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“On Freedom” Road Author Event

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

Join us at C. Burr Artz Library for this AARCH Society, Curious Iguana, and FCPL event welcoming David Goodrich back to Frederick for the release of his new book, On Freedom Road: Bicycle Explorations and Reckonings on the Underground Railroad. David will discuss his book, answer questions, and sign books. About the book: On Freedom Road enables us...

Weinberg Speaker Series: Emmanuel Acho

Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD

Bestselling Author, 2-Time Emmy-Award Winner, Host, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man & Fox Sports Analyst. This event is a partnership between AARCH and The Weinberg Center. Mention AARCH, Arts for AARCH Society or use the Promo Code AARCH20 to save $5.00 off a ticket and help support AARCH Society. Visit WeinbergCenter.org for tickets. 

AARCH Reads

Walkersville Public Library 2 S. Glade Rd., Walkersville, MD

Join AARCH Society Board Member Barbara Thompson for an engaging story time for children featuring "Pies From Nowhere: How Georgia Gilmore Sustained the Montgomery Bus Boycott." AARCH Reads shares books that celebrate the contributions, experiences, resilience and culture of African Americans, as well as explore and address some of our challenges.

Weinberg Speaker Series: Vernice “Flygirl” Armour

Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD

America's First Black Female Combat Pilot, Author, Former Marine & Cop. Mention AARCH, Arts for AARCH Society or use the Promo Code AARCH20 to save $5.00 off a ticket and help support AARCH Society. Visit WeinbergCenter.org for tickets. 

April 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.

Weinberg Center – Ngaiire Live

Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD

Ngaiire’s sound melds electronic neo-soul, gospel, and big pop sounds, strained through the lens of a First Nations Papua New Guinean songwriter. Mention AARCH, Arts for AARCH Society or use the Promo Code AARCH20 to save $5.00 off a ticket and help support AARCH Society. Visit WeinbergCenter.org for tickets.

South & Saints at Maryland Ensemble Theatre

maryland ensemble theatre

Don't miss this Maryland Ensemble Theatre, AARCH Society, and C. Burr Artz Library collaborative production of "South & Saints," directed by Ray Hatch. Running from May 12 to June 4, this show is explores the rich and valuable history of the African American community in Frederick. See shows, times, and purchase tickets in the website...

Gathering to Remember – Lynching Victim Commemoration

Join the Frederick Remembrance Memorial at 300 Scotty's Bus Lane in Frederick on Saturday, May 13, to commemorate the lives of Frederick County's three victims of lynching, James Carroll, John Biggus, and James Bowens. Keynote speaker is Dr. Terry Scott, Director of the Institute for Common Power, past Chair of the Hood College History Department,...

New Spire Arts – Ladies of Laughter Funny and Fabulous Tour

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

Women's comedy programming with the sole purpose of highlighting, celebrating and furthering the careers of women in stand-up comedy. Mention AARCH, Arts for AARCH Society or use the Promo Code AARCH20 to save $5.00 off a ticket and help support AARCH Society. Visit WeinbergCenter.org for tickets. 

America’s Hidden Stories: Forged In Slavery – Premier

Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD

Join Catoctin Furnace Historical Society and the Smithsonian for the world premiere of Smithsonian Channel's "America's Hidden Stories: Forged In Slavery." Who were the enslaved ironworkers of Catoctin Furnace? What happened to their community? Come see this startling new picture of slavery and the role that skilled African Americans played in America’s Industrial Revolution. Movie...