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...
September Historic Walking Tour – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER – Rescheduled for September 30, 2023
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.
Meet and Greet AARCH Society’s Executive Director
Rollins Life Celebration Center 330 Catoctin Ave,, Frederick, MD, United StatesStop 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 StatesDavid 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...
“The History of Voter Suppression and the Pathway Forward” – CANCELLED!
Delaplaine Arts Center 40 South Carroll Street, Frederick, MD, United StatesOctober 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.