Tourism Council of Frederick County

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 National Historic Park Visitor's Center in Brunswick shares the building with the Brunswick Railroad Museum.

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. Please note: Catoctin Furnace and Cunningham Falls State Park will be closed Thursday, May 17 through Saturday, May 19, 2012.

The Catoctin Mountain offer a wealth of scenery, wildlife, wildflowers, historic buildings, hiking trails, scenic drives, camping, and fly-fishing. Looking for something different? Try spending the night in a historic cabin in Camp Misty Mount; for reservations call (301) 271-3140. Pets, on leashes, are permitted in outdoor areas but not in buildings.  Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed Thursday, May 17 - Saturday, May 19, 2012. 

Dahlgren Chapel      
Across from South Mountain Inn, at Turner's Gap on South Mountain, Alternate Rt. 40.

We are proud to announce the opening of the Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum and the National Fire Heritage Center.  See displays that highlight apparatus, equipment and pictures of the colorful history of the Frederick County fire and rescue service. Featured units will include a 1939 Ahrens-Fox piston pumper owned by the United Steam Fire Engine Company No. 3 and the "Old Lady" 1821 hand tub pumper that served both Frederick and Libertytown. Learn about plans for the office and research center of the National Fire Heritage Center, a national organization that is in the process of developing a national fire service archive in Emmitsburg.

The mission of the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation is to actively pursue the preservation of historic sites, structures, natural landmarks and communities of Frederick County, Maryland, and to increase knowledge and appreciation of all of the above. To achieve these ends the foundation is empowered to hold, acquire, improve, lease, restore or sell the above; and to assist, support and encourage public and private efforts to identify and develop information, research, and educational programs related to the natural and historic sites in Frederick County, Maryland. Frederick County Landmarks Foundation owns and operates the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum and the Beatty-Cramer House. The Foundation also has affiliations with the Zion Preservation Committee which is restoring Zion Church in Urbana, Maryland. Identifying endangered and providing technical assistance to the public regarding historic preservation also help us achieve our mission. Frederick County Landmarks Foundation relies entirely on the donation of expertise and funds from the community and grants. You are welcome and invited to join us by becoming a member, volunteering your time and expertise, sponsoring a special event, or by donating funds to help keep the foundation and our museums operating.

The eight branches and two bookmobiles of Frederick County Public Libraries offer books, music CD's, DVD's and more. Located in Downtown Frederick, C. Burr Artz Public Library also offers the Business Resource Center, Maryland Room, and a beautiful roof top terrace. Public meeting rooms are available at C. Burr Artz, Urbana, Thurmont and Brunswick Libraries.

Closed to public, pending restoration. Completed in 1780, this National Historic Site held captured German soldiers during the Revolution, then it housed a state armory, the county fair, a Civil War hospital, and the first building of Maryland School for the Deaf. Museum exhibits weapons, Civil War militaria, a hearth kitchen, and an antique classroom.