Repudiation 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.

STUDENT PROGRAMS

Julie Helping a School Group 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 2.2 MB]

6th-12th Grade
[PDF 2.5 MB]

TO BOOK A PROGRAM

Request a school program by completing the School Program Request form. You may also download the form [PDF, 431K] and fax to 301.663.0526 or mail to the Historical Society of Frederick County at:

24 East Church St., Frederick, MD 21701

Alternatively, contact the Education Coordinator by e-mail 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
for High School Students
Co-sponsored by the Frederick Art Club and the Historical Society of Frederick County, The John J. Markell Memorial Art Contest provides high school students living or attending school in Frederick County an opportunity to depict, through art, some aspect of the county’s history. The contest offers cash prizes from $100 to $500. For more information on the art contest, download the contest guidelines [PDF, 145K].

Richard Markey Memorial Poster Contest
for Middle School Students
The Richard Markey Memorial Poster Contest provides middle school students living or attending school in Frederick County an opportunity to explore a topic in local history and depict it graphically on a poster. The poster contest offers cash prizes from $50 to $200. For more information on the poster contest, download the contest guidelines [PDF, 150K].

Harry L. Decker Essay Contest
for Fourth Graders
The Harry L. Decker Historical Essay contest inspires fourth grade students living or attending school in Frederick County to learn about their community’s history. Writers of the top six essays are awarded $100 each. For more information on the essay contest, download the contest guidelines [PDF, 138K].

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

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Learning Lunch: Researching Your Historic Home
Thursday, February 2
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Museum of Frederick County History

Treasured Heirloom Event
Saturday, March 24
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center

hiStory Hour
First and third Wednesday of the month
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Museum of Frederick County History

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