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FCC Class: The Black Catholic Experience in America

Frederick Community College

The history of black Catholics presents us with a wondrous but too often forgotten cloud of witnesses. Black Catholics desperately need and want a sense of identity. Could it be that the lives of these saints challenge many of us in ways that strike too uncomfortably close to home? We’ll explore the relationship, past and...

Living Treasures Banquet

American Legion 1450 Taney Ave., Frederick, MD, United States

Join AARCH Society as we celebrate our Living Treasures, African Americans living in Frederick County, MD, who are aged 90 years and older, on whose shoulders we stand. To recognize this year's honorees we are hosting a breakfast buffet at the American Legion. SOLD OUT  

$40

African American Historic Walking Tour – April

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...

America 250! History Fair

Carroll Creek Park Frederick, MD, United States

Join AARCH Society on Carroll Creek in downtown Frederick for this fun and educational event sponsored by the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution and the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium. AARCH Society will display “African American Patriots” featuring African American Revolutionary War re-enactors and information about local Black patriots who served. Click here for...

Cemetery Clean-Up

Home

John Wesley Cemetery in Libertytown (North St, East off Rt.550) starting at 9 am. Lunch will e provided, Volunteers are needed. Please contact aarchsociety@gmail.com if you can help restore this historical African American cemetery in Frederick County,

African American Historic Walking Tour – May

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...

BAZAARCH Jewelry Sale

Bazaarch African Jewelry Fundraiser Saturday, June 1 11 AM to 5 PM Frederick Arts Council, 5 E. 2nd St. Don't miss our sale of African-inspired jewelry created under the direction of Jo Elizabeth Butler, founder of Jewels for School. Purchase beautiful Ethiopian beaded sandals, scarves, baskets, linens, and more. Enjoy live entertainment by Hands on...

Historic African American Walking Tour – June

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...

Historic African American Walking Tour – July

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 – 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...