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.

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.

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.

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: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.

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.

16825 South Seton Ave., O Building
P.O. Drawer 498
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

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

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National Museum of Civil War Medicine

Dedicated to telling the medical story of the Civil War - a story of care and healing, courage and devotion amidst death and destruction, while laying the foundation for modern medical care.

48 E. Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701

Local: (301) 695-1864
Toll free: (800) 564-1864
Fax: (301) 695-6823

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National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

FREE ADMISSION. Religious and historic site honoring 1st American-born canonized saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton. Basilica, Visitor Center, Museum, Stone House (1750), White House (1810), Mortuary Chapel (1846), Gift Shop. Mondays Basilica only is open 10am-4:30pm.

339 S. Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Local: (301) 447-6606
Fax: (301) 447-6061

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Ostertag Vistas

A beautiful 165-acre special event facility including a totally renovated barn and three cottages comfortably hosting 150 guests. Outdoor/indoor ceremonies, receptions, corporate retreats, reunions, etc. 15 minutes from Frederick or Hagerstown, MD.

2540 Canada Hill Rd.
Myersville, MD 21773

Local: (301) 293-3099

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Roger Brooke Taney House

The Roger Brooke Taney House interprets the property owned by the former Frederick attorney and Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1836-1864). The site, including the family’s living quarters, a summer kitchen and slaves’ quarters, interprets the life of Taney and various aspects of life in early nineteenth century Frederick County.

121 S. Bentz St.
Frederick, MD 21701

Local: (301) 663-7880

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Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums

Rose Hill Manor is currently closed for renovations that will preserve the building for future generations. We will re-open April 1, 2012.

1611 N. Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701

Local: (301) 600-1650

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