Attractions Archives • Downtown Frederick Partnership https://downtownfrederick.org/cat/attractions/ Experience Downtown Frederick, Maryland Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:42:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://downtownfrederick.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-dfp_favicon-1-32x32.png Attractions Archives • Downtown Frederick Partnership https://downtownfrederick.org/cat/attractions/ 32 32 Citizen’s Ballroom https://downtownfrederick.org/item/citizens-ballroom/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:21:52 +0000 https://downtownfrederick.org/?post_type=citadela-item&p=26002 Citizens Ballroom is a cornerstone building turned wedding and special event venue in the heart of Downtown Frederick. The former bank has been lovingly renovated to its original glory and updated for its new life as a celebration space right in the heart of town. Originally built in 1908, the building still contains most of […]

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]]> Citizens Ballroom is a cornerstone building turned wedding and special event venue in the heart of Downtown Frederick. The former bank has been lovingly renovated to its original glory and updated for its new life as a celebration space right in the heart of town. Originally built in 1908, the building still contains most of its original details, including bronze doors, statement 30-foot coffered ceilings and signature bank vaults.

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]]> Carroll Creek Amphitheater https://downtownfrederick.org/item/carroll-creek-amphitheater/ Fri, 08 Sep 2017 04:00:00 +0000 https://downtownfrederick.org/item/carroll-creek-amphitheater/ An outdoor performance venue located in the heart of Carroll Creek Park, directly across the creek from the C. Burr Artz Public Library.  Parking is available at the Carroll Creek or All Saints Public Parking Garages. The amphitheater includes a stage area and terraced seating. Popular events held at this venue include Alive @ Five.

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]]> An outdoor performance venue located in the heart of Carroll Creek Park, directly across the creek from the C. Burr Artz Public Library.  Parking is available at the Carroll Creek or All Saints Public Parking Garages. The amphitheater includes a stage area and terraced seating. Popular events held at this venue include Alive @ Five.

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]]> Heritage Frederick https://downtownfrederick.org/item/heritage-frederick/ Sun, 27 Aug 2017 04:00:00 +0000 https://downtownfrederick.org/item/heritage-frederick/ Heritage Frederick, formerly know as the Historical Society of Frederick County, is a nonprofit educational organization, dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of the history of Frederick County, Maryland. The nonprofit collects and preserves artifacts and documents related to Frederick County, Maryland for study and education and welcomes the participation of people of all […]

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]]> Heritage Frederick, formerly know as the Historical Society of Frederick County, is a nonprofit educational organization, dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of the history of Frederick County, Maryland. The nonprofit collects and preserves artifacts and documents related to Frederick County, Maryland for study and education and welcomes the participation of people of all ages in sharing informative and engaging experiences that will encourage them to discover and appreciate their heritage.

Frederick Walking Tours, with a variety of topics including the American Civil War, African-American Heritage and Architectural are offered by Heritage Frederick. Please call or visit their website for more details. Tours begin at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick.

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]]> John Hanson National Memorial https://downtownfrederick.org/item/john-hanson-national-memorial/ Sun, 27 Aug 2017 04:00:00 +0000 https://downtownfrederick.org/item/john-hanson-national-memorial/ The John Hanson National Memorial honors Frederick’s John Hanson, president of the nation’s original government under the Articles of Confederation. The Memorial stands in the County Courthouse plaza beside the site of the John Hanson House.

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]]> The John Hanson National Memorial honors Frederick’s John Hanson, president of the nation’s original government under the Articles of Confederation. The Memorial stands in the County Courthouse plaza beside the site of the John Hanson House.

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]]> Laboring Sons Memorial Grounds https://downtownfrederick.org/item/laboring-sons-memorial-grounds/ Sun, 27 Aug 2017 04:00:00 +0000 https://downtownfrederick.org/item/laboring-sons-memorial-grounds/ The Beneficial Society of Laboring Sons of Frederick was established in 1837 to provide a proper burial for free blacks, the city’s tanners, carpenters, blacksmiths, Civil War Veterans and more. The cemetery was established in 1851. The Laboring Sons Cemetery served as an African American burial ground from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries. It is […]

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]]> The Beneficial Society of Laboring Sons of Frederick was established in 1837 to provide a proper burial for free blacks, the city’s tanners, carpenters, blacksmiths, Civil War Veterans and more. The cemetery was established in 1851.

The Laboring Sons Cemetery served as an African American burial ground from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries. It is known that at least 160 burials survive, although none are presently visible at ground level. City surveyors recorded the locations of the marked burials in the 1950s, which included many young children. It is believed that additional burials are present that were not marked at that time.

