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September Historic Walking Tour – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER – Rescheduled for September 30, 2023

Frederick African American Heritage Center 123 East All Saints Street, Frederick, MD

Explore 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.

Meet and Greet AARCH Society’s Executive Director

Rollins Life Celebration Center 330 Catoctin Ave,, Frederick, MD, United States

Stop by and meet Dr. Cheryl Gooch, Executive Director of AARCH Society!  Open to the Public. Light refreshments will be served.

Recovering Identity

Rollins Life Celebration Center 330 Catoctin Ave,, Frederick, MD, United States

“Recovering Identity Community Meeting” – AARCH Society and Frederick County. 7 p.m. at the Rollins Life Celebration Center located at 330 Catoctin Ave in Frederick. Seeking community involvement and public comment from those with personal experiences and knowledge of the County to ensure accurate and complete documentation of Frederick County’s African American history.

“At the Seat of the Heart: Examining the Legacy of Dr. David Driskell’s Stained Glass Liturgical Designs”

Delaplaine Arts Center 40 South Carroll Street, Frederick, MD, United States

David Driskell, renowned artist, scholar, author, art collector, and professor, is revered as the “Dean of African American Art.” He was a celebrated artist whose paintings are featured worldwide in the most prestigious galleries and museums and coveted private collections. This faith-based presentation by Debra Ambush, honors and highlights his sixty four liturgical stained glass...

October Historic Walking Tour

Frederick African American Heritage Center 123 East All Saints Street, Frederick, MD

Explore 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.

Unity Ball

New Spire Arts 15. W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD

Join the African American Resources Cultural and Heritage (AARCH) Society and Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Western Maryland Chapter for a very special night of celebration. Bring your mask and join our interactive ball filled with inspiring stories, food, wine, cocktails, music, and more in support of good causes.  Click here for tickets! We...

Museums by Candlelight 2023: Lincoln School Film

Lincoln Elementary School 200 Madison St., Frederick, MD, United States

Join AARCH Society during the Frederick Museums by Candlelight event at Lincoln Elementary School. "Back to Our Bygone Days," a documentary featuring interviews with attendees of Frederick County's only secondary school for African Americans, will be shown on the hour at 1, 2, 3, and 4 PM. A children's book reading and activity will follow...

Author Event: Maryland Underground Railroad

C. Burr Artz Library 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD

Join Jenny Masur, author of "Maryland Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad," to hear stories of enslaved people navigating perilous journeys helped along by members of the Underground Railroad. Jenny holds a Ph.D. in anthropology and worked for 17 years for the National Park Service as national capital region manager for the National Underground Railroad Network...