TEACHER RESOURCES
The Historical Society of Frederick County has developed a number of opportunities to help teachers keep abreast with the latest information about our educational offerings.
History Connection: A Free Quarterly Educators E-Newsletter The Historical Society of Frederick County invites all educators to sign up for a free quarterly educators e-newsletter. Issues provide updates on educational programs offered by the Society, interesting historical articles, lesson plan ideas and more. This is a wealth of information for a school teacher or a homeschool parent. To subscribe email Ellen Seagraves at eseagraves@hsfcinfo.org
Click here to see an issue of History Connection [PDF, 278KB]
Free Englebrecht Diaries Program Jacob Englebrecht was a native Fredericktonian and a prolific diarist. His diaries commented on everything from marriages and deaths, to the Civil War, to the price of cabbage at the market. To encourage the study of local history and promote the use of primary sources in schools, the Historical Society of Frederick County is donating a set of Englebrecht's Diaries to all interested schools in Frederick County. Only one set is allotted per school, while supplies last. If interested in obtaining a set, please call Ellen Seagraves at 301.663.1188.
Annual Educators’ Evening Enjoy a fun-filled evening dedicated specifically for teachers and homeschool parents. At this event, generally held in September, our guests are invited to partake in a wine and cheese reception, followed by a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Frederick County History. This event will also give you the opportunity to see what exciting educational programming the Historical Society will be offering in the upcoming school year. Space is limited so reservations are required. Contact Ellen Seagraves at eseagraves@hsfcinfo.org for more information.
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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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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. 