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Fast Frederick Facts

Barbara FritchieFrederick 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

 

 


INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

The Historical Society of Frederick County offers various levels of annual membership, with distinct benefits at each level. The Historical Society also offers membership programs for businesses and organizations. Please see the Business Membership page for more details.

To become a member of the Historical Society of Frederick County, simply print out and complete the membership form and mail it in with your dues. Individual and Family Membership Form [PDF, 130KB]

Student  $10
Under age 18 and college students with valid identification

  • Free admission to Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick County Archives & Research Center, and Roger Brooke Taney House
  • 10% discount on Bookstore purchases
  • 10% discount on Heritage Garden rentals
  • Subscription to the quarterly Newsletter
  • Invitations to exhibit openings & members-only events
  • Advance notice of special events & public programs

Individual   $35                                        

  • Free admission to Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick County Archives & Research Center, and Roger Brooke Taney House
  • 10% discount on Bookstore purchases
  • 10% discount on Heritage Garden rentals
  • Subscription to the quarterly Newsletter
  • Invitations to exhibit openings & members-only events
  • Advance notice of special events & public programs

Family $50
For two adults and all children in a household

  • Free admission to Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick County Archives & Research Center, and Roger Brooke Taney House
  • 10% discount on Bookstore purchases
  • 10% discount on Heritage Garden rentals
  • Subscription to the quarterly Newsletter
  • Invitations to exhibit openings & members-only events
  • Advance notice of special events & public programs

Contributor  $75

  • Free admission to Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick County Archives & Research Center, and Roger Brooke Taney House
  • 10% discount on Bookstore purchases
  • 10% discount on Heritage Garden rentals
  • Subscription to the quarterly Newsletter
  • Subscription to the semi-annual Journal
  • Invitations to exhibit openings & members-only events
  • Advance notice of special events & public programs

Patron  $100

  • Free admission to Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick County Archives & Research Center, and Roger Brooke Taney House
  • 10% discount on Bookstore purchases
  • 10% discount on Heritage Garden rentals
  • Subscription to the quarterly Newsletter
  • Invitations to exhibit openings & members-only events
  • Advance notice of special events & public programs
  • Subscription to the semi-annual Journal
  • Four one-time guest passes to share
  • Recognition in the Annual Report

Associate $250

  • Free admission to Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick County Archives & Research Center, and Roger Brooke Taney House
  • 10% discount on Bookstore purchases
  • 25% discount on Heritage Garden rentals
  • Subscription to the quarterly Newsletter
  • Invitations to exhibit openings & members-only events
  • Advance notice of special events & public programs
  • Subscription to the semi-annual Journal
  • Six one-time guest passes to share
  • Recognition in the Annual Report
  • Two free hours of research conducted by the Historical Society's Research Center

Benefactor  $500

  • Free admission to Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick County Archives & Research Center, and Roger Brooke Taney House
  • 10% discount on Bookstore purchases
  • 50% discount on Heritage Garden rentals
  • Subscription to the quarterly Newsletter
  • Invitations to exhibit openings & members-only events
  • Advance notice of special events & public programs
  • Subscription to the semi-annual Journal
  • Eight one-time guest passes to share
  • Recognition in the Annual Report
  • Two free hours of research conducted by the Historical Society's Research Center
  • “President’s Gift”

Life  $1,000 (one-time)

  • Free admission to Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick County Archives & Research Center, and Roger Brooke Taney House
  • 10% discount on Bookstore purchases
  • 10% discount on Heritage Garden rentals
  • Subscription to the quarterly Newsletter
  • Invitations to exhibit openings & members-only events
  • Advance notice of special events & public programs
  • Subscription to the semi-annual Journal
  • Up to four one-time guest passes to share each year (upon request)
  • Recognition in the Annual Report (first year)

Individual and Family Membership Form [PDF, 130KB]

Events

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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