Frederick resident Barbara Fritchie was ninety-five years old when Confederate troops passed by her door in September of 1862. Although historians have cast doubt upon her response to the Rebel Army, she was immortalized in John Greenleaf Whittier’s Poem, Barbara Frietchie.

BRIEF HISTORY OF FREDERICK COUNTY

SUPPORT

The Historical Society of Frederick County relies upon a variety of forms of financial support to carry out its mission. You can provide support through a membership, the Annual Appeal, contributing to or creating an endowment fund or by remembering the Society in your estate planning.

For more information about membership and Annual Appeal contributions, contact Duane at ddoxzen@hsfcinfo.org. For information about planned giving or endowment funds, contact Mark at mhudson@hsfcinfo.org.

The Historical Society of Frederick County is
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization,
donations to which are deductible to the full extent of the law. The Society’s current financial statement is available upon request. Information submitted to State of Maryland under the Charitable Solicitations Act is available from the Office of the Secretary of State for the cost of copying and postage.

Exhibition Opening Backcountry Dutch: German Heritage & Decorative Arts in Frederick County
Friday, June 6
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Museum of Frederick County History

Time Traveler's History Camp
Monday-Friday, June 23-27 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Museum of Frederick County History

Fabulous Fifties Jazz in the Garden
Saturday, July 26
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
HSFC Heritage Garden

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