GENERAL INFORMATION
The Historical Society of Frederick County’s Marshall Etchison Bookstore helps to support the Historical Society’s many educational programs. The Bookstore carries local, regional, and Maryland history titles, family history research resources, children’s selections, general historical interest publications, gifts and note cards, and more. Historical Society of Frederick County members receive 10% off on all Bookstore orders!
The Bookstore is located adjacent to the Museum of Frederick County History at 24 East Church Street, Frederick. Hours of operation are Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (closed with museum schedule). Call 301-663-1188 with questions regarding ordering from or visiting the Bookstore. All prices are subject to change without notice.
NEW BOOKS IN THE BOOKSTORE THIS SUMMER
Check out individual categories for more new titles and favorites.
 
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Family Workshop Series: Kids Create-a-Quilt
Saturday, September 11
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Museum of Frederick County History
Lecture: "Living in the Middle:" Maryland and the Six Iroquois Nations
Saturday, September 14
7:00 p.m.
C. Burr Artz Public Library
History Symposium: Slavery in Maryland
Friday, September 17
90:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Evangelical Lutheran Church Schaeffer Center
Band Box Workshop
Saturday, September 25
12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.
Roger B. Taney House
MORE EVENTS >>
Our 12th annual Treasured Heirloom Event on April 24 was a big success! Check out photos and the program from
the event here.
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Formed from Prince George’s County in 1748, Frederick County originally included all of what are now Washington, Allegany, Garrett and Montgomery Counties, as well as part of Carroll County. Today, Frederick County is the largest county in land mass in Maryland. 