Frederick Attractions
Frederick was occupied by general Jubal Early in 1864, and he levied a ransom against the destruction of the town. The $200,000 was paid by the town government, who borrowed from local banks by financing with bond issues.
The town of Frederick is home to numerous historic sites such as the Beatty Cramer House, a timber-frame and brick building; the Hessian Barracks, built in 1777; and Prospect Hall Mansion, built in 1803 on the highest elevation in Frederick.
The town of Frederick is home to numerous historic sites such as the Beatty Cramer House, a timber-frame and brick building; the Hessian Barracks, built in 1777; and Prospect Hall Mansion, built in 1803 on the highest elevation in Frederick.
Barbara Fritchie House
The Barbara Fritchie House was rebuilt in 1927 as a replica of the Fritchie house which was destroyed by the repeated flooding of nearby Carroll Creek. The original house was torn down in 1868 but materials were salvaged to recreate the structure. Original furnishings and artifacts are on display.
Community Bridge Mural Project
The plain concrete bridge has the illusion of an old stone bridge. The structure was painted, by hand, by an artist and his assistants using advanced trompe l'oeil ("deceive the eye") techniques.
Crumland Farms
The Crumland Farms Corn Maze provides 8 acres of combined puzzle and treasure hunt. Other highlights at the farm include pedal carts, giant trikes, a hay jump and a giant slide.
Hours
September 26 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
November 26 to January 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
The Delaplaine Visual Arts Center is housed in the 90-year-old Mountain City Mill. The main floor gallery features changing exhibitions by local, regional and national artists.
Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
40 South Caroll Street
Frederick, MD 21701-5607
United States
40 South Caroll Street
Frederick, MD 21701-5607
United States
Phone 1 (301) 698-0656
Fax 1 (301) 663-1080
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Facilities
Gift shop
Historical Society of Frederick County Museum
The Historical Society of Frederick County is housed in a restored 1820 home complete with decorative and fine arts. A highlight of the museum is notable collection of tall case clocks.
The heritage garden features period flower beds, brick paths and a trellised arbor. The Library has letters, diaries, Civil War records, maps, genealogies, and books on local subjects for historians and genealogists.
The heritage garden features period flower beds, brick paths and a trellised arbor. The Library has letters, diaries, Civil War records, maps, genealogies, and books on local subjects for historians and genealogists.
Hours
January 15 to December 23
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Monocacy National Battlefield
The Battle of Monocacy was known as the Battle that saved Washington. Part of General Lew Wallace's campaign was to capture Washington, D.C. Time spent on this battle caused enough of a delay for Washington to be reinforced and prepared. Exhibits include an electric map orientation program, historical artifacts and interpretive displays of the battle.
Monocacy National Battlefield
4801 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704-7307
United States
4801 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704-7307
United States
Phone 1 (301) 662-3515
Fax 1 (301) 662-3420
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Mount Olivet contains the graves of Francis Scott Key and his wife, Barbara Fritchie, Thomas Johnson (Maryland's first elected governor) and more than 800 Confederate soldiers.
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
The National Museum of Civil War Medicine portray patient, caregiver and medical innovations that were ushered in during the Civil War as well as medical advances that impacted modern medicine. Over 1,500 Civil War medical artifacts, a recreated medical officer's tent and field hospital are on display. The building that houses the National Museum of Civil War Medicine was used as an embalming station during the Civil War.
The Pry House Field Hospital Museum focuses on field medicine as practiced at the Battle of Antietam.
The Pry House Field Hospital Museum focuses on field medicine as practiced at the Battle of Antietam.
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
48 East Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701-0470
United States
48 East Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701-0470
United States
Phone 1 (301) 695-1864
Fax 1 (301) 695-6823
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Roger Brooke Taney & Francis Scott Key Museum
This 1799 home of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney and his wife, sister to Francis Scott Key, contains personal items from both families. Francis, writer of the "Star-Spangled Banner", was a frequent guest. The site includes the house, detached kitchen, root cellar, smokehouse and slaves quarters.
Hours
April 1 to December 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Rose Hill Manor Park and Children's Museum
Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums provide hands-on exhibits in a manor house, carriage museum, farm museum, ice house, blacksmith shop, and log cabin. The 1790s Federal style manor house was the retirement home of Maryland's first elected governor, Gov. Thomas Johnson and now serves as the historical children's museum. Guided tours provide a look at life in early America.
All values are in United States Dollars
Rose Hill Manor Park and Children's Museum
1611 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701-4304
United States
1611 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701-4304
United States
Phone 1 (301) 600-1650
Fax 1 (301) 694-2595
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
November 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 4.00 |
| Senior over 55 | $ 4.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Schifferstadt Architectural Museum
Schifferstadt, the oldest known house in Frederick still standing, was completed in 1756. The sandstone walls are two feet thick and the hand-hewn beams are pinned together with wooden pegs.
Sugarloaf Mountain
Sugarloaf Mountain is an isolated mountain that rises about 1,281 feet above the surrounding landscape. Visitors can use the mountain for top rope and traditional climbing, hiking and biking. The mountain was used as a Union Army signal station during the Civil War.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Weinberg Center for the Arts
The Weinberg Center presents year-round musical, dance and theatrical performances. It began as the Tivoli in 1926 and re-opened in 1978 as the Weinberg.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701-6906
United States
20 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701-6906
United States
Phone 1 (301) 228-2828
Fax 1 (301) 228-2837
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