Black History Classes at FCC – Spring 2025
Join African American history experts and AARCH Society members for four free adult education classes at Frederick Community College in February and March! Registration is required. Click the link below for details, times, and to register. African American History of All Saints Street, Frederick, MD - 2/5, 2/26 Tale of the Lion Oral History Documentary...
Back to Our Bygone Days Documentary Viewing
Brunswick Public LibraryJoin AARCH Society Board Member Barbara Thompson at the Brunswick Library at 2 PM on February 9 for a full screening of the documentary featuring interviews with graduates of The Lincoln School, which was Frederick County, MD's only secondary school for African Americans through the 1960s. See a trailer below. Event is free. Donations are...
Exploring Race and Religion in Frederick, MD
Myersville Public LibraryJoin AARCH Society members and historians Joan Thomas and Sarah Heald on February 22 at the Myersville branch of Frederick County Public Libraries for “The Story of Two Churches: Moving from the Past, Building a Better Future.” This event is free but donations are appreciated. This AARCH Society documentary explores the shared history of two...
The Tale of the Lion Documentary Viewing
Walkersville Public LibraryJoin AARCH Society Board Member Barbara Thompson at the Walkersville Library at 1:30 PM on February 23. In this documentary by Ingrid Palmquist, some of the oldest living African Americans in Frederick, MD, discuss life during segregation, the Black experience in Frederick County, life's lessons, and human resilience. Event is free. Donations are appreciated! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7Uq_TscT8I
African American Heritage Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
African American Heritage Center 125 East All Saints Street, Frederick MD, MD, United StatesA long-awaited dream is becoming reality. The African American Resources Cultural and Heritage (AARCH) Society is proud to announce the groundbreaking of the African American Heritage Center, a landmark project dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history and contributions of African Americans in Frederick. We invite the community to join us as we celebrate...
Annual Living Treasures Banquet – SOLD OUT
Walkersville Volunteer Fire Department in the Grand Social Hall 79 W Frederick Street, Walkersville, United StatesWe invite you to join us for a morning of celebration as we honor Frederick's Living Treasures. Each year, we celebrate African American's who are at least 90 years old, whose shoulders we stand on. These extraordinary men and women hold our legacy, our pride, our history, and our gratitude. Together, lets lift them up...
Art Market at Federated Charities
Federated Charities 20 South Market Street, Frederick, MD, United StatesAARCH Society will be at Federated Charities for their Art Market in the front courtyard. This is a chance to connect with community and see a diverse array of artworks and homemade goods.
The History of Juneteenth
Thurmont Library 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont, United StatesJoin AARCH Society's Barbara Thompson at Thurmont Public Library for a special discussion on Juneteenth. This presentation will discover the origin of Juneteenth and the historic significance of the freedom day.
Juneteenth at the Catoctin Furnace
Catoctin Furnace Historical Society 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, MD, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, June 19th, as we come together at the Catoctin Furnace to commemorate the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth. Events will begin at 3 p.m. and includes a hike exploring the history of slavery in the area, a procession to the African American cemetery overlook, an unveiling of an immersive 3D virtual reality...
4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Community Day
Carroll Creek Park Frederick, MD, United StatesJoin the Frederick County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Community Day on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 1–5 PM at Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick, MD. This free, family-friendly event celebrates the theme "Community Empowered Through UNITY" and features over 50 community organizations, live...