from pretty parks, to the fine arts, frederick is amazing
Frequently, visitors and residents alike wish they could be in two places at the same time because there is so much to do in the Frederick area. Do you take in a theater production, or do you stand on the banks of a river in the moonlight and count the blinking fireflies?
Frederick is a welcoming place for the arts, including venues for music and theater, art galleries and an everincreasing offering of public art, from sculptures to murals on buildings. You may even see an artist with an easel and a fistful of brushes painting the breathtaking scenery.
Local parks are built around our natural wonders, including South and Catoctin mountains and the Potomac and Monocacy rivers. A section of the famed Appalachian Trail also runs through the county and we have a zoo.
No doubt about it, Frederick is the place to be out and about.
Fire in Ice
Mountain City Elks Parade
Cultural Offerings Add to the Frederick Community
Exposure to art, music, writing and theater is necessary to the life of a community. Frederick is fortunate to be rich in these cultural offerings, whether it’s an internationally known musician appearing at the Weinberg Center for the Arts, a play performed by local actors and written by a Frederick playwright, or artwork displayed at the Delaplaine Arts Center.
Lester Bowie
2904 Black Acre Circle, Mount Airy, 301-829-5010
DANCE UNLIMITED
244-B S. Jefferson St., Frederick 301-6623722 www.danceunlimitedfrederick.com
DEE BUCHANAN
STUDIO OF DANCE
207-G S. Church St., Middletown 301-371-4228, www.dbdance.com
DANCE DYNAMICS
1671 Monument Road, Myersville 301-293-2821 www.dancedynamics maryland9.com
ELOWER-SICILIA PRODUCTIONS OF DANCE AND MUSIC
15 Water St., Thurmont 301-271-7458, www.espdance.com
ELITE FEET DANCE STUDIO
253 E. 4th St., Frederick 301-620-9099 www.elitefeetstudio.com
FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIO
Francis Scott Key Mall, Frederick 240232-2329 www.fredastaire.com/frederick
FREDERICK SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL BALLET
36 E. Patrick St., Frederick 301-662-9441 www.frederickclassicalballet.net
FUSION FITNESS AND DANCE
25 E. Frederick St., Walkersville 301-845-2482, www.fusionfitanddance.com
LEADING EDGE ACADEMY OF DANCE
1306 W. Patrick St., Suite 5A
MID-MARYLAND PERFORMING
301-694-5105, www.mmpac.com 12 W. Main St., New Market
YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY
11791
BALTIMORE SYMPHONY
Orchestra Series at the Weinberg
20 W. Patrick St., www.bsomusic.org
CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY
CLUSTERED SPIRES CHORUS www.clusteredspires.org
arts & culture
DOWNTOWN PIANO WORKS
74 S. Market St. 301-631-1234 www.downtownpianoworks.com
FREDERICK ACOUSTIC MUSIC ENTERPRISE www.frederickacoustic.org
FREDERICK CHILDREN’S CHORUS www.fredcc.org
FREDERICK CHORALE
P.O. Box 3009, Frederick, 21705, www.frederickchorale.org
ENDANGERED SPECIES (THEATRE) PROJECT
In addition to producing the Frederick Shakespeare Festival that is held each summer, the. Endangered Species (Theatre) Project also has a mission to “bring enjoyment and understanding through live theater that proactively focuses on diverse representation.” The group does this by “giving voice to forgotten plays and playwrights, producing plays that increase representation of women over age 40 and other historically excluded artists on the stage, and making vital connection between people of all generations.” www.esptheatre.org
Fingerboard Road, Monrovia
Endangered Species (Theatre) Project
Frederick Children’s Chorus
arts & culture
MONOCACY FIELD MUSIC
Claude Bauer, co-founder of Monocacy Field Music, a volunteer group of musicians that plays at Civil War sites and observances, began as a reenactor. A long-time lover of music, however, he decided to create the Frederick-based musical group with its Union-era uniforms and fifes and drums. “We were formed primarily to support programs at Monocacy National Battlefield. But we also do other events like for the National Museum of Civil War Medicine,” he was quoted in Frederick Magazine
From morning call to supper and even when someone was going to get punished, they would just stand there and play all day, every day, regardless of the weather,” Baur says of the musicians. “It could be 6 degrees or 96 degrees outside. It didn’t matter…We want to tell their story and also help keep the music alive.”
FREDERICK EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC ASSOCITION, LLC
7215 Rainbow Lane, Frederick, 21702, www.pointofdeparture.org
FREDERICK FLUTE CHOIR www.frederickflutechoir.com
FREDERICK REGIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA www.fryo.org
FREDERICK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA www.fredericksymphony.org
FREDERICK TOWN FIFE AND DRUM fredericktownfifeanddrum@gmail.com
TRINITY BRASS
703 W. Patrick St., Frederick 301-662-2895
THE VALLEY JAZZ COLLECTIVE
Supported by the Frederick Arts Council www.frederickartscouncil.com
THEATER
THE FUN COMPANY
31 W. Patrick St., Frederick 301-694-4744 www.marylandensemble.org
J. B. KUSSMAUL THEATRE AT FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick 301-846-2513
MARYLAND ENSEMBLE THEATRE
31 W. Patrick St., Frederick 301-694-4744 www.marylandensemble.org
NEW SPIRE STAGES
15 W. Patrick St. www.newspirearts.org
OTHER VOICES THEATRE
244 S. Jefferson St., Frederick 301-6623722 www.othervoicestheatre.org
SKY STAGE
59 S. Carroll St., 301-662-4196
WAREHOUSE CINEMAS
1301 W. Patrick St., Frederick 301-791-1221 (x104) www.warehousecinemas.com
WAY OFF BROADWAY DINNER THEATRE & CHILDREN’S THEATRE 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick 301-6626600 www.wayoffbroadway.com
WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS
20 W. Patrick St., Frederick 301-600-2828, www.weinbergcenter.org
VISUAL ARTS
FREDERICK BOOK ARTS CENTER
127 S. Carroll St., Frederick www.frederickbookarts.org
FREDERICK CAMERA CLIQUE
40 S. Carroll St., Frederick 301-698-0656 Ext 399 www.frederickcameraclique.org
FREDERICK COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION
40 S. Carroll St., Frederick www.fcaa.wildapricot.org
MULTI-DISCIPLINE ARTS GROUPS
FREDERICK ART CLUB
40 S. Carroll St. www.frederickartclub.com
FREDERICK ARTS COUNCIL, INC.
7 N. Market St., Frederick 301-662-4190 www.frederickartscouncil.org
FREDERICK FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, INC. C/o Frederick Arts Council 7 N. Market St., Frederick 301-662-4190 www.frederickartscouncil.org
NEW SPIRE ARTS STAGES
15 W. Patrick St., Frederick 301-620-4458 www.newspirearts.com
THE WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS
20 W. Patrick St., Frederick 301-600-2828 www.weinbergcenter.org
THE Y ARTS CENTER
115 E. Church St., Frederick www.frederickymca.org
Monocacy Field Music
DOWNTOWN FREDERICK ART TRAIL
Public art is embraced in Frederick, especially the creations of artist William Cochran with his Angels in the Architecture murals on buildings throughout Downtown and the Community Bridge on Carroll Creek. His style is lifelike trompe l’oeil (French for “fool the eye”). Yemi, another public art contributor, created portraits of noteworthy people in local history that are featured on the McCutcheon’s building, also near Carroll Creek. Public Art Trail, a walking tour of public art in Downtown Frederick, is hosted by Visit Frederick. The tour includes 17 stops along a two-mile route with two additional locations as part of the Uptown Art Walk. A printed guide is available at the Frederick Visitor Center, 151 S. East St. www.visitfrederick.org
Valley Craft Network
Studio Tour
The Middletown and Pleasant Valley area is the setting for professional artists and craftspeople who work from home studios to form the Valley Craft Network. For the past 41 years the group has hosted a Studio Tour, always held the weekend before Thanksgiving, to allow visitors to enjoy the scenery of back roads as well as experience the one-of-a-kind art being created.
BLADESMITH
& ARTISAN ACADEMY IN MIDDLETOWN
The W.F. Moran Bladesmith & Artisan Academy, 4246 Old National Pike, Middletown, opened its doors several feet from the shop in which William Moran had for years created knife masterpieces that were owned worldwide. The state-of-the-art facility features a large forging hall as well as a classroom to teach a variety of blade smithing techniques and other types of artisan crafts, including leatherwork, silver inlay and woodworking. The idea for the academy came after Moran’s death in 2006. The shop includes a museum featuring displays of his knives and awards. www.williammoranmuseum.com www.frederickartscouncil.org
THE ARTISTS GALLERY (TAG) www.theartistsgalleryfrederick.com
THE ARTISTANGLE GALLERY
565 E. Church St., Frederick, 240-285-3758 www.theartistangle.com
BARNSTONE STUDIOS, LLC
202-A E. Main St., Thurmont 301-788-6241
THE BLANCHE AMES GALLERY
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of Frederick 4880 Elmer Derr Road www.frederickuu.org
BRAVURA ARTS & FRAMING
428 N. Market St., 301-662-5400 www.bravuraarts.com
DELAPLAINE ARTS CENTER
40 S. Carroll St., 301-698-0656 www.delaplaine.org
EASTSIDE ARTISTS’ GALLERY
313 E. Patrick St., Frederick www.eastsideartistsgallery.com
FREDERICK ARTS COUNCIL
1 N. Market St., Frederick www.frederickartscouncil.org
FREDERICK BOOK ARTS CENTER
127 S. Carroll St., Frederick www.frederickbookarts.org
GWC ART STUDIO
328 E. Patrick St., 301-639-6657 www.gwc-artwork.com
Moran Knife Museum
GALLERY 115
Y Arts Center, 115 E. Church St. www.frederickymca.org
GASLIGHT GALLERY
118 E. Church St. www.GaslightArt.com
GRIFFIN ART CENTER
437 N. Market St., 888-666-0804 www.griffinartstudio.com
HODSON AND WHITAKER GALLERIES
Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave. www.hood.edu
MARY CONDON HOGSON ART GALLERY
Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike 301-846-2513, www.frederick.edu
MCGUIRE FINE ARTS GALLERY AND FRAMING
29 E. Patrick St., 301-695-6567 www.mcguirefinearts.com
NOMA GALLERY
437 N. Market St., 240-367-9770 www.nomagalleryfrederick.com
POTTERS GUILD OF FREDERICK
14 S. Market St. 301-360-0640 www.pottersguildoffrederick.com
REBECCA PEARL GALLERY 24 W. Main St., Emmitsburg 301-447-1911 www.rebeccapearl.com
THE THOMAS H. AND MARY K. WILLIAMS ART GALLERY
The Delaplaine Fine Arts Center Mount St. Marys University, 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg www.msmary.edu
TOBY MENDEZ STUDIOS
19419 Frog Eye Road, Knoxville tobymendezstudios@earthlink.net
WOMEN’S CENTER ART GALLERY AT FREDERICK HEALTH 7211 Bank Court, Frederick www.fmh.org/crestwoodart
BREEZY ART ALONG THE CREEK
One of Frederick’s most ambitious public art projects, the Carroll Creek Kinetic Art Promenade, continues to grow with the installation and planned additions of more sculptures anchored in the creek that move about in the breeze.
