GENERAL INFORMATION
 The Historical Society offers a variety of educational opportunities for schools and scouts. We are happy to work with you to adapt or create a program specifically for your group.
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If you are interested in booking an educational experience or would like more information, please contact Ellen at 301/663-1188 or eseagraves@hsfcinfo.org
FAMILY PROGRAMS
 hiSTORY Hour
Calling all kids! Come to the Museum of Frederick County History for a fun hiSTORY Hour. This storytime features beautifully illustrated picture books with a historical theme and includes historical games and crafts. hiSTORY Hour is held at 1pm every first and third Tuesday of the month, starting in January. hiSTORY Hour is FREE and recommended for children ages 3-5. Click here [PDF, 167KB] for a full 2008 schedule of hiSTORY hour. To RSVP, call Ellen Seagraves at 301/663-1188.
Mother-Daughter Tea
Saturday, June 14, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
HSFC Heritage Garden
Tea and pastries will be served and children and adults will enjoy playing 19th century games and making a craft together. Registration and more information are available at eseagraves@hsfcinfo.com. $5 per person, registrations required.
Children’s Day
Saturday, June 21, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Roger B. Taney House
Families are invited for guided museum tours, and children will learn about life during the 19th century for the middling class. Historic games and crafts will connect to the lighter side of children’s lives in the 1800s. Tasker’s Chance will perform the musical sounds of the past and introduce kids to the rhythm of the limber jack. For more information, contact jwinter@hsfcinfo.org. Regular $3 museum admission for adults; children and members are free.
Time Traveler’s History Camp
Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Museum of Frederick County History & Roger B. Taney House
Children ages 8 to 11 are invited to “travel through time” for five days this summer, exploring a different historical theme each day including: Native American heritage, colonial life, the road to revolution, life as a slave, and the Civil War. Campers will create historical crafts and welcome “special visitors” from the past. Registration is required on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here [PDF, 200KB] for a registration form. Cost is $75 per camper.
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On November 23, 1765, one of the first official acts against the British Government took place in Frederick County. In an act of defiance against the unpopular Stamp Act, members of the Frederick County Court issued a writ on unstamped, untaxed paper. Their act of defiance was greeted by angry residents who hung the stamp collector in effigy and buried a copy of the despised act. 