A memorial ground was dedicated in 2003 in honor of those buried at the site. Today, Laboring Sons stands as a former cemetery as well as a historic and archaeological site.

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]]> Mount Olivet Cemetery / Francis Scott Key Monument https://downtownfrederick.org/item/mount-olivet-cemetery-francis-scott-key-monument/ Sun, 27 Aug 2017 04:00:00 +0000 https://downtownfrederick.org/item/mount-olivet-cemetery-francis-scott-key-monument/ The cemetery proudly welcomes history and art lovers, family genealogists, photographers and “tombstone tourists” of all ages. We offer visitors interpretive exhibits, a self-guided tour along with occasional guided tours, special events and lecture programs. Eight miles of paved roadway criss-cross the spacious cemetery grounds, allowing for recreational usage by walkers, runners and cyclists conducting themselves […]

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]]> The cemetery proudly welcomes history and art lovers, family genealogists, photographers and “tombstone tourists” of all ages. We offer visitors interpretive exhibits, a self-guided tour along with occasional guided tours, special events and lecture programs. Eight miles of paved roadway criss-cross the spacious cemetery grounds, allowing for recreational usage by walkers, runners and cyclists conducting themselves in a reverent and respectable manner.

The final resting place of Francis Scott Key, the man who penned “The Star-Spangled Banner,” is located within Mount Olivet Cemetery. Just within the front gates, stands an impressive monument dedicated on August 9th, 1898 to pay lasting tribute to the Frederick native who authored our national anthem.

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]]> St. John’s Cemetery https://downtownfrederick.org/item/st-johns-cemetery/ Sun, 27 Aug 2017 04:00:00 +0000 https://downtownfrederick.org/item/st-johns-cemetery/ St. John’s Cemetery is a Roman Catholic cemetery operated by St. John the Evangelist Holy Catholic Church.  The cemetery was established in 1845.  The cemetery is the final resting place for many notable figures, such as Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney, Enoch Louis Lowe, 29th Governor and Father John McElroy, S.J., who founded St. John’s Literary […]

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]]> St. John’s Cemetery is a Roman Catholic cemetery operated by St. John the Evangelist Holy Catholic Church.  The cemetery was established in 1845.  The cemetery is the final resting place for many notable figures, such as Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney, Enoch Louis Lowe, 29th Governor and Father John McElroy, S.J., who founded St. John’s Literary Institute and Boston College. Also of interest are a number of French settlers and two of Napoleon’s soldiers who survived Waterloo.

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]]> Community Bridge Mural https://downtownfrederick.org/item/community-bridge-mural/ Sat, 26 Aug 2017 04:00:00 +0000 https://downtownfrederick.org/item/community-bridge-mural/ Community Bridge transformed a plain, concrete bridge into a catalytic, large-scale work of public art that engaged the community in its creation. Artist William Cochran and his assistants used permanent silicate paints on all six walls of the bridge to create a highly detailed illusionist painting. “Carved” symbols gathered from thousands of residents and participants from across […]

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]]> Community Bridge transformed a plain, concrete bridge into a catalytic, large-scale work of public art that engaged the community in its creation. Artist William Cochran and his assistants used permanent silicate paints on all six walls of the bridge to create a highly detailed illusionist painting. “Carved” symbols gathered from thousands of residents and participants from across the USA and 30 other countries appear throughout the artwork, interpreting commonalities and giving the bridge a collective voice. Carroll Street Bridge over Carroll Creek between E. Patrick & E. All Saints Sts. at creek level.

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]]> Carroll Creek Park https://downtownfrederick.org/item/carroll-creek-park/ Thu, 13 Apr 2017 04:00:00 +0000 https://downtownfrederick.org/item/carroll-creek-park/ Located in the heart of Downtown Frederick, Carroll Creek Park features brick pathways, water features, pedestrian bridges and a 350 seat outdoor amphitheater for outdoor performances. This linear park is lined with great places to eat, community attractions and residences.

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]]> Located in the heart of Downtown Frederick, Carroll Creek Park features brick pathways, water features, pedestrian bridges and a 350 seat outdoor amphitheater for outdoor performances. This linear park is lined with great places to eat, community attractions and residences.

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]]> McClintock Distilling Co. https://downtownfrederick.org/item/mcclintock-distilling-co/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 04:00:00 +0000 https://downtownfrederick.org/item/mcclintock-distilling-co/ Craft Distillery located along Carroll Creek. Offering tours, tasting and event hosting.

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]]> Craft Distillery located along Carroll Creek. Offering tours, tasting and event hosting.

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