Tourism Council of Frederick County

August 1 - September 20

This diorama, created by the exhibit team of History In2 Art, faithfully depicts the horse-drawn engines and men from Frederick who participated in this historic event. Antique toy fire trucks will also be on display. Mon-Thur 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm

C. Burr Artz Public Library
110 E. Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 600-1368
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August 1 - September 27

The Frederick Area Photographer's Roundtable will be exhibiting works of spontaneous photograhpy created using a variety of quick or automatic camera such as cell-phones, Polaroids, point-and-shoots, and video clips. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-4pm

Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center
40 S. Carroll St.
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 695-0656
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August 8 - January 30

The pristine surgical kit of the doctor who certified John Brown fit to stand trial will be on view in the lobby of the National Museum of Civil War medicine. Learn the fascinating history of this kit that continued in use throughout the Civil War. The John Brown Surgical Kit exhibit is free of charge and the public is encouraged to come and see this unique artifact. Regular fees apply to visit the other museum exhibits. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm

National Museum of Civil War Medicine
48 E. Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 695-1864
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August 15, September 5

Family fun, pro-bull riding, cowgirls barrel racing, mutton bustin' pony rides. 7pm.

J Bar W Ranch
10530 Green Valley Rd.
Union Bridge, MD 21791

(301) 898-9841
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August 19 - November 30

Maps, postcards, diaries, souvenirs and other travel-related objects are part of this new exhibit about Frederick County. Find out why people visited the county over the past 300 years and discover some of the attractions that were tourist favorites. Frederick Countians were by no means homebodies, they liked to travel as well. See where they went and what they thought of their excursions both within and outside of the county. Exhibit opens June 30 2009 and will remain on display through 2010. For more information, or museum hours go to http://www.hsfcinfo.org

Museum of Frederick County History
24 E. Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 663-1188
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August 21 - 23, 28 - 30, September 4 - 6

A fast-paced, exciting adaptation of Dumas' famous tale, The Three Musketeers features 4 actors, 25 characters, 70 costume changes, plenty of swordfights and all in about an hour! Translated and adapted by Frederick actor and playwright, Bette Cassatt, and featuring Ms. Cassatt, John Morogiello, Ian Blackwell Rogers and Erin Steenson, The Three Musketeers is a show for the whole family, at a price the family can afford. Performances are held Friday, 8 pm. Saturday 2 & 7pm, Sunday 2 & 4:30pm.

Cultural Arts Center
15 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 662-4190
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September 1 - 3

Frederick Keys vs. Kinston Indians. 7pm

Harry Grove Stadium
21 Stadium Dr.
Frederick, MD 21703

(301) 662-0013
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September 4

First Fridays feature special activities, entertainment and extended store hours on the first Friday evening of the month. 5pm

Historic Brunswick
Potomac St. & Maple Ave.
Brunswick, MD 21716

(301) 834-5591
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September 5 - 30

Patchwork: Historic Quilts from the Collection: This September, the Historical Society of Frederick County will be displaying select quilts from the collection in galleries throughout the Museum of Frederick County History. We invite everyone to come to the exhibit opening on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 5—9 pm and view these wonderful pieces of our material culture. The show, which is in conjunction with a contemporary quilt exhibit at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, will remain up throughout the month of September. For more information, or museum hours go to http://www.hsfcinfo.org.

Historical Society of Frederick County
24 E. Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 663-1188
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