Carroll Creek Kinetic Art Promenade was founded by Bernard Gouin on behalf of the Rotary Club of Carroll Creek in 2020. In spring of that year, the first three sculptures were installed, with more added each year. The project is a privately funded nonprofit organization and all sculptures are privately funded.
More information about Carroll Creek Kinetic Art Promenade can be found at carrollcreekkineticart.org
Mural Brightens East 6th Street
Even in the gloomiest winter days, there’s a splash of vibrant color to gladden your heart at The Center Sound Mind Body at 28 E. 6th St., where local artist Ronald Layman created an outdoor mural that incorporates blue skies and water lilies. One admirer of the art says it makes her feel peaceful.
The Center, which offers Pilates, yoga, sound therapy and wellness sessions, is owned by Maren Good and Michael Unger, who came up with the design that Layman executed. “I originally wanted something with a gong-like image” reflecting their services, Good says, “but you can’t promote your business,” according to local public art regulations.
Instead, Good went with the idea of “bringing Downtown to uptown,” with a depiction of the Community Bridge in Carroll Creek Park. A mandala on the bridge that’s reflected in the water is a “concept of what we share collectively.” She says Layman expressed it as “bringing the good vibes [of the practice] inside, outside.”
The Frederick Arts Council wanted the mural to encompass the entire wall, Good says, as well as wrapping around the building’s corner. A heron is featured on this portion as a nod to the bird’s Baker Park habitat.
Layman started the project during the summer, finishing last December, and could be seen atop a scaffold under a blazing summer sun with his brushes and a wide-brimmed hat. “All the time people were stopping and complimenting, or they were just curious,” says the fourth-generation artist. Although he has created interior murals, “this is my first big mural in Frederick that people see.”
Over 70 Show at the Delaplaine
If it’s August, it’s the Over 70 Show at the Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick, where the artworks by artists age 70 and up are showcased. With a more than 20-year history, the show continues to grow, with hundreds of artists throughout the region taking part. The show offers a wide variety of styles, techniques and interests.
COUNTY
out & about AGRITAINMENT
fun down on the farm
In addition to supplying food to consumers, not to mention wool to be made into clothing, and flowers to decorate the home, Frederick County farmers also offer a world of education and entertainment as they welcome visitors to their fields and barns.
an opportunity for folks to pick-your-own,
Numerous farms and orchards provide an opportunity for folks to pick-your-own, whether it’s strawberries in the spring, blueberries in summer, pumpkins and apples in the fall and finally in December when they can cut their own Christmas tree. Fall is an especially busy time of the year with an abundance of weekend festivals for families to enjoy hayrides, fire off pumpkins canons or wander through a corn maze. Getting up close to barnyard animals is also a fun experience for youngsters and adults as well.
Frederick County’s Office of Agriculture is a good place to start when planning your farm visits. Visit www.homegrownfrederick.com for a listing of farms and their activities.
The granddaddy of agricultural fun is the Great Frederick Fair, held in mid-September at the fairgrounds on East Patrick Street. Visitors can wander through barns filled with animals ranging from a sow with her new-born piglets, to llamas, goats and cattle. Chickens and other poultry can be found in their own building. The fair has a birthing center where calves are welcomed into the world and exhibit halls are filled with the largest pumpkins and perfect ears of field corn. It’s a wonderful way to see where our food originates.
public spaces put to good use
From a connection to nature through the long view of the ridge of Catoctin Mountain to gathering in Downtown Frederick’s Memorial Park to honor military veterans, Frederick County makes good use of the spaces set aside for the public.
Parks
COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
The Frederick County Department of Parks and Recreation maintains a large number of parks. They are committed to the highest level of care for natural and historic resources while making the park facilities and recreational programs available to all. For information on amenities and hours at each park, call 301600-2936 or visit www.recreater.com.
BALLENGER CREEK PARK
5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick
BUCKEYSTOWN PARK
2171 and 7221 Michaels Mill Road, Buckeystown
CATOCTIN CREEK PARK
2929 Sumantown Road, Jefferson
CREAGERSTOWN PARK
12014 Penterra Manor Lane, Thurmont
DEVILBISS BRIDGE RIVER ACCESS
8276 Devilbiss Bridge Road, Walkersville
FOUNTAINDALE PARK
7100-7198 Willowtree Drive, Middletown
FOUNTAIN ROCK PARK & NATURE CENTER
8511 Nature Center Place, Walkersville
GREEN HILL PARK
2810 Decatur Drive, Adamstown
KEMPTOWN PARK
3456-B Kemptown Church Road, Monrovia
LIBERTYTOWN PARK
12201 Liberty Road, Frederick
LOY’S STATION PARK
13506 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont
MIDDLETOWN PARK
7628 Coblentz Road, Middletown
PARK PLANNED FOR SENIORS
FOUNTAINS ARE PRIZED
Parks must have walking paths, benches, something for kids to play on and, if it’s a top-tier park, a fountain. Whether it’s the sound of running water or seeing it spray or cascade, fountains remind us of nature’s most necessary resources. In Baker Park, a fountain is prominently gushing in the middle of Culler Lake, and a fountain built in the late 1890s stands outside City Hall. A fountain on North Market and 7th streets sprays the sidewalk area, making it possible for relief from the summer heat.
Most senior citizens are familiar with taking their children, and later their grandchildren, to public parks, realizing the benefits of engaging in the outdoors through exercise and simply feeling the sun on their faces. Parks, they may have realized, also afford the opportunity for socializing.
All the positive facets seen for youngsters are now being bestowed on seniors themselves through Asbury SeniorScapes at Monocacy Village Park, a public park space off East Street designed specifically to meet the unique needs of older adults.
This pioneering park’s design features walking paths, equipment for cardiovascular health, stairs and ramps for improved mobility, as well as balance beams, steppingstones and stability exercises to enhance balance and prevent falls.
The project is the brainchild of Sue Paul, senior director of well-being and brain health for Asbury, a not-for-profit system of continuing care retirement communities. SeniorScapes reflects her passion for senior wellness and draws on her extensive experience as an occupational therapist and commitment to healthy aging and brain function. Paul hopes to make seniorand dementia-friendly parks part of society’s fabric.
“For older adults, having access to social support and opportunities for interaction in park settings is essential for cognitive health and overall well-being,” says Paul.
The park received over $500,000 in funding through a grant from the Delaplaine Foundation, an AARP Community Challenge Grant and a Community Development Block Grant from the City of Frederick. The park’s name reflects seed money from Asbury Communities and the fundraising support and guidance of Asbury Communities’ philanthropic arm, The Asbury Foundation. Asbury Communities is among the nation’s 20 largest not-for-profit systems of continuing care retirement communities with award-winning senior wellness.
parks
OLD NATIONAL PIKE
DISTRICT PARK
12406 Old National Pike Road, Mount Airy
PINECLIFF DISTRICT PARK 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick
POINT OF ROCKS COMMUNITY PARK 1637 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks
RODDY ROAD PARK 14760 Roddy Road, Thurmont
ROSE HILL MANOR PARK 1611 N. Market St. Frederick
URBANA COMMUNITY PARK 3636 Urbana Pike, Frederick
URBANA DISTRICT PARK 3805 Urbana Pike, Frederick
UTICA DISTRICT PARK 10200-B Old Frederick Road, Frederick
FREDERICK CITY
AMBER MEADOWS PARK 201 Amber Drive
CARROLL CREEK LINEAR PARK South Market Street
CARROLLTON PARK 455 Center St.
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
301-600-1492,121 N. Bentz St. www.cityoffrederick.com
EAST 3RD STREET PARK 252 E. 3rd St.
EDWARD P. THOMAS JR. MEMORIAL POOL PLAYGROUND 373 Fleming Ave.
FREDERICK HEALTH PLAYGROUND Trail Avenue
HILL STREET PARK 100 Hill St.
JIMMY MCGEE MEMORIAL PARK 2051 Old Farm Drive
LOATS PARK—HOME OF HARRY GROVE STADIUM 21 Stadium Drive
MAX KEHNE PARK 1100 W. 7th St.
MCCURDY FIELD
210 S. Jefferson St. at Scholl’s Lane
MEMORIAL PARK 201 N. Bentz St.
MONOCACY VILLAGE PARK 409 Delaware Road
RIVERSIDE CENTER PARK 1801 Monocacy Boulevard
RIVERWALK PARK Schifferstadt Boulevard
SOPHIE AND MADIGAN’S PLAYGROUND Contender Way, off Butterfly Lane
WILLOWDALE PARK Willowdale Drive
DOG PARKS
CITY OF FREDERICK DOG PARK 21-35 N. Bentz St.
BALLENGER CREEK DOG PARK 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike
PUBLIC PARKS
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 799 Washington St., Harpers Ferry, WV www.appalachiantrail.org
CUNNINGHAM FALLS/ GAMBRILL STATE PARK 14039 Catoctin Hollow Road, Thurmont 301-271-7574
CAMPGROUNDS
BRUNSWICK FAMILY CAMPGROUND 40 Canal Road, Brunswick
CROW’S NEST FAMILY CAMPGROUND 335 W. Main St., Thurmont
OLD MINK FARM RECREATIONAL RESORT 12806 Mink Farm Road, Thurmont
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GREEN MEADOWS PETTING FARM 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville 301-865-9203
www.greenmeadowsevents.com
out & about SPORTS TEAMS
Baseball enthusiasts need not travel to Baltimore or Washington, D.C., to see plays on the diamond, not when we have the Frederick Keys, a minor league baseball team that has been here since 1989. The team plays at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium.
The Frederick Flying Cows, a professional basketball team, had its premier season in 2024, playing home games in the Hood College gymnasium, BB&T Arena. The season starts in March and runs through May, with league playoffs in June.
