Dr. John Baltzell, the physician who built the house, which is the current home to the Historical Society of Frederick County, was the grandnephew of John Thomas and Margaret Schley, the first people to purchase a plot of land in the new city of Frederick Towne.

VIRTUAL TOUR

Our museum and exhibits are constantly rotating and expanding, so we encourage you to stop by for a visit. If you're unable to make the journey, please stroll through our online exhibit to learn more about our museum.

First Floor:
Entryway
Front Parlor
Back Parlor
Dining Room

Second Floor:
Master Bedroom
Orphans' Bedroom
Tall Case Clock Exhibit

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Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 21
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
HSFC Heritage Garden

History Symposium: Backcountry Dutch: German Colonial Heritage
Friday, September 12
9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Frederick Community College Cougar Café

Bus Trip: Lancaster, PA
Friday, September 26
7:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Meet at Riverview Plaza Shopping Center

Goods from the Hearth
Saturday, October 14
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Museum of Frederick County History

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