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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...