FULL OF GOOD SPORTS
Frederick County is the place for sports enthusiasts, whether it’s playing in a league or sitting in the bleachers watching the action and supporting your team. Following is a look at the various sports represented in our area:
Frederick Skyline Club de Futbol, with Joel Ramirez as its founder and president, is a minor league soccer team with both a men’s and women’s team. Additionally, Ramirez has established a youth program. “Our money comes from sponsorships, donations and fundraisers,” he says. The program uses fields at county parks but expects to have a solid home either at a college or high school.
Take a spin into the world of Frederick Roller Derby, founded in 2021. In addition to in-house scrimmages, Frederick Roller Derby has a team that plays against other squads such as the Patuxent Roller Derby in Columbia and the Rocktown Rollers in Harrison, Va., among others.
Frederick Roller Derby
Frederick Flying Cows Basketball Team
local fare
Avery’s Grille
Frederick’s food & drink create a stir
We are a well-fed place, starting with our farmers and growers who show up at the many markets around Frederick County as well as provide the fresh, less-traveled ingredients used by our restaurant chefs.
The area’s many restaurants are an attraction to out-of-town visitors as are the vineyards and increasing number of breweries and distilleries.
For our residents, the wide range of taste offerings makes it possible to experience the world without leaving home, whether it’s Italian, French or dishes from South America.
Bites & Bevs — Frederick Restaurant Week is held in March with chefs pulling out all the stops.
AKA Friscos
pull up a chair; unfurl a napkin
Our chefs are squarely putting Frederick on the culinary map. With an impressive inventory of restaurants, both in and outside of the city, there’s no need to go to nearby Washington or Baltimore for fabulous food. In fact, many of those people are coming here.
And it’s no surprise that we have chefs turning up on Food Network competitions as well as creating other buzz in the restaurant world.
Here are your tasty options; enjoy!
■ Voted Frederick Magazine’s “Best of Frederick” 2024
$ Entrées $10 and under
$$ Entrées $10-$20
$$$ Entrées $20 and over
10 TAVERN
10 E. Main St., Thurmont. 301-271-7422. Classic all-American cuisine. $
AGAVE 137 TEQUILA BAR & KITCHEN
137 N. Market St, Frederick. 240-439-4367. Best margaritas, tacos and entertainment on Market St. $$
AIRWAYS INN
310 Aviation Way, Frederick. 301-228-2100. Sandwiches, salads and more. Adjacent to airport. $
A.K.A. FRISCOS
4632 Wedgewood Blvd., Frederick. 301-698-0018. Upbeat sandwich shop also offering house-roasted meats, salads and potatoes. $$ ■
ALEKO’S VILLAGE CAFÉ
4304 Old National Pike, Middletown. 301371-3500. Greek, vegetarian and vegan specialties, subs and salads. $
ANCHOR BAR
5605 Spectrum Dr., Frederick. 240-651-5580. Home of the Original Buffalo Wing. $$
ANTRIM 1844 SMOKEHOUSE RESTAURANT
30 Trevanion Road, Taneytown. 410-7566812. Open daily for dinner. French-American cuisine. Reservations required. $$$
ATLANTIC GRILLE
3531 John Simmons St., Suite D-05, Urbana. 301-810-5220. American steak and seafood restaurant. $-$$$
AVERY’S MARYLAND GRILLE
9009 Baltimore Road, Frederick, 301-2282722. Fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, burgers and wings. $-$$$ ■
AYOKA AFRICAN CUSINE
100 W. Patrick St., Suite M, Frederick. 240626-1801. Enjoy a taste of authentic African dishes. $$
BEANS & BAGELS
49 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-620-2165. Light breakfasts and lunches. $ ■
BEANS & DREAMS
203 E. Main St., C, Middletown. 240-4907070. Café and coffee shop. $
BEEF ‘N BUNS ‘N PARADISE
1448 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-898-2075. Big burgers and great ice cream selections. $ ■
BELLES’ SPORTS BAR & GRILL
1202 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-696-9623. Great ribs and other American fare. $
BELLISARIO’S PIZZA
934 N. East St., Frederick. 301-662-9233. Sauce and dough made fresh daily. $$
BENTZTOWN
6 S. Bentz St., Frederick 301-301-8430. Southern fare. $$-$$$ ■
BIG PAPI’S
5711 Industry Lane, Frederick. 240-651-5969. Authentic Mexican dishes. $-$$
Avery’s Maryland Grille
BLACK HOG BBQ & BAR
118 S. Market St., Frederick. 301-662-9090. 221 Shorebird St., Frederick. 301-662-9600. 3323 Worthington Blvd., Urbana. 240-699-0070.
100 Middletown Pkwy, Middletown. 240490-8147. Specializing in various styles of barbecue. $$ ■
BOLLINGER’S RESTAURANT AND UNCLE DIRTYS BREW WORKS
210 N. Church St., Thurmont. 301-668-1522. Home-cooked meals, fresh baked pies, cakes and desserts. $$-$$$
BONEFISH GRILL
1305 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-271-3500. Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails. $$$
BREWER’S ALLEY
124 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-631-0089. Contemporary American regional cuisine and microbrewery. $$
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
210 Shorebird St., Frederick. 301-662-1333. Chicken wings, sandwiches and other family fare. $
BUSHWALLER’S
209 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-695-6988. Irish fare in an attractive pub setting. $$$$$
THE BUZZ CAFÉ
11801 Fingerboard Road, Suite 3, Monrovia. 301-865-4900. Scratch bakery and café that features breakfast and lunch items as well as custom cakes and goodies. $-$$
CACIQUE
26 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-695-2756. Fine Spanish and Mexican cuisine. $$-$$$
CAFÉ BUENO
255 E. 4th St. 301-620-8858. Authentic Mexican food. Burritos a favorite. $-$$ ■
CAFÉ NOLA
4 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-694-6652. Bistro café. Coffee, tea and sandwiches. $ ■
CALLAHAN’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL 1808 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. 301-6989596. Fresh seafood. $$
CARRIAGE HOUSE INN
200 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 301-4472366. Traditional dishes served in a colonial setting. $$$
CARROLL VALLEY GOLF COURSE
121 Sanders Road, Fairfield, Pa. 888-3304202. American cuisine. $-$$$
CARTERQUE BARBEQUE & GRILLING CO.
1310 S. Main St., Mount Airy. 301-829-2222. Award-winning barbecue and seafood dishes. $-$$
CASA RICO
1399 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-663-3107. Mexican fare in a comfortable, pleasant setting. $-$$
CELLAR DOOR RESTAURANT
5 E. Church St., Frederick. 301-695-8460. American Casual Cuisine & Cocktail Lounge. $-$$$
CHATIME TEA
5219 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. 301-3782530. Bubble tea. $
CHEF LIN BUFFET
417 S. Jefferson St., Frederick. 301-6200664. Asian cuisine. $-$$
CHILI’S GRILL & BAR
5100 Pegasus Court, Frederick. 301-6628130. Fresh Tex & Mex. $$
CHINA GARDEN
506 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-695-5055. Asian cuisine. $-$$
CLAY OVEN RESTAURANT
1170 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-631-2004. Indian, Nepalese cuisine. $$-$$$
COAL FIRE
7820 Wormans Mill Road, Frederick. 301631-2625. Coal-fired pizza, sandwiches, salads and dinner entrées. $-$$
COMMON MARKET
927 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-663-3416. Organic fare and vegetarian specialties, takeout. $
THE COMUS INN AT SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN
23900 Old Hundred Road, Dickerson. 301-349-5100. Fine dining at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain. $$$
CRABAPPLES DELICATESSEN
101 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-694-0208. Traditional New York–style deli. $
CUCINA MASSI
111 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-624-1052. Italian and more. Small plate appetizers to share. $$-$$$
CUGINO FORNO
1705 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-835-9575. Neapolitan pizza. $$
DELIZIA CAFÉ
14 E. Patrick St. Frederick. 240-439-4265. Great spot for coffee and pastries, along with Italian dishes. $-$$
THE DERBY RESTAURANT AND BAR
83 W. Main St., New Market. 301-865-2222. Casual family-friendly spin using locally grown produce and ingredients. Full bar. $$ ■
DUBLIN ROASTERS COFFEE
1780 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-772-5274. $-$$ ■
DUTCH’S DAUGHTER
581 Himes Ave., Frederick. 301-668-9500. Seafood, steak and poultry specialties. $$$ ■
FAJITA GRANDE
5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. 301-6988989. Mexican cuisine. $-$$
FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL
5201 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. 315-8500077. Steakhouse. $$
FIREHOUSE SUBS
1700 Kingfisher Drive, Frederick. 301898-2027. 5100 Buckeystown Pike, #194, Frederick. 301-668-6301. A variety of hot gourmet sub sandwiches. Dine in, takeout and catering available. $
FLAMING GRILL & BUFFET
1003 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-6643388. Chinese, Japanese and American cuisine. $-$$
FRATELLI’S ITALIAN & SEAFOOD
200 Middletown Parkway, Middletown. 301-371-4000. Made-from-scratch Italian classics, homemade pasta, award-winning crab cakes. $$-$$$ ■
FREDERICK COFFEE COMPANY & CAFÉ
100 N. East St., Frederick. 301-698-0039. Coffee specialties, light fare and weekend entertainment. $
FREDERICK SOCIAL
50 Citizens Way, Frederick. 240-629-8525. Brew pub and cafe. $$
FREDERICK SOUPS
124 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Homemade comfort food and soups. $-$$
THE GARAGE
440 Prospect Blvd., Frederick. 240-3445340. Wood-fired pizza, appetizers, sandwiches, salads and locally brewed beers. $-$$
GLADCHUK BROS. RESTAURANT
489 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-662-7750. Hearty international fare. $$$
GLORY DAYS GRILL
1305 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-696-1112. American grill with a sports theme. $-$$$
GOGI GO KOREAN BBQ
1003 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-8469888. Korean barbecue. $$-$$$
