April 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.
Weinberg Center – Ngaiire Live
Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MDNgaiire’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 theatreDon'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, MDWomen'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, MDJoin 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...
Frederick County 275th Jubilee
Utica District ParkCome out and help Frederick celebrate its 275th Jubilee at Utica Park. Look for the AARCH Society table and stop by for a chat, learn about local African American history and pioneers, and get insight into our Mission to open Frederick's first African American Heritage Center. Enjoy live music, food, games, and much more! Get...
Uncovering Buried Stories
C. Burr Artz Library 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MDEnslaved Lives at the Ross House Slave Quarters 1815-1845 Join AARCH Society and Gabrielle McCoy, Ph.D. student, to hear her research on the Ross House slave quarters located on W. 2nd St. in Frederick. Gabrielle will share some groundbreaking findings from her research, including the names and stories of some of the enslaved people who...
A Tailor Made Community
Delaplaine Arts Center 40 South Carroll Street, Frederick, MD, United StatesJoin AARCH Society and presenter Carolann Wright to learn about the Lincoln Tailoring Association (Sewing Factory) housed at the Pythian Castle on W. All Saints Street from 1945 until the late 1950s. Hear memories from African American women who entered the workforce in segregated Frederick, MD, and discover how they bonded and supported the community....
June 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.