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African American History Tours in Frederick, MD

2026 AARCH Society Walking Tours Schedule

Tours start at the AARCH Heritage Center, 125 East All Saints St., Frederick, MD 21701, beginning at 11 AM. Tours run from 60 to 90 minutes. Registration form below.

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Saturday, August 28
Saturday, September 26
Saturday, October 2
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Tour Pricing

Teens & Adults:$10.00
AARCH Life Members: free for member; guest $5.00
AARCH Annual Members: $5.00
Group Tours: $7/person and $4/person for student groups – see special registration directions below.

Tours begin at the Heritage Center site at 125 E. All Saints Street

Join AARCH tour guides for an informative exploration of local history on All Saints Street and the surrounding area. Learn about the cultural and historical importance of the neighborhood that was the center of the African American community until the early 1960s.

(Not responsible for accidents. Video and audio recording are not permitted.)

AARCHways to the past: African American  History Bus Tour

Bus Tour with Maryland Double Deckers

Join us for a powerful and enlightening one hour journey aboard a vintage 1966 double-decker bus, exploring the rich and often untold stories of Frederick’s African American community.  This professionally guided tour will take you through historic neighborhoods, landmarks, and sites of significance, highlighting the resilience, culture, and contributions of African Americans in Frederick from the 1800’s to today. Tours are 9:30 – 10:30 am.

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REGISTER FOR BUS TOURS AT https://marylanddoubledeckers.com/events/

AARCH Society African American Walking Tour Registration

GROUP TOURS

Available by request at least 2 weeks in advance. Group tours will be scheduled following confirmation from AARCH for the requested day and time. Group tour rates require a minimum of 8 people.

Email the following information to: aarchsociety@gmail.com. Please submit two possible dates and times for the tour. Once approved, a confirmation email will be sent and payment will be collected on the day of the tour.

Each tour is limited to 15 people and involves walking on fairly even ground. Tours will be conducted in light rain or shine!  You will be notified by email if the tour is canceled due to bad weather.