America’s Hidden Stories: Forged In Slavery – Premier
Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MDJoin Catoctin Furnace Historical Society and the Smithsonian for the world premiere of Smithsonian Channel's "America's Hidden Stories: Forged In Slavery." Who were the enslaved ironworkers of Catoctin Furnace? What happened to their community? Come see this startling new picture of slavery and the role that skilled African Americans played in America’s Industrial Revolution. Movie...
Frederick County 275th Jubilee
Utica District ParkCome out and help Frederick celebrate its 275th Jubilee at Utica Park. Look for the AARCH Society table and stop by for a chat, learn about local African American history and pioneers, and get insight into our Mission to open Frederick's first African American Heritage Center. Enjoy live music, food, games, and much more! Get...
Uncovering Buried Stories
C. Burr Artz Library 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MDEnslaved Lives at the Ross House Slave Quarters 1815-1845 Join AARCH Society and Gabrielle McCoy, Ph.D. student, to hear her research on the Ross House slave quarters located on W. 2nd St. in Frederick. Gabrielle will share some groundbreaking findings from her research, including the names and stories of some of the enslaved people who...
A Tailor Made Community
Delaplaine Arts Center 40 South Carroll Street, Frederick, MD, United StatesJoin AARCH Society and presenter Carolann Wright to learn about the Lincoln Tailoring Association (Sewing Factory) housed at the Pythian Castle on W. All Saints Street from 1945 until the late 1950s. Hear memories from African American women who entered the workforce in segregated Frederick, MD, and discover how they bonded and supported the community....
June Historic Walking Tour
Frederick African American Heritage Center 123 East All Saints Street, Frederick, MDExplore the history of the southern section of Frederick City from the African-American Perspective! Join us for our 60-90 minute unique walking tour as AARCH tour guides take you on an informative exploration of local history on All Saints Street and the surrounding area. Visit Walking Tours under Programs and Events to register.
Documentary: Remembering Our Bygone Days
Thurmont Library 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont, United StatesJoin AARCH Society's Barbara Thompson at Thurmont Library for our "Remembering Our Bygone Days” Lincoln School documentary featuring former students recalling their experiences at Frederick’s only secondary school for African Americans until integration.
July Historic Walking Tour
Frederick African American Heritage Center 123 East All Saints Street, Frederick, MDExplore the history of the southern section of Frederick City from the African-American Perspective! Join us for our 60-90 minute unique walking tour as AARCH tour guides take you on an informative exploration of local history on All Saints Street and the surrounding area. Visit Walking Tours under Programs and Events to register.
Black Frederick Festival
Carroll Creek Park Frederick, MD, United StatesJoin AARCH Society members at the inaugural Black Frederick Festival on Carroll Creek to share, celebrate, and educate the Frederick community about the richness of Black culture. We will be conducting free mini Walking Tours of the historic All Saints Street corridor during this event. Stop by our table! For more information see the link...
August Historic Walking Tour
William O. Lee Bridge in Carroll Crrek Park 50 Carroll Creek Way, Frederick, MD, United StatesAARCH Society will be offering two FREE Mini Walking Tours as part of the Black Frederick Festival. Get a condensed version of our African American History Walking tour of the cultural and historical importance of the neighborhood that was the center of the African American community until the early 1960s.The Tours will start at 12:00...
African and Native Americans in the Revolutionary War
Frederick Community College JBK Theater 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, United StatesJoin AARCH Society and the Sgt. Lawrence Everhart Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, for “African Americans and Native Americans in the Revolutionary War." As many as 8,000 African-Americans and Native Americans fought in the American Revolution. Some were free, and some were enslaved; whether fighting for the American or British side, they were fighting...