GRAN AZTECA MEXICAN FOOD BAR & GRILL
6956 Crestwood Blvd., Frederick. 301-3782785. Authentic Mexican Cuisine. $$-$$$
HINZI’S KITCHEN
503 N. East St., Frederick. 301-835-7694. Traditional Pakistani cuisine. $$
Fratelli’s Italian & Seafood
restaurants
HIPPY CHICK HUMMUS
237 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-815-7175. Vegan restaurant. $$
HOOTCH & BANTER
49 S. Market St., Frederick. 301-732-4971. New American, upscale casual cuisine. $$-$$$
IBIZA CAFÉ
8 W. 4th St., Frederick. The best selections of coffee, teas, sandwiches and locally made pastries in a European-style café. $-$$
IL FORNO PIZZERIA
1035 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-846-0422. Wood-burning oven-cooked pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads. $$ ■
IL PORTO
200 S. Market St., Frederick. 301-620-7480. 245 Muddy Branch Road, Gaithersburg. 301-590-0735. Fine Italian food. $-$$
INDIAN WOK
8415 Woodsboro Pike, #J, Walkersvillle. 301-304-0103. Traditional Indian fare, along with Indo-Chinese food. $$
ISABELLA’S TAVERNA & TAPAS BAR
44 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-698-8922. Tapas. $$ ■
JB SEAFOOD
308 Main St., Myersville. 301-293-2722. “From the shore to your door.” Seafood, beef, poultry, pork. $$-$$$
JASMIN MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
3532-B Urbana Pike, Urbana. 301-363-5877. Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Dine-in, carryout and catering. $-$$
JERK IT SMOKE IT
2060 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick. 240831-4157.Authentic Caribbean-American culinary experience. $-$$
JOJO’S RESTAURANT & TAP HOUSE
16 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-732-5197. American fusion. $$-$$$
JOLLOF ON POINT
452 Prospect Blvd., Frederick. 703-4735788. Authentic Nigerian cuisine. $-$$
KING’S NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT
8415-G Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville. 301845-4910. Classic pies, subs, pasta dinners. $-$$
KITTIWAT THAI KITCHEN
5205 Presidents Court, Frederick. 301-6310999. Authentic Thai cuisine. Lunch and dinner daily. $-$$$
LAS TUNAS
1043 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 240-6298008. Authentic Mexican food. $$
LAZY FISH
10 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-695-9656. Asian sushi bistro. $-$$$ ■
LEDO PIZZA
490-1 Prospect Blvd., Frederick. 301-6639800. 1293 Riverbend Way, Frederick. 301-694-0050. 3303 Worthington Blvd., Urbana. 240-699-0303. Pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches in a casual setting. $-$$
LELUNA BAKERY & CAFE
162 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 240-575-9107. Fresh baked goods, quiche, coffee and tea. $$
LIBERTY ROAD SEAFOOD & STEAK
10524 Liberty Road, Frederick. 301-8983181. Home of the largest crab in Frederick County. Open all year round. $$$
LONG SHOT’S
5400 Holiday Drive, Frederick. (inside the Clarion Hotel). 301-694-7500. Starters, salad, sandwhiches, BBQ, full bar. $$ -$$$
LOS AMIGOS
205 Frederick Road, Thurmont. 301-2718888. Mexican food with specials through the week. $$
LUCKY CORNER RESTAURANT
5100 Buckeystown Pike, Suite 174, Frederick. 301-360-5913. Vietnamese grill and noodle restaurant. $$
MADRONES
7810 Worman’s Mill Road #J, Frederick. 240-439-4010. Traditional American steak and seafood. $$-$$$ ■
MAGOO’S PUB & EATERY
1-A W. 2nd St., Frederick. 301-378-2237. Traditional Irish-American favorites. $$-$$$
THE MAIN CUP
14 W. Main St., Middletown. 301-371-4433. Casual café and coffeehouse. $-$$$
MANALÙ ITALIAN RESTAURANT
5227 Presidents Court, Frederick. 240-5784831. Authentic Italian restaurant serving traditional foods in a warm and cozy atmosphere. $$-$$$ ■
MANGIA E BEVI
Turning Point Center, 8927-J Fingerboard Road, Urbana. 301-874-0338. Italian comfort food at a good value. $-$$$
Jojo’s Restaurant & Tap House
Manalù Italian Restaurant
Thai Table
MARIACHI RESTAURANT
5854 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 301-418-6367. Fine Spanish and Mexican cuisine. $$
MATSUTAKE SUSHI AND STEAK
5225 Buckeystown Pike (Westview Promenade), Frederick. 301-631-5060. Hibachi and Japanese cuisine. $-$$$
MAY’S
5640 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 301-662-4233. Home-cooked meals, crabs. $$ ■
MAYTA’S PERUVIAN CUISINE
5010 Buckeytown Pike, Suite 148, Frederick. 301-732-4441. Fresh, authentic Peruvian cuisine. Serving lunch and dinner. Catering available. $-$$$ ■
MIYAKO
1005 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-6200024. Sushi, noodles, Japanese steak house, specialty cocktails. $$$
MOD PIZZA
5256 Buckeystown Pike (Westview Promenade), Frederick. 240-877-7967. Custom, artisan-style pizza and salads. $-$$
MODERN ASIA
1306 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-732-5193. A wide array of authentic Chinese and Thai food. $$ ■
MONOCACY CROSSING
4424-A Urbana Pike, Frederick. 301-8464204. American comfort food and fine wine. $$-$$$
MORGAN’S AMERICAN GRILL
11717 Old National Pike, New Market. 301865-8100. A family-friendly restaurant with big city dining. $$-$$$
MOUNTAIN GATE FAMILY RESTAURANT
133 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 301-271-4373. Buffet and menu selections. $ ■
MOUNTAIN VIEW DINER
1300 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-696-1300. All-American diner food. $
NEW YORK J&P PIZZA
6103 Spring Ridge Pkwy., Frederick. 301644-1372. Lunch and dinner daily. $$-$$$
NORTH MARKET POP SHOP
241 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-575-9070. Trickling Springs Creamery ice cream. 400-plus soda choices. $-$$$ ■
OLD DOMINION GRILL & SUSHI
5732 Buckeystown Pike #18-20, Frederick. 301-682-6888. Family restaurant, American, Japanese, Thai, etc. $-$$$
THE ORCHARD
45 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-663-4912. Flavorful healthy fare and vegetarian selections. $$ ■
ORDINARY HEN
228 N Market St, Frederick. 240- 332-3186. A celebration of the region’s rustic and rural countryside, offering classic dishes reimagined. $$-$$$
OSCAR’S ALEHOUSE
906 N. East St., Frederick. 301-378-2793. Buzzing bar and grill featuring updated American fare and craft beers on tap. $$-$$$
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
1007 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-6629584. Steak and seafood. $$-$$$
PASQUALE’S
11670 Old National Pike, New Market. 301882-7103. Italian restaurant and pizzeria. $$
PATOWMACK FARM
42461 Lovettsville Road, Lovettsville, Va. 540-822-9017. Seasonal organic cuisine. $$$
PEKING GOURMET
5732 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. 301846-0001 or 301-846-0002. Peking-style cuisine. $$
THE PHAM
1341 Hughes Ford Road, Unit 119D 240-6510987. Vietnamese cuisine. $$
PHO AN LOI
440 Prospect Blvd., Frederick. 301-3789099. Specializes in Vietnamese dishes, along with Thai food. $$
PHO 52
701 Motter Ave., Frederick. 240-575-9479. Vietnamese dishes including noodle-based pho. $$
P.I.G.S. BBQ RESTAURANT
2401 Whittier Drive, Frederick. 240-6298001. BBQ restaurant. $$ ■
PISTARRO’S
221 N. East St., Frederick. 301-378-9536. Traditional Naples-style wood-fired pizza, hand-made pastas, beer and Italian wines. $-$$
PLAZA MEXICO
2481 Merchant St., Frederick.301-228-9889. 50 Carroll Creek Way #130, Frederick. 240-439-4041. Mexican fare that’s beyond ordinary. $$-$$$ ■
PROSPECT PANTRY
1 W, Main St. New Market. 240-915-2238. American Fare. $$
PUMPERNICKEL + RYE
3538-Urbana Pike, Urbana. 240-397-9600. Market and deli. $-$$
RAGIN’ REEF
506 E. Church St., Frederick. 240-815-5438. A casual seafood restaurant with top qualityfresh food, affordable prices, and unmatched service. $-$$$
THE RED HORSE
996 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-663-3030. A Frederick institution for great steaks and seafood. $$$ ■
RED LOBSTER
1020 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-8469474. Fresh seafood. $$
RICCI RESTAURANT
1021 Mill Pond Road, Frederick. 240-5784273. Restaurant and wine bar offering tasty Italian dishes, wood-fired pizza and steak. $$
ROASTHOUSE PUB
5700 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 301-418-6098. Craft beer, American fusion bistro. $$
ROSATI’S PIZZA
911 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-694-4650. Chicago-style pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads. $$
RUBE’S CRAB SHACK
17308 N. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 301-4474116. All-you-can-eat seafood, dinner menu, lunch, full-service bar and carryout. $-$$$
SABOR DE CUBA
9 E. Patrick St., Frederick 301-663-1036. Cuban cuisine. $$
SANTA ROSA RESTAURANT
107 Baughmans Lane, Frederick. 301-6629348. Salvadorean and Mexican food. $-$$
SAPPORO II
5 W. Church St.., Frederick. 240-815-7079. Fine Japanese and Korean dining. $-$$$
SCHROYER’S TAVERN
Maryland National Golf Club, 8836 Hollow Road, Middletown. 301-371-0000. Contemporary American cuisine. $$$
SHOWROOM
882 N. East St., Frederick. 301-835-7628. Modern American diner with menu designed by celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio. $$-$$$
THE SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR
41 S. Market St., Frederick. 240-575-9876. Seafood, friendly gathering place. $$
SILVER DINER
5120 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. 301694-9501. Award-winning burgers, all-day breakfast, vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. $-$$$ ■
SIMPLY ASIA PAN ASIAN BISTRO
120 Frederick Road, Suites B&C, Thurmont. 301-271-2858. Chinese, Thai, Japanese, sushi bar, Asian fusion, dine in, carryout, catering. $-$$
restaurants
SOUTH MOUNTAIN CREAMERY
50 Citizen’s Way, Ste. 101, Frederick. 301383-8790. We take your favorite sweet and savory treats to a whole new level. Sweet: sundaes, milkshakes, and more. Savory: Farm-fresh pizzas, made from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. $-$$ ■
SOUTH MARKET SANDWICH CO.
