Events
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“Treasured Voices”
Frederick Community CollegeAn engaging mix of lecture, video clips, and discussion about AARCH's Living Treasures - Frederick’s Black elders 90 and older. Institute for Learning in Retirement Class at Frederick Community College Free! Registration required.
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“Back to Our By Gone Days” Screening
Myersville Public LibraryScreening of AARCH documentary “Back to our Bygone Days”, which gives a glimpse of the segregated Lincoln School in Frederick, MD. Followed by Q&A with Barbara Thompson. Myersville Library; 6 pm.
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“Finding Kin: Hints and Tips for African American Genealogy”
Frederick Community CollegeAARCH Society -Learning In Retirement Class at FCC; Conference Center, Rm. E 123 (E Building).. Instructor Carol Ann Wright. Free. Register: https://frederick.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=30054
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“Building on Legacy: The History of Black Business in Frederick”
Hosted by SOUL Street, is an evening rooted in connection, history, and forward movement. We’ll start with a Networking Power Hour sponsored by the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce creating space for real conversations, meaningful introductions, and shared vision. The night continues with an impactful presentation by the AARCH Society, uncovering the powerful stories of...
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AARCH Story Time
African American Heritage Center 125 East All Saints Street, Frederick MD, MD, United States10 – 11 am at The AARCH African American Heritage Center; 125 East All Saints St. For kids 4 – 8 years old, Free! Listen to children’s story that celebrate African American authors, culture, history and joy, followed by a hands-on activity! For more info, contact aarchsociety@gmail.com
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“LEGACY: Rooted in History, Served with Soul – Circa Supper Club”
Give Rise Studio 125 S Carroll Street, Frederick MD, MD, United StatesFrancis Food Company Supper Club Event! Throughout the evening, Dee Jenkins of the AARCH Society and Chef K Scott of Francis Food Company will guide us through a powerful presentation that deepens the connection between the food and the history it represents, creating a meaningful and immersive dining experience. Your ticket includes: Admission for one;...
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Boomtown Community Screening and Discussion
Hood College Hodson Auditorium in Rosenstock Hall 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick MD, MD, United StatesA Powerful Story of Frederick’s Creative Legacy Step into a story where past and present collide—and where the spirit of Frederick’s cultural resilience comes alive. A story based on the newspaper archives of Amos Brown, the first Black Chief of Photography at the Frederick News-Post. Be part of an inspiring afternoon of film, history, and conversation...
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Annual Living Treasures Banquet 2026
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 Americans who are 90 years old and older, 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...
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African American History Bus Tour on MD Double Deckers Bus
African American Heritage Center 125 East All Saints Street, Frederick MD, MD, United StatesConnect with the people, places, and history that make Frederick unforgettable. Hop aboard Maryland Double Deckers bus and explore Frederick’s rich African American heritage from a whole new perspective! Learn the stories, see the landmarks, and experience the history that shaped our community — all while enjoying a fun, scenic ride through town. Bus departs...
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African American History Walking Tour
African American Heritage Center 125 East All Saints Street, Frederick MD, MD, United StatesUnique tour led by African Americans who share their rich history through the lens of the people who were creative, skilled and industrious were able to thrive during a period of segregation. Walking Tours cover the commerce, religious life, entertainment and social life of African Americans from the early 1900s up until the 1960s in...