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, $4 for students/members/ seniors/AAA; children under 12 free. Children 18 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Please call ahead for group tour information. Join us for nighttime tours of the Schifferstadt home revealing personal experiences of docents and visitors as well as other unexplained phenomenon.
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
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.
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.
World War II Veteran Memorium Event, October 25-26, Noon - 4PM both days. FREE Second annual WW II event of historical demonstrations and encampments. WW II reenactors will demonstrate how they used equipment of the time period and showcase a variety of artifacts from WW II.
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.
Bell and History Days, April 4-5, 2009. 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.
Beyond the Garden Gates, May 16-17, 2009. 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, June 6-7, 2009. Demonstrations of 18th Century lifestyles, trades, crafts and skills come alive at Schifferstadt. Native American and Colonial interpreters, demonstrators & period ware.
Rain or Shine. Admission. House tours are $3.00 adults, children free.
3rd Annual Frederick County Barnstorming Tour, June 20, 2009. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. $15 adults.
Join us for a one-day tour of older and unusual barns Frederick County.
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.
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.
