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Protecting Legacies
Mount Olivet Cemetery is a serene place to take a walk, surrounded by bustling city life. It’s an oasis …
History Mystery
The slightly blurred, black-and-white image is one of the iconic photographs from Civil War-era Frederick. Confederate soldiers are marching …
Best of Frederick 2019 Winners
Honoring the best of Frederick County (and, in some cases, beyond) is a 27-year tradition here at Frederick Magazine. …
Well Crafted
In 1824, at age 27, Frederick resident Jacob Engelbrecht wrote in his diary that he was using ink made …
Bar Gone
If you frequent Downtown Frederick, you have likely walked right past 39 S. Market St. many times and never …
Sled Astray
“Should be tolerably deep, it will be fine fun for Sleighers during the Christmas holidays.” So wrote …
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 …