105 S. Market St., Frederick. 240-651-3797. A quaint, gourmet sandwich shop. $$
STARVIN MARVIN PIZZERIA AND SUBS
6942 Crestwood Blvd., Frederick. 301-6957827. New York–style pizza, Philadelphia cheesesteaks and more. $
SUMITTRA THAI
12 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-668-2303. Thai favorites including satay, pad thai and garden rolls. $-$$
SURF HOUSE ISLAND CANTINA
8925 Fingerboard Road, Urbana. 240-3417157. Authenic surfer food and drinks. $$
SUSHI NOMU
4969 Westview Drive, Frederick. 240-6561330. Asian sushi. $-$$
SUVAI BIRYANI
11791 Fingerboard Road, Monrovia. 301-3638725. Mixing classic recipes with a modern twist. $$
TACO BAR
1450 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-732-5716. Authentic Mexican fast food. $
TAICHI BUBBLE TEA
5866 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. 240-815-7961. Bubble teas, fruit teas, ramen, poke bowls, sushi burritos and rice bowls. $$
TAJ MAHAL BAR & GRILL
1301 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-682-2213. Authentic Indian fare featuring home made spices. Serving lunch and dinner. Wine and beer available. $-$$
TAPIA’S ON MAIN
203 E. Main St., Middletown. 240-490-8461. Signature brick-oven pizzas, pastas, paninis, house-crafted cocktails. $$-$$$
TEMPO DI PASTA
244 E. Church St., Frederick. 240-780-8517. Gourmet Italian dishes. Handmade pasta. $$
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
5105 Pegasus Court, Frederick. 301-6827427. Hand-cut steaks, ribs, fresh-baked rolls and cold beer. $$
THAI MERIC EATERY AND BAR
1170 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 240-651-0998. Authentic Thai cuisine. $-$$
THAI TABLE
5221 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. 240-8777034. Thai + Lao cuisine. $$
THE TASTING ROOM
101 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-379-7772. European cuisine. $$$
THURMONT KOUNTRY KITCHEN
17 Water St., Thurmont. 301-271-4071. Family owned and operated serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Award winning broasted chicken. $-$$
TIN CORNER
700 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-575-9374. Serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine. $-$$
TROPIX POTS CUISINES BAR & GRILL
490 Prospect Blvd., Frederick. 240-8774858. Authentic Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine. $$-$$$
UGLY DUMPLING EXPRESS
5267 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. 301-7327705. Known for dumplings with a variety of fillings. $S
UP ON MARKET BISTRO
301 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-831-4847. Charming restaurant/bistro offering full service breakfast, lunch and dinner. Uniqueness and variety with a touch of elegance. $-$$$
VALLEY GRILL SPORTS BAR
Hollow Creek Golf Club, 50 Glenbrook Drive, Middletown. 301-371-0400. Contemporary American cuisine. $-$$
WAG’S
24 S. Market St., Frederick. 301-694-8451. Classic hamburgers and fries. $ ■
WHITE RABBIT GASTROPUB
18 Market Space, Frederick. 240-651-1952. Craft beer house serving high-end beer and food. $-$$
WILCOM’S INN
11234 Fingerboard Road, Monrovia. 301798-8686. Iconic local landmark. International steakhouse and sports bar. $-$$
THE WINE KITCHEN ON THE CREEK
150 Caroll Creek Way, Ste. 160, Frederick. 301-663-6968. Wine bar with American bistro fare. $$
ZI PANI CAFÉ BISTRO
177A Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick. 301-620-1932. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casual dining with full bar. $-$$ ■
COUNTY
Thai Meric
Tempo Di Pasta
raise a glass to frederick’s wines, beers and spirits
People have been increasingly captivated by the notion of eating local and part of that movement is drinking locally-crafted wines, beers, ciders and liquors. The creators of these offerings welcome visits to taste-test their products, many of which can also be found served in our local restaurants and pubs.
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard
AMERICAN SHOCHU COMPANY
4539 Metropolitan Court, Frederick www.newamericanspirits.com
ATTABOY BEER
400 Sagner Ave., Frederick www.attaboybeer.com
BLACK ANKLE VINEYARDS
44463 Black Ankle Road, Mount Airy www.blackankle.com
BREWER’S ALLEY
124 N. Market St., Frederick www.brewers-alley.com
CATOCTIN BREEZE VINEYARD 15010 Roddy Road, Thurmont www.catoctinbreeze.com
CELLEBRATION CELLARS WINERY Fox Road, Frederick www.celebrationcellarswinery.com
DISTILLERY LANE CIDER WORKS
5533 Gapland Road, Jefferson www.distillerylaneciderworks.com
DRAGON DISTILLERY
1341 Hughes Ford Road, Suite 108, Frederick, www.dragondistillery.com
ELK RUN VINEYARDS
15113 Liberty Road, Mount Airy www.elkrun.com
FREY’S BREWING COMPANY
8601 Mapleville Road, Mount Airy www.freysbrewing.com
HIDDEN HILLS FARM AND VINEYARD
7550 Green Valley Road, Frederick www.hiddenhillsfarmandvineyard.com
IDIOM BREWING CO.
340 E. Patrick St., Frederick www.idiombrewing.com
LINGANORE WINECELLARS
13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy www.linganorewines.com
LINKS BRIDGE VINEYARDS
8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont www.linksbridgevineyards.com
LOEW VINEYARDS
14001 Liberty Road (Md. 26), Mount Airy www.lowevineyards.com
MAD SCIENCE BREWING AT THANKSVIVING FARMS
1619 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown www.madsciencebrewing.com
MAZZAROTH VINEYARD
8333 Myersville Road, Myersville www.mazzarothvineyard.com
MCCLINTOCK DISTILLING CO.
35 S. Carroll St., Frederick www.mcclintockdistilling.com
MIDNIGHT RUN BREWING
812 N. East St., Frederick www.midnightrunbrewing.com
MILKHOUSE BREWERY AT STILLPOINT FARM
8253 Dollyhyde Road, Mount Airy www.milkhousebrewery.com
MONOCACY BREWING
1781 N. Market St., Frederick www.monocacybrewing.com
NEW MARKET PLAINS VINEYARD
11111 W. Baldwin Road, New Market www.newmarketplains.com
OLDE MOTHER BREWING CO.
526 N. Market St., Frederick www.oldemother.com
ORCHID CELLAR MEADERY & WINERY
8546 Pete Wiles Road, Middletown www.orchidcellar.com
NEW
BREWERY IN TOWN
The latest brewery to join Frederick’s lineup is Sandbox Brewhouse, 880 N. East St., open in what was once Rockwell Brewery. Alina Lightchaser and Willow Watkins, two of the Sandbox owners, say they were excited about the venture as the space was being renovated. The beer selection “will have a little bit of everything from IPAs to lagers and a classic stout.”
Watkins says they will also try their hand at tea-infused beer as well as “the idea of lots of fruits” to add to the taste experience. Beer is not the only brew at Sandbox. In the mornings it offers coffee and pastries.
The women, along with Nate Ridgeway, Suni Watkins, Josh Phipps and John Burroughs say the business is about more than what is served. “It’s a welcome space for events,” Watkins says, from knitting groups and yoga classes to book clubs and other groups. Live bands on the weekend and food trucks are also in the mix. “There’s always something on our calenda. And we’re dog-friendly,” she says, with plans for a dog park behind the building. The owners even feature all their dogs on the website at www.sandboxbrewhouse.com.
PUERTO RICO DISTILLERY
1341 Hughes Ford Road’ Unit 113A, Frederick, www.puertoricodistillery.com
RED SHEDMAN FARM BREWERY
13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy www.redshedman.com
ROCKWELL BREWERY
8411 Broadband Ct., Frederick www.rockwellbrewery.com
Tenth Ward Distilling Co.
Mazzaroth Vineyard
local fare beer, wine and spirits
NEXT GENERATION OF WINE MAKERS
In addition to producing awardwinning wines and satisfying countless partakers since 1971, the third generation of the Aellen family, owners of Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy, have focused equal attention on environmental stewardship as “one of our foremost values.”
Highlighting this is the recent opening of Simple Theory Wine Co., 37 N. Market St. The tasting lounge is located on the second floor, accessible by an elevator. In addition to wine, food specifically designed to enhance the sipping experience is available such as meats, cheeses,
ROSIE CHEEKS DISTILLERY
10229 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville www.rosiecheeksdistillery.com
SANDBOX BREWHOUSE
880 N. East St., Frederick www.sandboxbrewhouse.com
SMOKETOWN BREWING STATION
223 W. Potomac St., Brunswick
400 S. Wisner St., Frederick www.smoketownbrwing.com
SPRINGFIELD MANOR WINERY, DISTILLERY & BREWERY
11836 Auburn Road, Thurmont www.springfieldmanor.com
pickled vegetables, crackers and bread.
Simple Theory is “the contemporary expression of winemaking featuring a blend of time-proven practices with a thoughtful approach to the art and science of winemaking,” according to the owners. They practice environmentally friendly “dry farming” where mowing the vineyard is minimized to promote a biodiverse ecosystem. They also favor solar power, recycling and having a single vineyard to produce their wine. They recently acquired a 41-acre site, a portion to be planted in grapes this year.
Most folks have probably visited the vineyard, a picturesque spot with rolling hills and the site of weddings and music fests. Now you can enjoy the wine at a cozy spot Downtown. www.simpletheorywines.com
STEINHARDT BREWING CO. 340 E. Patrick St., Suite 102, Frederick www.steinhardtbrewing.com
TENTH WARD DISTILLING CO. 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick www.tenthwarddistilling.com
THE KOMBUCHA LADY AT DODSONS PROMISED LAND FARM
9750 Appolds Road, Rocky Ridge
WILLOW OAKS CRAFT CIDER 6219 Harley Road, Middletown www.willowoakscraftcider.com
ROSIE CHEEKS GETS EVEN ROSIER
Key Lime Pie isn’t just an awesome dessert, it’s also the flavor profile of moonshine crafted by Rosie Cheeks Distillery, 10229 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville, and winner of a silver medal in the American Distilling Institute’s 2024 International Spirits Competition. Additionally, distillery owners Kristy and Lee Rosebush garnered three bronze awards for their other creations.
American Distilling Institute is the largest small-batch, independently owned craft distillery association in the world. Founded in 2003, it supports the diverse and inclusive craft distilling community. Rosie Cheeks, which opened in 2022, uses a recipe that has been in the family, and they are constantly trying out new flavors. The moonshine comes in Mason jars and is served in local restaurants and available at the farm and in area liquor stores. www.rosiecheeksdistilling.com
BEST OF FREDERICK
This year the readers of Frederick Magazine weighed in on the top spirits in the Frederick area with the following results:
Best Brewery: 1st, Idiom Brewing Co.; 2nd, Monocacy Brewing Company; 3rd, Olde Mother Brewing
Best Winery: 1st, Linganore Winesellers; 2nd, Springfield Manor; 3rd, Black Ankle Vineyards
Best Distillery: 1st, McClintock Distilling; 2nd, Dragon Distillery; 3rd, Tenth Ward Distilling Company
Simple Theory Wine Co.
