In Frederick County, Maryland, historical sites reveal the complex history of slavery on the border between North and South, the road to emancipation and the Jim Crow era. Visitors have been touring ...

Jun. 6—In celebration of Frederick County's 275th anniversary, gather some friends and family and test each other with these local history trivia questions. 1. In the spring and summer of 1861, ...

Frederick County's new flag designed by Marc DeOcampo to celebrate 275 years (Courtesy Frederick County) Pretty soon, Frederick County residents will be proudly hailing a new county flag. The occasion ...

African Americans were integral to the history of Frederick County, Maryland – every step of the way. Frederick represents centuries of Black stories and culture, from enslaved industrial workers and ...

In his third book, author Clarence “Chip” Jewell combines his fire and rescue service experience with a passion for fact finding in “History of the Fire Companies of Frederick County, Maryland.” ...

If you see hoof prints on the steps of the Museum of Frederick County History later this month, don’t be surprised. Santa Claus is taking time out from his busy holiday schedule to visit the museum ...

For those who research Frederick County history, much remains to be discovered in the rich historical resources available to us. So it was when I stumbled on a place I had never heard of, Athletic ...

The Historical Society of Frederick County has announced its 2012 schedule of student contest programs. The Historical Society sponsors three annual contests designed to foster students’ interest in ...