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.
The Historical Society of Frederick County offers a number of children and family programs. All family programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified. For more information about these programs, please contact Kristen at 301-663-1188 or by e-mail.
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 10:00 a.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month. Click here for a detailed hiSTORY hour schedule. Kids ages 3-5, FREE
Seasonal Family Events
Throughout the year, families can take advantage of fun, affordable, seasonal family programs offered at the Museum of Frederick County History and the Roger B. Taney House including: Bell and History Days,Children's Day, the Ice Cream Social, and the popular holiday program, Museums by Candlelight. For details, click here.
Time Traveler’s History Camp
Monday, June 25-Friday, June 29
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Museum of Frederick County History
Kids ages 8 to 11 are invited to explore games and toys from Frederick County’s past. From cup-and-pin games and cornhusk dolls of Woodland Indians, to stick and Tua Tua games of slaves, to jacks and pick-up sticks children enjoyed during the 1940s, campers will play their way through the county’s past. Cost is $100/$75 for HSFC members (scholarship assistance is available and early bird registration is only $90 through April 30). For details, click here or contact Kristen at 301-663-1188 x105 or kmatlick@hsfcinfo.org
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. 
The Historical Society of Frederick County offers a number of children and family programs. All family programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified. For more information about these programs, please contact Kristen at 301-663-1188 or by 