FARMERS MARKETS
BRUNSWICK MAIN STREET
FARMERS MARKET
Potomac Street at 1st Avenue
Second and last Fridays, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. April through October
DOWNTOWN THURSDAY MARKET
331 N. Market St. Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
EMMITSBURG FARMER’S MARKET
302 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg Fridays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
eating local
In the search to find food that hasn’t traveled thousands of miles, Frederick County residents have options ranging from weekly markets held during the growing season or Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) enterprises where you share in whatever bounty the farmer produces. Following are resources for fresh-from-
FIELD FRESH FARMERS MARKET
The Frederick Fairgrounds
797 E. Patrick St., Frederick Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREDERICK CITY MARKET
331 N. Market St., Frederick Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May through end of November
FREDERICK FARMERS MARKET
1215 W. Patrick St., Frederick Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MIDDLETOWN FARMERS’ MARKET
12 S. Church St., Middletown Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. May through mid-October
MYERSVILLE FARMERS MARKET
Next to Town Hall
301 Main St., Myersville Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon April through October
MYERSVILLE INDOOR MARKET
301 Main St., Myersville
First and third Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
THURMONT MAINSTREET MARKET
19 Frederick Road, Thurmont Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon May through September
URBANA LIBRARY MARKET
9020 Amelung St., Urbana Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
YMCA OF FREDERICK MARKET
1000 N. Market Ave., Frederick Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. May through October
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
CHESTNUT HILL FARM & MARKET
240-734-2021
CHOCOLATES AND TOMATOES FARM 571-271-2686
EATERS ACRES
301-304-0505
FOX HAVEN FARM
240-490-5484
FULL CELLAR FARM
301-639-9711
farmers markets
GOOD SOIL FARM LLC 443-536-1830
HOUSE IN THE WOODS FARM 301-607-4048
MOON VALLEY FARM www.moonvalleyfarm.net
OPEN BOOK FARM 240-457-2558
PLEASANT HILL PRODUCE 301-471-2699
SEEDS OF LIFE NURSERY & CSA 240-344-6533
MORE THAN CORN & TOMATOES
There’s no question our farmers produce the sweetest corn and most luscious tomatoes, but they also are filling their tables with some lesser known produce and other food items. Homemade hummus, kombucha and jams and jellies with unique blends of berries are available, along with heirloom vegetables that our grandparents enjoyed. Meat producers offer specialty cuts as well as some exotic choices.
In addition to getting what you need at the farmers markets, you can also go directly to the farms to pick your own. Just imagine the fun of roaming among rows of flowers to select a bouquet to give to a friend who needs to be cheered up, at the same time picking posies for yourself to decorate the dinner table.
Middletown Farmers’ Market
SOUTH MOUNTAIN CREAMERY 301-371-8565
SYCAMORE SPRING FARM 301-788-6980
THANKSGIVING FARMS 301-662-1291
THE LITTLE RED WAGON PRODUCE 240-439-9401
ORCHARDS
CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN ORCHARD 301-271-2737 www.catoctinmountainorchard.com
COUNTRY PLEASURES FARM 6201 Harley Road, Middletown 301-371-4814
PRYOR’S ORCHARD 13841 B Pryor’s Road, Thurmont 301-271-2693
SCENIC VIEW ORCHARDS 301-271-2149 www.scenicvieworchards.com
Frederick’s History Has Deep And Compelling Roots
Frederick is older than the nation itself and was a vital part in the country’s story, including during the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War and important Civil War battles, with local churches turning worship spaces into hospitals for wounded soldiers.
Frederick received visits from historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Robert E. Lee, Winston Churchill, John Adams, and George Washington. With the creation of presidential retreat Camp David outside of Thurmont, modern day presidents have visited.
Some of history’s notable figures called Frederick their home—Francis Scott Key, author of The Star-Spangled Banner and fashion designer Claire McCardell are just two examples.
Landmarks that tell a story
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCES, CULTURAL AND HERITAGE SOCIETY
P.O. Box 3903, Frederick, MD 21705 www.aarchsociety.org
AARCH, an all-volunteer group, was formed in 2001 with a mission to inform the public about the contributions and history of local African Americans. Recently members received a gift from Frederick city of a 3,200 SF space on the street level of the East All Saints Street parking garage. The location, formerly a cycling fitness center, is planned as a research center, museum, public meeting spot and the starting point for walking history tours.
BRUNSWICK HERITAGE MUSEUM
40 W. Potomac St., Brunswick
301-834-7100
www.brunswickmuseum.org
The Brunswick Railroad Museum features 2,000 square feet of interactive HO scale model railroad depicting the B&O passenger line from Union Station in Washington, D.C., to Brunswick’s Freight Classification Yards. Railroad equipment, history exhibits, historic photographs, Victorian costumes, furnishings, baseball and medical history.
HERITAGE FREDERICK
24 E. Church St., Frederick 301-663-1188, www.hsfcinfo.org
Begin your adventure in historic Frederick County with a tour of the museum. With changing exhibits, public programs, a bookstore, beautiful gardens and a research library, the group offers a unique historical experience for everyone. Not handicapped accessible.
ROSE HILL MANOR
1611 N. Market St., Frederick 301-600-1650, www.rosehillmuseum.com
The mission of Rose Hill Manor and Children’s Museum is to preserve and present the living heritage of the property known as Rose Hill from 1746 to 1950. The museum presents the daily life of Thomas Johnson, Maryland’s first governor, as well as showing the history of agriculture and transportation in the county.
Point of Rocks Station
Frederick County Landmarks Foundation
This is a private, non-profit organization that pursues the preservation of historic sites, structures, natural landmarks and communities of Frederick County and strives to increase knowledge and appreciation of them. The foundation owns and operates Schifferstadt Architectural Museum which houses the group’s office. They also oversee the Beatty-Cramer House and Zion Church in Urbana. The foundation sponsors Bell and History Day in April—the start of the museum season with bells ringing countywide. Email: info@fredericklandmarks.org
SCHIFFERSTADT ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM
1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick 301-663-3885, www.frederickcounty landmarksfoundation.org
Schifferstadt is probably America’s finest example of German colonial architecture. Built around 1758, the stone manor house and gardens are available for guided tours. Not handicapped accessible.
WALKERSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY West Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville www.walkersvillehistory.weebly.com
THE WILLIAM F. MORAN JR. MUSEUM 4246 Old National Pike, Middletown www.williammoranmuseum.com
WOODSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY 6 Creagerstown Road, Woodsboro www.woodsborohistoricalsociety.org
The museum is located in Woodsboro’s old train station and includes a mix of personal items once belonging to the town’s well-known barbers or doctors, as well as items relating to historic businesses.
COVERED BRIDGES
LOY’S STATION COVERED BRIDGE
3600 Old Frederick Road, South of Md. 77 301-600-4047
First constructed circa 1848, the bridge
has been structurally modified and re-built. The bridge’s original timbers remain throughout the 90-foot-long structure that crosses Owens Creek and features a multiple Kingpost design. An adjoining park provides picnic tables and a play area.
RODDY ROAD COVERED BRIDGE
14760 Roddy Road, Thurmont 301-600-4047
Built in 1856, the bridge rests where Roddy Creek Road meets Roddy Road at Owens Creek. The smallest of the county’s covered bridges, Roddy Road is a single-span Kingpost design bridge measuring 40 feet in length. Relax with a picnic or explore the natural beauty at this bridge and park.
UTICA MILLS COVERED BRIDGE
Off Old Frederick Road, near Utica 301-600-4047
The bridge, circa 1850, originally spanned the nearby Monocacy River but was washed away during a severe storm in 1889. Local citizens gathered the remains and reconstructed the 101-foot-long Burr Arch design bridge at its present location at Fishing Creek.
HISTORIC CEMETERIES
LABORING SONS
MEMORIAL GROUND
Chapel Alley between E. 5th and 6th streets, 301-600-4047
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.
MOUNT OLIVET CEMETERY/ FRANCIS SCOTT KEY MONUMENT
515 S. Market St., Frederick 301-662-1164
Established in 1852, Mount Olivet features the gravesites of Francis Scott Key, Barbara Fritchie and Thomas Johnson, Maryland’s first governor of Maryland. Handicapped accessible.
ST. JOHN’S CEMETERY
Between E. 3rd & E. 4th streets at East Street, 301-662-0798
This burial site was established in 1845; among those interred are U.S. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, John Boisneuf (one of those who may have condemned Marie Antoinette), soldiers, politicians, early Jesuits and Father John McElroy, founder of Boston College. Open from dawn to dusk daily. Handicapped accessible.
NOTEWORTHY SITES
CATOCTIN FURNACE
12525 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont 410-243-2626, www.nps.gov/ cato/learn/ historyculture/furnace.htm
In operation from 1776 to 1903, the Catoctin Iron Furnace was a comm-unity in itself. Founders, miners, clerks, charcoal makers, storekeepers, teamsters and others came together under the iron master’s supervision. Handicapped accessible.
NATIONAL SHRINE GROTTO OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES
16330 Old Emmitsburg Road Emmitsburg 301-447-5318, www.nsgrotto.org
Visit the oldest replica of the Grotto of Lourdes in the Western Hemisphere. Call for schedule of services. Open year-round, free. Handicapped accessible.
Beatty-Cramer House
landmarks
WAR CORRESPONDENTS MEMORIAL ARCH
One mile west of Burkittsville in Gathland State Park, once the mountain retreat of Civil War journalist and novelist George Alfred Townsend, is the War Correspondents Memorial Arch. Unveiled in 1896, the monument stands 50 feet high and 40 feet wide and contains the names of journalists killed in action, both north and south. It was the world’s first such monument dedicated to members of the press.
JUG BRIDGE MONUMENT PARK
Off I-70 at the E. Patrick Street exit Roadside park showcasing historic stone demijohn from the original jug bridge, with picnic tables and a monument commemorating Lafayette’s visit to Frederick.
LEGORE STONE ARCH BRIDGE
Legore Bridge Road, north of Woodsboro
Construction on this bridge began in 1898 and opened to the public in 1900.
MONOCACY AQUEDUCT ON THE C&O CANAL
Off Md. 28 near the Frederick/ Montgomery County Line
This 516-foot-long aqueduct is the largest structure on the canal, with seven arches each spanning 54 feet. Finished in 1833, it has survived Confederate attacks and damaging hurricanes.
NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL PARK
16825 S. Seton Ave., off U.S. 15 Emmitsburg, 301-447-1365 www.firehero.org
Honors America’s heroic firefighters. A brick “Walk of Honor” connects the official national monument to a visitors information center and the historic Firefighters Chapel. Call for hours. Handicapped accessible.
POINT OF ROCKS RAILROAD STATION
U.S. 15 South to Md. 28, Point of Rocks
What was once a fine Victorian railroad station circa late 1800s is today used by MARC passenger trains.
