African American Historic Walking Tour – August
Join AARCH Society tour guides for an informative exploration of local African American history on All Saints Street and the surrounding area. Learn about the cultural and historical importance of the neighborhood that was the center of Frederick County, MD's African American community until the early 1960s. The Walking Tours begin at the Heritage Center...
African American Historic Walking Tour – September
Join AARCH Society tour guides for an informative exploration of local African American history on All Saints Street and the surrounding area. Learn about the cultural and historical importance of the neighborhood that was the center of Frederick County, MD's African American community until the early 1960s. The Walking Tours begin at the Heritage Center...
African American Historic Walking Tour – October
Join AARCH Society tour guides for an informative exploration of local African American history on All Saints Street and the surrounding area. Learn about the cultural and historical importance of the neighborhood that was the center of Frederick County, MD's African American community until the early 1960s. The Walking Tours begin at the Heritage Center...
A Walk in Faith Benefit Concert
Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MDAARCH Society and the Weinberg Center invite you for A Walk in Faith with mezzo soprano Tracie Luck. Join her for jazz, spirituals, Mahler, and Berlioz, and a finale with the Frederick County Gospel Choir that rouses the spirit. Click here to purchase your ticket. Your VIP ticket supports the 2025 Grand Opening of the AARCH...
African Americans of Excellence 2025
AARCH Society is proud to be a co-sponsor of the 3rd annual African Americans of Excellence Exhibit and event. Join us at The Weinberg Center for the Arts on February 5 at 6 PM. Click the link below for tickets. Each year, AARCH Society Board Members, volunteers, and legacy members have been honored in the...
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...