STUDENT PROGRAMS

The Historical Society provides programs for students of all ages, PreK-12th Grade. Through outreach programs, museum tours, and walking tours we can help educate students about their county and nation’s history. The art, poster and essay contests continue to promote an interest in our vast history to young people. In addition to the program offerings included here, the Historical Society can present a customized program for your curriculum. All of our programs augment the Maryland State Voluntary Curriculum in a variety of subjects.

TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDES

For more information about our programming options, click on the corresponding Teacher's Resource Guide for your grade level .

PreK- 5th Grade [PDF 3.5 MB]

6th-12th Grade [PDF 3.15 MB]

TO BOOK A PROGRAM

Download the School Tour Request Form [PDF, 120 KB] and fax it to the Education Coordinator at 301.663.0526. Forms can also be mailed to the Historical Society of Frederick County at:

24 East Church St., Frederick, MD 21701

Alternatively, contact the Education Coordinator by email or phone at 301.663.1188.

COSTS

Prices assume required chaperone ratio of 1:5-7 students. Additional chaperones are charged at student rate.

Basic field trip (1 program): $3 per student, teachers free, chaperones free
Combo field trip (2 or more programs): $4.50 per student, teachers free, chaperones free
In-Class program: $3 per student, teachers and student aids free
Teacher members: Get a 25% discount for their class. Teacher Memberships cost $10 per year.

Scholarships available for Title 1 Schools

STUDENT CONTESTS

John Markell Memorial Art Contest
The John J. Markell Memorial Art Contest provides high school students throughout Frederick County an opportunity to depict, through art, some aspect of the county’s history. Co-sponsored by the Frederick Art Club and the Historical Society of Frederick County, the contest recognizes the talent and the pictorial contributions made by Frederick artist John Markell. For more information on the art contest, download the contest guidelines [PDF, 192K].

Richard Markey Memorial Poster Contest
The Richard Markey Memorial Poster Contest provides middle school students throughout Frederick County an opportunity to explore a topic in local history and depict it graphically on a poster. The contest honors the artistic talents, civic responsibility and generosity of local graphic artist, Richard Markey. For more information on the poster contest, download the contest guidelines [PDF, 192K].

Harry L. Decker Essay Contest
The Harry L. Decker Historical Essay contest inspires children in fourth grade to learn about their county’s history. For more information on the essay contest, download the contest guidelines [PDF, 184K].

HSFC programs funded, in part, by: Frederick County Government and Kappa Delta Gamma Society of Female Educators

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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.
Museum of Frederick County History

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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