National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
A grateful nation honors its fallen fire service heroes at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial located at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Work is underway to expand the monument site in Frederick County to create the first permanent National Memorial Park honoring America's fire service. A brick Walk of Honor winds through the park, linking the national monument to the historic Fallen Firefighters Memorial Chapel.
The Maryland Shakespeare Festival
The Maryland Shakespeare Festival is a professional, innovative and classic theater deeply committed to its community. Founded in 1999 with the vision of providing free outdoor performances of Shakespeare plays each summer, the Maryland Shakespeare Festival is structured with three distinct program areas: Performance, education and performance research. Each area serves the community in its own way.
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The Civil War Medicine Museum is worth it for sure. There is also a walk of downtown Frederick which is wonderful! If you go to the visitor's center on Church Street and pick up their brochure, there is a walking tour.
Frederick is a beautiful, vibrant city with many good restaurants downtown. The Carroll Creek project is finished and it is lovely to walk around and the weather should be cooler which makes walking around so much more enjoyable at least as far as I am concerned. The Monocacy Battlefield is not far from Frederick nor is Antietam. South Mountain is just "over the hill". And like I said, the walking tour of downtown is great.
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In recent years, Frederick has grown from a largely agricultural community to the second largest city in the state--a bustling Washington suburb with a population of over 45,000--and it's still growing. Despite this, the city has managed to maintain its small-town charm. The 55-block historic district with its 18th- and 19th-century buildings and the clustered church spires that make up Frederick's skyline are still a main attraction. Antiques and craft shops dominate the downtown shopping area, and Frederick has a vibrant restaurant and bar scene. North and west of the city, the agricultural community still thrives: Fresh produce from local orchards and farms is available all summer, and in early spring newborn foals can be seen romping in the pastures of the county's horse farms.
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We were traveling from Florida to Gettysburg, PA when we came upon a road sign directing us to the National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes. My husband, our two best friends from Nebraska and myself drove up the narrow, winding road on the side of the mountain to a most peaceful, beautiful and spiritual location. We walked along the path where we passed the Stations of the Cross surrounded by beautiful landscapes of bushes and flowers. Benches graced the walkway. We stopped to pray at the chapel. We were so moved by the experience that we came back Sunday to meditate at the grotto and attend services. The subject of the week in the newsletter was, "In God's plan, nothing happens by chance." This unexpected side trip on the side of a mountain was the highlight of our journey.
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Discover Frederick County, Maryland
Frederick County, Maryland is less than one hour from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and nearby Gettysburg, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry. Let us be your guide as you discover the many attractions, historic sites, and Civil War heritage that our county has to offer.
Antietam National Battlefield
 The Battle of Antietam was part of what is known as the Maryland Campaign of 1862. 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia’s first invasion into the North and led to Abraham Lincoln’s issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. Find out more about the people, places and events that are part of the campaign that changed America by visiting Antietam National Battlefield.
Frederick County Public Libraries/Maryland Room
 The Maryland Room, located on the second floor of the C. Burr Artz Public Library, is Frederick County Public Libraries' local history, genealogy, and government document center. Materials actively collected document all aspect of Maryland's history and culture, the lives and genealogy of Maryland's peoples, and the Civil War. The Maryland Room curates changing exhibits in both the lobby of the Artz Library and in the Maryland Room; and also regularly sponsors public programs on a variety of history related topics.
Visitor Center-Monocacy National Battlefield
 In the summer of 1864, General Jubal Early led Confederate forces towards Washington, D.C. and threatened to capture the capital city. On July 9, Union troops under General Lew Wallace met Early's forces here at Monocacy. The new, state-of-the-art Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center combines artifacts with modern design and provides great museum experience featuring events before, during, and after the Battle of Monocacy in Frederick County. At the park, visitors can experience stories of the past in a landscape that has changed little since the 19th century.
