LANDMARKS PLAQUES
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Upcoming in 2026
Frederick Revisits the Revolution: The 1824 Visit of Lafayette to Frederick, Maryland
Zion Church and Cemetery History Speaker Series
with Jody Brumage
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Sunday, May 17
2:00 p.m.
at Zion Church and Cemetery (a property of Frederick County Landmarks Foundation)
8998 Urbana Church Rd, Frederick, MD 21704
Just off Route 270 in Urbana.
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FREE and open to all.
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Frederick County was "in an uproar" in December 1824. Area residents hunted for game, farmers shared their finest produce and spirits, the rooms of Talbott's Tavern were readied for a grand ball, and Frederick City staged an impressive military parade with cannonfire, bell ringing, and fireworks to welcome a very special visitor. When the Marquis de Lafayette came to Frederick, his visit recalled the living memories of half a century before and the role that Frederick County played in the Revolutionary War. Veterans of the militia and Continental Army were present, as well as German soldiers hired to fight for the British who came to Frederick as prisoners of war at the end of the conflict. In recorded speeches, we can see how they reflected on their role in the shaping of a new nation. In this presentation, Jody Brumage will explore the events of December 1824 and how this momentous occasion helped to preserve our community's Revolutionary War legacy for future generations.
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​Jody Brumage is the Archivist and Museum Manager for Heritage Frederick. In his role, Jody oversees the Frederick County Archives and Research Center, connecting scholars and genealogists with Heritage Frederick's extensive manuscript, library, photographic, and ephemeral collections. He is passionate about preserving and sharing the significant history of Frederick County and is an active volunteer with the Frederick County Historic Sites Consortium. Jody is also the volunteer Historian and Curator for the South Mountain Heritage Society in his hometown of Burkittsville. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Public History from Shepherd University and a Masters of Archives and Records Administration from San José State University.
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Program Partner: FCPL Maryland Room
Recommended parking: Urbana Park and Ride North Lot
Please note that Zion does not have bathroom facilities.
Painting by Chris Madden
19th Annual Barnstormers Tour and Plein Air Paint Out
Presented by Frederick County Landmarks Foundation
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Saturday, June 13, 2026
“The Barns of Carrollton Manor"
in Adamstown, Maryland
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Barn Tour 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Art Show and Sale, Music, Food 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Visit barns on farms around the Adamstown area with demonstrators and artists at work.
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Rain or Shine!
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[Ticket info below.]
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Sponsored by
Horizon Farm Credit
www.horizonfc.com
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Fitzgerald’s Heavy Timber
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This popular self-guided tour of historic barns brings awareness to the public of Frederick County's strong agricultural heritage and how barns were constructed to last. Barn docents will greet ticket holders at each barn location to share information and answer questions. During this time, artists and crafters will be creating at the barns. But please, Service Dogs only. Please leave your pets at home.
From 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m., In10se BBQ, Antietam Dairy, and Traditional Mexican food trucks will be at the host site, Carroll Manor Elementary School, 5624 Adamstown Road, Adamstown, Maryland 21710.
From 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., tour goers are invited to the host site, which will be identified in the ticket booklet, for a judged art show and art sale event while listening to old-time music performed by The Gravy Soppers. The art sale show and sale will start at 3:30 p.m.
Barnstormers is always looking for volunteers and sponsors. Please email your interest(s) at Volunteer@fredericklandmarks.org.
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Due to uneven farm terrain, this is not an accessible venue and Service Dogs only.
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Tickets are $20. Children under 12 are free.
Each adult ticket buyer must wear a provided wristband to be admitted to the barn properties.​
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Past Events
Author Talk & Book Signing: "Defeating Slavery: Hamilton's American System Showed the Way"
Zion Church and Cemetery History Speaker Series
with Nancy B. Spannaus​
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Sunday, 26 January 2025 [Past Event]
at Zion Church and Cemetery (a property of Frederick County Landmarks Foundation)
8998 Urbana Church Rd, just off Route 270 in Urbana.
FREE and open to all.
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Come meet author Nancy Spannaus as she discusses the often-ignored early anti-slavery movement and how Alexander Hamilton's policies could have led to the movement's success. Slavery is not in America's DNA.
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Program Partner: FCPL Maryland Room
Recommended parking: Urbana Park and Ride North Lot
Please note that Zion does not have bathroom facilities.
Schifferstadt Architectural Museum
1110 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701
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Saturday, October 18, 2025 [Past Event]
Sunday, October 19, 2025 [Past Event]
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​​Rain or shine! Free entry. Join us for our most popular event, an important fundraiser for the operation of our organization and upkeep of Schifferstadt. Come enjoy great food and drink, lively German music, historic demonstrators, tours of the museum, and hand-made products from many arts & crafts vendors. Our biggest event of the year!​​​​​
FCLF Annual Meeting and Election
(Due to circumstances beyond our control, the FCLF Annual Meeting, usually held in November, has been rescheduled for December.)
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Date: Friday, December 5, 2025 [Past Event]
Downtown Community Room, Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ
15 West Church Street, Frederick, Maryland
We warmly invite you to join us for a delightful gathering of members, friends, docents, and volunteers. Election of officers will be held following the presentation, which should begin at 6pm. Light refreshments will be served. Donations are always appreciated.
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​Program: “Preservation Through Zoning, Restoration & Interpretation”
Presenter: Christina Martinkosky, PMP
Division Manager of Historic Preservation Planning, The City of Frederick Planning Department​
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We look forward to seeing you and sharing the wonderful work done by our members and volunteers during our 53rd year!
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Museums by Candlelight - 2 locations
Saturday, December 13, 2025 [Past Event]
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Schifferstadt Architectural Museum
1110 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701
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​Free Admission
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Oranges, cloves, and crafts; cookies and hot cider; Hessians and open-hearth cooking; gifts and glühwein — ’tis the season for Museums by Candlelight at the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum!
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While visiting Frederick's oldest house, a National Historic Landmark, consider exploring the Gift Shop for an opportunity to do some of your holiday shopping. You'll find a selection of period toys, ornaments, cards, and more, including books that could make for unique and thoughtful gifts.
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Zion Church and Cemetery, Urbana
8998 Urbana Church Road, Urbana (just off Exit 26 from Route 270)
Recommended parking: Urbana Park and Ride North Lot
Please note, Zion has no bathroom facilities.
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​Free Admission
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Visit the Sugarloaf Mountain area's first church consecrated in 1802. Learn about its unique history, enjoy some refreshments, and see it lit for the holidays.
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Museums by Candlelight is an annual event held simultaneously at various historic sites and museums around Frederick County each December and is sponsored by the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium.