Trained docents lead Museum visitors on a journey through Frederick County's past.

Researchers and genealogists enjoy the wealth of historical materials available in the Research Center, including books, photographs and archival collections.  View Our Online Catalog >>

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Conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Frederick, The Roger Brooke Taney house interprets the property at one time owned by the former Frederick attorney and fifth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.


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Preservation Workshop:
Researching Your Historic Property
Saturday, March 13
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Museum of Frederick County History

Genealogy Symposium:
Researching Your Irish Ancestors
Saturday, April 17
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Frederick County Archives & Research Center

Treasured Heirloom Event
Saturday, April 24
9:00 am - 3:00 p.m.
New Location!
The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center

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In and Out of Frederick County: Three Centuries of Travel and Tourism

Maps, postcards, diaries, souvenirs and other travel-related objects are part of this new exhibit about Frederick County. Find out why people visited the county over the past 300 years and discover some of the attractions that were tourist favorites. Frederick Countians were by no means homebodies, they liked to travel as well. See where they went and what they thought of their excursions both within and outside of the county.

The Francis Scott Key Hotel in downtown Frederick, seen in this 1930s postcard, was a popular stop for out of town visitors.

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