Tourism Council of Frederick County

Reconstructed house of Barbara Fritchie, heroine of John Greenleaf Whittier's poem from the Civil War. "Shoot if you must, this old gray head, but spare your country's flag, she said" while leaning out an upstairs window. Visit the exterior year round.

This c.1732 Frederick County, Maryland site features an unusual timber-frame and brick building with an interesting variety of early architectural construction techniques and details, an 18th century springhouse, and a smokehouse. The site holds Historic American Building Survey (HABS) status and is protected by a Maryland Historical Trust Deed of Easement. The site is open for special events and by appointment by calling 301/668-2086 or 301/668-6088.

BELL & HISTORY DAY
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Free Program, 10am-4pm

• Explore a collection that began in 1872, including antique toys, instructional aids, fine furniture, sports memorabilia, photos, books, and much more.
• Enjoy current exhibits featuring the art of well-known local artist, Helen L. Smith and the history of the education of Deaf African Americans.
• Learn about Civil War veterans who were alumni of schools for the deaf; and see a collection of original Civil War soldiers’ lending library books from U.S. General Hospital #1 which was located on the grounds – many of which are signed by patients.
• Ring one of the Bells of Remembrance on exhibit here.

Located on the campus of the Maryland School for the Deaf, the Bjorlee Museum is one of Frederick's newest exhibits. The school opened its doors with 34 students in Sept of 1868 and was housed in two Revolutionary War era stone barracks. The remaining Hessian Barracks is adjacent to the museum. The collection begun in 1872 houses school related artifacts, as well as many items of local interest reflecting aspects of Frederick City's long history. Open most weekdays, please call in advance.

Features huge, interactive HO scale model railroad depicting B&O passenger line from Union Station, DC to Brunswick Freight Classification Yards. Railroad equipment and memorabilia, social history exhibits, photographs, Victorian costumes, furnishings, toy, baseball, and medical history exhibits. C&O Canal Visitor Center and Pete Harper's Children's Hands-On Activity Room located on main floor.

The C&O Canal NHP preserves the remains of the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal as well as valuable wild spaces along the Potomac River shoreline from Washington DC to Cumberland MD. The Canal’s entire 185-mile long towpath is restored, open to hikers and bikers year ‘round and is accessible from many points in Frederick County including the Mouth of Monocacy Road near Dickerson, Nolands Ferry, Point of Rocks, Lander and Brunswick. Mule-drawn canal boat rides are offered at Great Falls MD and in Georgetown DC, Apr-Oct, Wed-Sun 11am, 1:30 & 3pm. Call 301-767-3714or visit the website.

The C&O Canal National Historic Park Visitor's Center in Brunswick shares the building with the Brunswick Railroad Museum.

Located near Camp David, the Cozy Restaurant showcases pictures, autographs and other memorabilia of the Presidents of the United States, news media and political dignitaries that Cozy Restaurant has hosted over the years.

An historic canal structure of great importance to the transportation, structural, cultural and social fabric of Frederick County, the Village of Lander, the C&O Canal, the State of Maryland and our nation. The Catoctin Aqueduct site is where, in 1832, two arch rivals, the C&O Canal and B&O Railroad, first competed to concurrently cross at the same location a major tributary of the Potomac River, Catoctin Creek. It's one of 11 stone aqueducts on the 184-mile long C&O canal.

In operation from 1776 to 1903, the Catoctin Iron Furnace was a community in itself. Founders, miners, clerks, charcoal makers, storekeepers, teamsters, and others came together under the iron master's supervision. A furnace stack, the iron master's Manor House ruins, and self-guided trail. Daily: 8am-sunset.