Walking Tours of Frederick
 Discover the Frederick Historic District on a relaxed and interesting walking tour. The historical Society of Frederick County offers seasonal guided walking tours of the Frederick Historic District. Conducted by certified guides, these tours are guaranteed to make a Frederick's colorful past come alive for you. A self-guided brochure to do the walking tour in your own pace is also available in the Visitors Center. This is something for your whole family to enjoy. Come out and experience beautiful Frederick County!
Shopping at the Francis Scott Key Mall
 The Francis Scott Key Mall is Frederick County’s premier shopping center and is home to nationwide operating companies like Macy's, JCPenney's, Sears or Value City. The mall also offers great shopping at specialty stores like Hollister, American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, Gap/GapKids, the children's Place, PacSun, Hot Topic, B. Moss and many more. This is something for your whole family to enjoy. Come and get yourself a bargain!
Hiking the Appalachian Trail
 Each year, hundreds of thousands of people travel to Frederick County to revel in our parks and recreational amenities. No matter whether you’re a novice hiker or veteran ridge runner, whether you hike it for an afternoon, a weekend or a season, there’s a hike available for every level of experience and the section of the Appalachian Trail in Frederick County offers unparalleled opportunities to explore, experience and connect with nature! This is something for your whole family to enjoy. Hike the Appalachian Trail, enjoy the beautiful nature and find to yourself in Frederick County!
Berrywine Plantations and Linganore Winecellars
 With the Frederick Wine Trail, you are invited to discover some of Frederick County’s best agricultural bounty: its beautiful vineyards and outstanding wines. Berrywine Plantations and Linganore Winecellars is a family operated vineyard and winery nestled on 230 acres of picturesque rolling countryside in Frederick County. Established in 1971, the vinery processed 6 tons of grapes in the first year. In 1977, Berrywine Plantations and Linganore Winecellars held Maryland’s first wine festival as a way to introduce the first vintage to the public. Today, annual wine festivals and events belong to the vinery like the grapes!
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
 Wonderful adventures and exciting new animal friends await you and your family in the newly enlarged Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo. On now over 50 acres up-close exhibits and personal information make you feel like one of the family. Get stalked by a tiger, jaguar or lion and live to tell the tale. Feel the breath of a bear, follow a fallow deer, or tickle a tortoise. Hand-feed goats, sheep, donkeys, llamas, ducks and other curious creatures await you in the petting area. Catch an animal show to laugh with a parrot, take a "snap" shot with an alligator, or feel the grip of a python's muscles. Always something new to see or do!
Sightseeing at Gambrill State Park
 Gambrill State Park, located west of Frederick, provides miles of hiking, biking, and horse trails with stunning overlooks of the surrounding area. Three native stone overlooks in the Gambrill State Park offer excellent and exciting views of the surrounding area. On a clear day, looking north, a visitor can see the rugged tree-covered mountains of the Frederick City Municipal Forest, one of the State's best managed watersheds. Looking south, one can see Crampton's Gap, a Civil War Landmark and the site of Gathland State Park, and the Middletown and Monocacy Valleys.
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Tee-Time in Frederick County
Frederick County is home to many championship golf courses, each with its own individual character and challenge. Aesthetically beautiful and loaded with amenities, Frederick's courses will meet your specific playing needs and wishes. Come and enjoy your special Tee-Time in Frederick County!
Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center Provides a Museum Experience
Frederick County, MD -- The new $5 million Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center offers a museum experience for Civil War buffs and the general public alike. Opened this summer, the state-of-the-art Monocacy Visitor Center in Frederick, Md., sits on open farmland at the site of the Battle of Monocacy, an overlooked but pivotal historical Civil War battle fought on July 9, 1864. The simple cinderblock, green gambrel-roofed facility is a replica of the barn style of the surrounding farm landscape. Inside the 7,500-square-foot visitor center, modern technology combines with artifacts in 3,500 square feet of state-of-the-art exhibit space, giving it more of an intimate museum atmosphere.
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