The Museum of Frederick County History at Heritage Frederick — Attraction in Frederick

Wandering around Frederick, I walked inside a historic house to find exhibits set up by one of the oldest historical societies in the country. Two friendly women greeted me and encouraged me to buy a $12 ticket to visit.

The bottom floor takes visitors through several rooms of art and history of Frederick County. Upstairs are exhibits about the actual house and a few other topics. Outside is a garden that hosts events.

I learned a lot about the area and saw art and photos about life back in the day. I also appreciated that the exhibit acknowledges that the house had owners that once enslaved people. Rather than ignoring it, they...

What a lovely experience we enjoyed today! We signed up for a tour and were also able to see the museum and garden for the price of our ticket. The museum staff and tour guide were friendly and knowledgeable; the exhibits were well organized and interesting; and the garden was charming and nicely maintained.

The tour covered the art and architecture in Frederick. It opened our eyes to the beauty and details of the buildings and the art all around town.

Heritage Frederick is a hidden gem and absoluetly...

The Frederick County Historical Society, aka Heritage Frederick, has turned a lovely old home into a little gem of a museum. The current exhibit tells the story of women's role in producing textiles and how, with advancing technology, they helped change the local economy from agricultural to industrial. There are gorgeous dresses, antique quilts and sewing machines on display as well as photos and stories of women who lived and worked...