated to the art of Vince Coates, noted for its joie de vivre!  A local artist, Mr. Coates has exhibited in numerous local and regional art shows and two international shows in Shumen, Bulgaria.

For Museums by Candlelight, this site packages nicely with other Northern Frederick County locations, including Catoctin Mountain Park , Cunningham Falls State Park, and the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Packages well with:

76 East Moser Road
Thurmont, MD 21788

Local: (301) 600-7200

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William F. Moran, Jr. Museum and Foundation, Inc.

The purpose of the William F. Moran, Jr. Museum and Foundation is to educate, preserve and promote the ancient art and craft of hand-forged knives and tools used in bladesmithing, and to establish a William F. Moran Museum for the collections and presentation of hand-forged knives and blacksmith metalwork, and to preserve The Moran Shop as a working bladesmith shop.

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Old National Pike
Middletown, MD 21769

Local: (301) 663-6923
Fax: (301) 663-6923


Woodsboro Historical Society

Fosters and promotes the history of Woodsboro, Maryland

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7 N. Main St.
Woodsboro, MD 21798

Local: (240) 285-4949

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