Start the school year with a lesson for the family – here are four ways to explore Frederick’s history from our Aug.-Sept. calendar.
Historic Home Tours
Throughout Aug. and Sept, Tour times: 10 a.m., noon, 2:15 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday (additional tour at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday); 10 a.m. and noon Friday; 12:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Sunday
The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 339 South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Visit the historic Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton homes from the mid-1700s and early 1800s to learn about the first American-born saint, her work and what life was like during that period of history.
$5-$8 | setonshrine.org
Civil War Medicine Walking Tours
Throughout Aug. and Sept.; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
Explore Civil War history in downtown Frederick and learn about how Frederick became “One Vast Hospital” on a tour with the National Museum of Civil War Medicine.
$15 | civilwarmed.org
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Artillery Day!
Sept. 7, 10 a.m.
Monocacy National Battlefield, 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
See artillery firing demonstrations with different types of cannons at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitors Center. Remember to bring ear protection!
Free | nps.gov
AARCH Society Walking Tours
Aug. 24 & Sept. 28, 11 a.m.
African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society, 125 E. All Saints St., Frederick, MD 21701
Follow a tour guide from the African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society on an informative journey through local history, learning about the cultural and historical importance of All Saints Street and the surrounding area.
$10, $5 for members | aarchsociety.org
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