History Page 2
By the Book
This is a picture of the original C. Burr Artz Public Library in 1937, just days after it opened …
War Stories
At age 95, Guy Whidden still has the self-assurance of a man who has made historic leaps. As a …
Apprehension
Tuesday, Oct, 22, 2002. We now knew their names. After three weeks, ten killings and four injuries, more than …
These Old Houses
Monocacy National Battlefield is a must see for any Civil War buff. But this national park is also home …
Meet the Press
Once again, it’s time for local students to head back to school. For these Frederick High School students, it …
A Seat on the Bus
In the summer of 1955, Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African-American boy, was murdered near Money, Miss. His body was …
Picture Perfect
Before the days of photography, the only way to produce an image of yourself was to have someone paint …
History On Walls
Fifteen years ago I was sent out on assignment to interview local muralist, Virginia McLaughlin. Who knew the journey …
Talking History: Dr. George Smith
Native-born son George Smith returned home to Frederick in 1968 after fulfilling his medical education and military commitments in …
Best of Frederick 2018 Winners
It’s that time of year again—time to honor the best of Frederick County (and, in some cases, beyond). It’s …
Legacy of Lord Nickens
Google “civil rights leaders in Frederick, Maryland” and articles and references to Lord Nickens will be among the top …
Talking History: John W. Ashbury
Most everyone knows that Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics that would become The Star-Spangled Banner and that he …
Picture of Health
It’s literally a pain that a cure for the common cold has yet to be invented, but it’s fun …
Native Clues
The yellow-hued soybean leaves softly wave in the wind at a farm field outside of Walkersville near the Monocacy …
Moving Ahead
In 2009, En-Net, a supplier of information technology solutions to public sector entities, bought 712 East Street—a 10,000-square-foot building …
