Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums — Attraction in Frederick

This is a hidden gem of Maryland history, tucked away in Frederick just off route 15. This was the residence of Maryland's first governor, Thomas Johnson, in his last years, and much of the house is still original with period additions made by subsequent owners. The county park staff was very welcoming and several helped me even though they were running a few different programs for children, which I hadn't known about as I stopped by with a few hours between doctor appointments. Once I was on tour I was given a thorough and engaging tour of the house and grounds which tied together the local and national history of the period. I will be returning to this site soon, and I recommend anyone else who loves history to...

Outstanding historical museum. This beautiful manor house was built in 1793 and is finished with period antiques. The best part of our visit was the guided tour by our knowledgable guide (docent) who led us through the large home and described the lives of the wealthy owners as well as the enslaved servants whose work made possible a life of ease. Children should understand this history in order to understand how very fortunate we are today and the comfort and hard won freedom we enjoy today. We had our 12 year old grandson with us. The home is hands on so children and tweens can see and use some of the simpler musical instruments and wooden toys as well as hear about the lives of the...

Came from Winchester to visit as I found out that I was related to Ann Johnson (nee. Jennings). I was delighted at how inviting and friendly everyone was! Went on a tour and my guide, Vicky (I hope I got it right!) was an absolute gem! She was warm and very knowledgeable. I had a great time talking about history and how the house had had quite an interesting story. Very kid friendly. The carriage house is full of really neat artifacts. The Victorian hearse was my favorite. The grounds are well kept and it was peaceful for being in the middle of town. I’ll...