History of Black Education in Frederick County: Master Docent Series
Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ 15 W. Church St., Frederick, MDJoin AARCH Society board member and Community College of Baltimore County historian Michelle Wright at Visit Frederick's Master Docent Series. Michelle is part of a panel presentation on a range of topics where she will discuss "The History of Black Education in Frederick County" at 1:30 PM. Register online below.
7th Street Fountain Community Input Session
Mountain City Elks Lodge 173 All Saints Street, Frederick, MDDowntown Frederick Partnership, working in collaboration with the AARCH Society, is in the process of commissioning a new signature artwork for Seventh Street Fountain Park as part of the park restoration project. The selected artist, Rodney Carroll, is interested in hearing stories about your connection to the park and Frederick as inspiration for the design....
“On Freedom” Road Author Event
C. Burr Artz Library 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MDJoin 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, MDBestselling 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, MDJoin 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, MDAmerica'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, 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,...