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Skid Row
In the 1880s, several social clubs for men formed in Frederick County, including the Skids Club. The group was …
Talking History … with Michael O’Connor
At the close of what has been one of the world’s more challenging years, Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor takes …
Retro Reflections
The potent grip of nostalgia probably takes its firmest hold during the holiday season, when we naturally recall past …
Talking History … with Betsy Day
Since its founding in 1986, financial support lent by the Community Foundation of Frederick County has touched the lives …
The Legend of Barbara Fritchie
For more than 150 years, the legend of Barbara Fritchie has served as a popular tourism attraction for Frederick. …
Wreaths Pay Tribute to Nation’s Veterans
The owner of Worcester Wreath Company in Maine, Morrill Worcester, always had a soft spot for military veterans. That …
Over Here
The infantryman appears wide-eyed and alert, staring toward the horizon, mouth agape, as if he’s ready to call out …
Pictures of History and Health
For the past several years, physician-turned-photographer Dr. John Vitarello has been trudging through the Frederick County countryside, wading into …
Sister Act
In a normal year, this is about the time for local Oktoberfest celebrations But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Talking History … with Alijah Gee
On Friday, June 5, an estimated 7,000 people marched in Downtown Frederick in demonstration against police brutality, initiated by …
Living Fossil
Nestled in the garden of a Downtown Frederick home on West 2nd Street is a large, old tree that …
Talking History … with Jennifer Dougherty
In the summer of 2004, Jennifer Dougherty, then mayor of the City of Frederick, had just returned from the …
Painting the Town … and Beyond
Last winter, when we considered the best way to celebrate Frederick Magazine’s 35th anniversary, we decided on a contest …
Weddings With a History
Simple but charming, the Dahlgren Chapel rises above Turner’s Gap in a clearing next to the Appalachian Trail. This …
Piped In
For Alison Shafer, Sundays are spent in the wooden enclave of an organ pit. Although she sits just a …
Over Time
Historical buildings rarely match the purity of a fine wine or famous symphony, which are left mostly untouched after …
