Frederick County Landmarks Foundation actively pursues the preservation of historic sites, structures, natural landmarks and communities of Frederick County, Maryland, and strives to increase knowledge and appreciation of them.
To further its educational mission, as owner of the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum and the Beatty-Cramer House, FCLF holds many special events that provide the public with a window to Frederick’s historic past. Please take the opportunity to join us for a tour of these historic structures or take part in the many activities held on the grounds.
Upcoming Events Click the links below for more information.
Tour Schedule: Open for tours April - Mid-December
Thursday through Sunday 12:00-4:00
$3 adults; children under 12 free
Special ghostly “Spirit Tours”
Fridays at 7 pm and 8 pm
$6 adults; children under 12 free
Other times by appointment.
Call 301-663-3885
Beatty-Cramer House
(dating from 1732)
9010
Liberty Road (Route 26),
Frederick, Md
Tours are available
by appointment only.
Call 301-668-2086
Events 2008
Bell and History Days, April 5-6, 2008. This county-wide event begins with bells ringing throughout the county. It marks the opening weekend for Schifferstadt where visitors can observe 18th Century living history demonstrations and hear a local bell-ringing choir.
Open Hearth to Fireless Cookers, April 20, 2008. Pat Reber demonstrates a variety of cooking techniques from 1:00-3:00 pm courtesy of the Maryland Humanities Council Speakers Program. Free.
Beyond the Garden Gates, May 17-18, 2008. Visitors will be welcomed into some of the finest gardens in the city of Frederick, including Schifferstadt’s Heritage Garden. Local artists will be painting at some of the sites. Schifferstadt serves as the rest area and refreshment stop for the tour and will provide free guided tours of the Heritage Garden and Orchard. Tickets will be available at the Schifferstadt Gift Shop.
Colonial Days: Living History Event, May 31-June 1, 2008. 10:00 AM -4:00 PM both days. Demonstrations of 18th Century lifestyles, trades, crafts and skills come alive at Schifferstadt. FREE
Spring Family Festival @ the Farm, June 7-8, 2008, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Noon to 4 p.m. This 250 year old farmstead combines and contrasts with modern agricultural locations as part of this county-wide celebration of farming today and yesterday. Learn about colonial gardening techniques, plants and resources. Watch demonstrations by local 4-H clubs. Free.
2nd Annual Frederick County Barnstorming Tour, June 21. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. $15 adults.
Join us for a one-day tour of eight older and unusual barns in the Thurmont and Emmitsburg area, along the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains. Docents provide tours of the barns and many sites will include agricultural displays. The tour also features a "Paint-Out" where local artists create paintings of the barns during the day of the tour and sell their works at the end of the day. Tickets include the barn tour, and the art sale and reception. The event is a fundraiser to increase awareness and inspire a passion for the older barns of Frederick County.
Oktoberfest at Schifferstadt, October 18-19, 2008. A festival for the whole family with not only the traditional German oompah band and locally brewed beer, but also a juried crafts show featuring over 30 crafters showcasing their own works from jewelry to paintings to ironwork, baskets, weaving and woodworking. See demonstrations of traditions such as hearth cooking, blacksmithing, spinning and weaving. Visit a colonial heritage garden ready for the harvest. $3 adults. Children under 12 free.
Museums by Candlelight, December 13, 2008. Warm holiday scents and sounds abound from colonial German holiday goodies baked on the hearth to the grumblings of the traditional Pennsylvania Dutch belsnickler and the heat of dipping candles in melted wax to the fragrance of cloves and oranges as children make pomanders. Join us as we participate in this county-wide historical sites celebration. Free.
For other great things to see and do in Frederick County, and for more information about countywide celebrations of Bell and History Days and Museums by Candlelight, click here.