HISTORIC SITES
BEATTY-CRAMER ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM
9010 Liberty Road (Md. 26 East of Ceresville), www.frederickcountylandmarks • foundation.com
This is the only extant historic house still standing when Frederick County was founded in 1748. By appointment only.
FREDERICK COUNTY
FIRE & RESCUE MUSEUM
300 B S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg www.frederickmdfiremuseum.org
This museum shares the history of early fire and rescue services in Frederick County. Open by appointment.
HESSIAN BARRACKS
101 Clarke Place (Maryland School for the Deaf)
Built in 1777, the barracks is listed with the National/State Registry of Historic Sites. It served as a Revolutionary War prison, a staging point for the Lewis and Clarke Expedition, a State Armory in 1812, a Civil War general hospital, the first Maryland School for the Deaf building and more. Open for special events and by appointment for groups only.
MIDDLETOWN VALLEY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
305 E. Main St., Middletown 301-371-7582
The society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of the area.
PROSPECT HALL MANSION
889 Butterfly Lane, 301-662-4418
Built in 1803 on the highest elevation in Frederick City, Prospect Hall has hosted visitors from Marquis de La-fayette to Harry Truman. It was also the location of General Meade’s takeover of the Army of the Potomac immediately before the Battle of Gettysburg. Once home to St. John’s Literary Institution.
ROGER BROOKE TANEY HOUSE
121 S. Bentz St., 301-663-7880
The Roger Brooke Taney House is the property of the former Frederick attorney who was the fifth Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The site includes the house, detached kitchen, root cellar, smokehouse and slaves’ quarters. Through guided tours, exhibits and special events, the lifestyle of Frederick’s “middling class” is presented to visitors.
SOUTH MOUNTAIN HERITAGE SOCIETY
3 E. Main St., Burkittsville
This 1823 building in the historic rural village of Burkittsville was used as a hospital after the battles of South Mountain and Antietam. Handicapped accessible.
FREDERICK VISITORS CENTER
151 S. East St., 301-600-4047
www.visitfrederick.org/visitor-center
This is the site of the former Frederick Spoke Factory that was in operation until the end of the 19th century. The center is a must before starting any tour of Frederick County.
NATIONAL SHRINE OF ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON
339 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg 301-447-6606
www.setonshrine.org
The first American-born canonized saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton is honored at this religious shrine. Sites include the Visitor Center, Stone House (1750), White House (1810), Mortuary Chapel, Museum and Gift Shop. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one week in January. VISA, MC. Handicapped accessible.
Gathland Monument
WALK WITH HERITAGE FREDERICK
Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., offers Saturday walking tours with expert guides to lead visitors on their exploration of Downtown Frederick. Walking tours can accommodate up to 12 people at one time. (Large groups will be split into two groups for a better listening experience.)
They encourage reservations at least two weeks in advance. Saturdays are pre-scheduled between April and November, starting at 10:30 a.m. Tours are held rain or shine, cancelled only during extreme weather. If the museum has the capacity to accommodate special requests, they will.
Frederick History is Made For Touring
We are mindful of our history and have many opportunities for residents and visitors to explore and learn about the people, places and events that came before us. Take a look at some of the tours that are available.
Visit www.frederickhistory.org to book reservations.
HISTORIC FREDERICK WALKING TOUR
Experience the history and beauty of Downtown as knowledgeable guides share the fascinating stories that make up historic Frederick. Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St.
FREDERICK’S BLACK HERITAGE WALKING TOUR
Learn about some of the county’s outstanding sites, people and events through a tour of the local African American community’s historical cultural and civic center. Tour starts at the front steps of the C. Burr Artz Library, 110 E. Patrick St.
ART & ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOUR
Look at Frederick with new eyes. Experience the history and beauty of Downtown as some of the popular architectural styles, local art and history are explored. Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St.
CIVIL WAR WALKING TOUR
Explore what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. Stories include the last Confederate invasion of the North, the ransom of Frederick and the Battle of Monocacy. Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Patrick St.
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Covered Bridges Driving Tour
Northern Frederick County is home to three historic covered bridges, all three listed on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places. The Utica, Loy’s Station, and Roddy Road covered bridges all cross streams within 12 miles of one another. Besides their beauty, the bridges are also structurally interesting, as all three have different truss systems, which is what keeps a bridge standing. Driving tour directions can be downloaded from the website. www.visitfrederick.org
Beyond the Garden Gates Garden Tour
Held each May by Celebrate Frederick, this self-guided walking tour highlights public and private gardens, many located in historic homes and long-established Eden’s such as the gardens at Evangelical Lutheran Church on East Church Street. From sweet fragrances and lush colors, to unique uses of small spaces, this tour is certain to inspire you green thumb.
www.celebratefrederick.com
National Museum of Civil war medicine
Located at 48 E. Patrick St., the museum allows visitors to follow in the path of “soldiers and surgeons to discover the harsh conditions, personal sacrifices, and brilliant innovations of Civil War medicine, innovations that continue to save lives today,” according to the museum’s website. www.civilwarmed.org
Roddy Road Covered Bridge
MUSEUMS BY CANDLELIGHT
Once a year, Frederick County’s numerous historic sites and museums provide visitors with with a living reminder of this area’s splendid past. During Museums by Candlelight, special programming and hands-on fun will delight visitors of all ages, and special children’s activities are featured at most locations.
This is a free, self-guided event. Visit many locations or just a few, in any order. Emjoy period demonstrations, living history vignettes, hands-on crafts, refreshments, tours, music, holiday decorations and historic settings by candlelight as night falls.
‘WHERE THE DEAD COME OUT TO PLAY’
Take a journey through Frederick’s gruesome past—nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge as part of Maryland’s oldest operating ghost tour. The guided tour through Frederick’s historic district includes stops in Court House Square, site of executions of British sympathizers during the Revolutionary War, the “Spite House,” the former Tivoli Theater ‘where former stage hands, actors and members of the audience refused to be removed from their prized seats” and other spots with attention-grabbing stories. www.marylandghosttours.com
VISITING MOUNT OLIVET CEMETERY
Mount Olivet Cemetery’s gates are generally open “by the dawn’s early light” and remain so until the “twilight’s last gleaming,” referring to the final resting place of Francis Scott Key who composed The Star-Spangled Banner. The cemetery is located at 515 S. Market St.
Visitors are offered interpretive exhibits, a self-guided tour along with occasional guided tours, special events and lecture programs. Eight miles of paved roadways cross the grounds. www.mountolivetcemetery.com
Houses of Worship Holiday Tour
Enjoy the annual Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship during the holiday season in Downtown Frederick. This special open house celebrates Frederick’s tradition of religious diversity, local history and the holiday season. This is Frederick’s most popular church tour and is a great opportunity to step inside some of its most beautiful buildings.
Visitors can tour many of Frederick’s famous clustered spires and other historic houses of worship by candlelight. Guests will be welcomed with special programs, angelic choirs and nativity scenes. Brochures with a map of participating sites will be available the day of the event at the Information Center, 19 E. Church St. and at each church along the tour (4 p.m.-9 p.m.). www.visitfrederick.org
Calvary United Methodist Church
our community
Photo by Michael DeMattia
Frederick’s Success Comes Down to the Involvement of its People
Frederick is in one of the country’s most beautiful spots geographically, but even more important are the friendly, ready-to-help residents who call this place home. We have people willing to run for elected office, work with civic organizations and non-profits to improve our communities and extend a welcome hand to strangers. Some even offer to shovel neighbors’ sidewalks when it snows.
The strength of community starts with our youth who are involved in scouts, 4-H and other clubs, to the senior citizen crowd that continues to offer guidance and a hand. In addition to saluting our good neighbors, how about considering being a volunteer in these many organizations?
GOVERNMENT AT THE grassroots
As the largest county geographically in Maryland, Frederick County covers 664 square miles of mountains, rivers, farm fields and historic towns and cities filled with beautiful architecture carefully preserved from the past. This year the county is celebrating its 275th anniversary.
The county has a charter form of government with a county executive and council and there are 12 incorporated municipalities, including Frederick City, the county seat.
Frederick City Hall
FREDERICK COUNTY
Winchester Hall, 12 E. Church St.
301-600-1100
www.frederickcountymd.gov
County Executive: Jessica Fitzwater
County Council: President Brad Young, Vice President Kavonte Duckett, Steve McKay, Renee Knap, MC Keegan-Ayer, Mason Carter and Jerry Donald
CITY OF BRUNSWICK
1 W. Potomac St.
301-834-7500
www.brunswickmd.gov
Mayor: Nathan Brown
Mayor Pro Tem: Brian Sandusky Council: John Caves, Andrew St. John, Eric Smothers, Angel White, Daniel Yochelson
TOWN OF BURKITTSVILLE
500 E. Main St.
301-834-6780
www.burkitsville-md.gov
Mayor: Michael Robinson Council: John “Jad” Drake, Matt Morris, Jim Hauver
TOWN OF EMMITSBURG
300A S. Seton Ave.
240-600-6300
www.emmitsburg.net
Mayor: Frank Davis
Council Members: President Amy Boehman-Pollitt; Vice President Jim Hoover, Treasurer Valerie Turnquist; Kevin Hagan, Cliff Sweeney
CITY OF FREDERICK
101 N. Court St.
301-600-1385
www.cityoffrederick.com
Mayor: Michael O’Connor
Aldermen: President Pro-Tem Katie Nash, Kelly Russell, Derek Shackelford, Donna Kuzemchak, Ben MacShane
TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN
31 W. Main St.
301-371-6171
www.middletown.md.us
Burgess: John D. Miller
Town Administrator: Paul Mantello
Commissioners: Richard Dietrick, Jennifer Falcinelli, Christopher Goodman, Larry Bussard, Kevin Stottlemyer
TOWN OF MOUNT AIRY
110 S. Main St.
301-829-1424
www.mountairymd.org
Mayor: Larry Hushour
Council Members: President Timothy Washabaugh;, Karl Munder, Lynne Galletti, Stephen Domotor, Jason Evans
TOWN OF MYERSVILLE
301 Main St.
301-293-4281
www.myersville.org
Mayor: Mark Hinkle
Council Members: Mark Flynn, Wayne Creadick Jr., Robert Ziegler, Daniel Long, Lauren Vandergrift
TOWN OF NEW MARKET
40 S. Alley
301-865-5544
www.townofnewmarket.org
Mayor: Winslow Burhans III
Council Members: Dennis Kimble, Shannon “Shane” Rossman, Michael Wright, Chris Weatherly, Matthew Chance
VILLAGE OF ROSEMONT
1313 Rosemont Drive
301-834-4458
Burgess: John Leach
Commissioners: Steve Harshman, T. Daniel Houck, Kelly Watson Huffer, Robin Scarff
TOWN OF THURMONT
615 E. Main St.
301-271-7313
www.thurmont.com
Mayor: John Kinnaird
Commissioners: Wayne Hooper, Bill Blakeslee, Martin Burns, Bob Lookingbill
SEAT OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Winchester Hall houses the government of Frederick County. In 1843, it served as the Frederick Female Seminary. A half century later, it became the Woman’s College of Frederick, predecessor to Hood College. A new county excutive and council were sworn in this year.
TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE
21 W. Frederick St.
301-845-4500
www.walkersvillemd.gov
Burgess: Chad Weddle
Commissioners: Tom Gilbert, Betsey Whitmore Brannen, Bob Yoder, Chris Ragen, Russell Winch
TOWN OF WOOSBORO
2 S. 3rd St.
301-898-3800
www.woodsboro.org
Burgess: Heath Barnes
Commissioners: John Cutshall, Bill Rittelmyer, Jesse Case, Bud Eckenrode
PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES
BARRACK B FREDERICK MARYLAND STATE POLICE
110 Airport Drive E
301-600-4151
www.mdsp.maryland.gov
Commander: Lt. Stephen Johnson
FREDERICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
110 Airport Drive E 301-600-1046
www.frederickcosheriff.com
Sheriff Chuck Jenkins
BRUNSWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT
20 E. A St. 301-834-7500
www.brunswickmd.gov/police
Chief of Police Kevin Grunwell
FREDERICK CITY POLICE
100 W. Patrick St. 301-600-2100
www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/99/Frederick-Police-Department
Chief of Police Jason Lando
THURMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT
800 E. Main St. 301-271-0905
www.thurmont.com
Chief of Police David Armstrong
FREDERICK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
5370 Public Safety Place 301-600-4015
www.frederickcountymd.gov
Director Philip Lambert
community top employers
10,776
FORT DETRICK CAMPUS
The U.S. Army medical command installation at 810 Schreider St., Fort Detrick, has hosted much of the U.S. biological defense program.
7,414
FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FCPS’s Central Office is at 191 S. East St., Frederick.
3,360
FREDERICK HEALTH
Providing comprehensive health care. Frederick Health Hospital is at 400 W. 7th St., Frederick.
2,969
FREDERICK COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Frederick County is governed by a county executive and count council based in Winchester Hall, 12 E. Church St., Frederick.
Frederick top 10 Employers
The following is a list of the area’s top 10 employers as compiled by the Frederick County Office of Economic Development. www.discoverfrederickmd.com
2,448
LEIDOS BIOMED/FREDERICK NATIONAL LAB
The medical research firm is located at 5705 Industry Lane and Frederick National Lab is at 8560 Progress Drive, Frederick.
1,445
FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FCC, 7932 Opossumtown Pike. Is a comprehensive public twoyear degree granting institution.
923
CITY OF FREDERICK GOVERNMENT
City Hall is located at 101 N. Court St., Frederick.
782
757
732
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Life science research.
LEGAL AND GENERAL AMERICA
Life insurance headquarters.
MOUNT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY A four-year university.
Fort Detrick
Frederick County Public Schools
priority for the frederick community
Education in Frederick County is shepherded by many hands, from teachers, administrators and support staff who keep students uppermost in mind, as well as parents and other volunteers who undertake many duties.
According to the latest enrollment figures, 47,681 students are attending classes through Frederick County Public Schools. This includes 22,075 elementary, 10,578 middle school, 15,028 high school and 1,225 students in public charter schools.FCPS has a special education school, Flexible Evening High and a Career and Technology Center.
motivate. FCPS serves almost 48,000 students and 280,000 residents in 12 municipalities spread across 667 square miles. FCPS provides a diverse and inclusive learning environment, where excellence in college and career preparedness is paramount. The commitment to our community is to provide exceptional education and equity for “every child, every day.” Frederick County students consistently outpace their state and national peers in academic achievement measures. Students in our 2023 class received $92.5 million in scholarship offers. FCPS’s Class of 2023 graduation rate was 93.1% (compared to Maryland’s 85.8% average), while our dropout rate was 3.3% (compared with the state’s 9.8% average).
We balance top-rate academics with the personal care and individual attention you would expect in a small-town community. Frederick County’s investment in public education is an investment in our future. Our operating budget for
FY2024 budget of $910,180,476 with nearly 46% of our funding coming from the local county government.
EDUCATION AND BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
Frederick County has a proud history of collaboration between the education and business communities.
In 1998, FCPS developed the EBI Connection—a network of partnerships of education, business and industry based on a community vision for fostering a quality workforce through education. Five years later, the school system celebrated the signing of 200 formal business partnerships since the inception of this program.
The focus of this initial effort has evolved over the years as the school system has refined our vision and strategic goals to meet Frederick County’s business and industry workforce needs. Today, more than 1,200 community partners collaborate with Frederick County Public Schools in preparing students for success in a changing world.
ANNUAL EMPLOYEE AWARD
• Frederick County Teacher of the Year Award
• Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award
• Washington Post Principal of the Year
• Washington Post Teacher of the Year
• Support Employee of the Year Award
• Substitute Employee of the Year Award
• Veteran in Education Service Award
HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Options to continue an education after high school are also available here with three colleges and universities within the county, including:
FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick 301-846-2400, www.frederick.edu
Frederick Community College offers day, evening, weekend and online classes for students continuing their education after high school, pursuing a career or working toward a fouryear degree. Associate degrees, certificates and letters of recognition are available.
The campus offers an Honors College, study abroad programs and support services, such as a math lab and writing center.
HOOD COLLEGE
401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick 301-663-3131, www.hood.edu
Founded in 1893, Hood College’s curriculum prepares students for the future by providing a quality education in a vibrant, coeducational, small-college environment. Geographic, ethnic and racial diversity enrich campus life, while the Honor Code tradition fosters individual respect across the academic community.
MOUNT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg 301-447-6122, www.msmary.edu
Located in Emmitsburg, Mount St. Mary’s University is a liberal arts university that offers a nationally recognized core curriculum and more than 60 programs of study. The Mount is also home to the second largest seminary in the country and the National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes.
MOUNT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY DIVISION OF CONTINUING STUDIES
5350 Spectrum Dr., Frederick 301-682-8315, www.msmary.edu or www.msmary.edu/academics/ graduate-professional/index.html
Mount St. Mary’s University Division of Continuing Studies addresses the needs of adult learners. The accelerated programs include M.B.A., M.Ed., M.A.T. and Master’s of Liberal Arts degrees. Undergraduate degree programs for working adults include business, criminal justice and elementary education. In addition to the Frederick location, the program also offers classes in Hagerstown, Westminster and on the main campus in Emmitsburg.
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND AT HAGERSTOWN
32 W. Washington St., Hagerstown 240-527-2060, www.hagerstown. usmd.edu
The University System of Maryland at Hagerstown is a regional higher education center that offers upperdivision undergraduate and graduate academic programs of the state universities in Maryland. Institutions currently offering programs include Frostburg State University, Towson University, University of Maryland College Park, Salisbury University and University of Maryland University College.
schools & libraries
Finding it at the Library
WWW.FCPL.ORG
Administrative Office 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick 301-600-1613
Brunswick Branch Library 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick 301-600-7250
C. Burr Artz Central Library and Maryland Room 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick 301-600-1630, 301-631-3787 TTY
Emmitsburg Branch Library
300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg 301-600-6329
Frederick County Law Library Frederick County Courthouse 100W. Patrick St. www.frederickcountymd.gov
Middletown Public Library 31 E. Green St., Middletown 301-600-7560
Myersville Community Library 8 Harp Place, Myersville 301-600-8350
Edward F. Fry Library Point of Rocks 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike 301-874-4560
Thurmont Regional Library 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont 301-600-7200
Urbana Regional Library 9020 Amelung St., Frederick 301-600-7000
Walkersville Regional Library 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville 301-845-8200
ADVOCATES FOR THE AGING OF FREDERICK COUNTY
Devoted to advocacy on behalf of the poorest and frailest older adults in the community. www.advocatesforaging.org
ADVOCATES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES
A transitional housing program and a program to help families in economic crisis from losing their homes. 216 Abrecht Place, Frederick 301-662-2003 www.afhf88.org
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCES CULTURAL AND HERITAGE SOCIETY (AARCH)
Working to establish a permanent center at the corner of Carroll and All Saints Streets. www.aarchsociety.org
AMERICAN LEGION POST 168 8 Park Lane, Thurmont 301-271-4411
AMERICAN LEGION POST 239 14418 Macafee Hill Road, Cascade 301-241-3117
AMERICAN LEGION FSK POST 11 1450 Taney Ave., Frederick 301-662-9345
AMERICAN RED CROSS
141 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick 800-448-3543
AMVETS VALLEY MEMORIAL POST 9 408 Green St., Middletown 301-371-5115
ARC OF FREDERICK COUNTY
620 A Research Court, Frederick Helps people with developmental disabilities live with purpose and meaning. 301-663-0909 www.arcfc.org
ASIAN AMERICAN CENTER OF FREDERICK
1080 W. Patrick St., Suite 16, Frederick Their mission is “to provide all immigrants with essential skills to be independent and successful contributors to our communities and society at large.”
301-694-3355 www.aacfmd.org
BASKETBALL COACHES WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
Promotes the game as well as emphasizing scholarship. www.bcwb.org
BETTIE JANE CANCER FOUNDATION
Financially helps cancer patients in Frederick, Washington and Allegheny counties. www.bjcfmd.org
BEYOND SHELTER FREDERICK
A leading provider of homeless prevention and emergency shelter for homeless adults and families.
27 DeGrange St., Frederick 301-631-2670 www.bsfred.org
BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK
Feeds school children who are at risk of going hungry on the weekends. www.biabfrederickmd.org
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA FSK DISTRICT
www.ncabsa.org/francis-scott-key
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF FREDERICK COUNTY
Safe, fun, affordable place for students during out-of-school time.
413 Burck St., Frederick 240-831-4330 www.bgcfc.org
Boy Scouts of America
The Frederick Center
Celebrate Frederick
BUILDING VETERANS
The peer-to-peer supportive recovery program uses a holistic approach. Participants live in supportive housing, attend mandatory classes and either work, attend school or volunteer in the community.
www.buildingveterans.org
CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER OF FREDERICK
www.carenetfrederick.com
CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN FUTBOL CLUB
Recreational soccer club in Emmitsburg. www.emmitsburg.net
CELEBRATE FREDERICK
Works in partnership with the City of Frederick to nurture a strong sense of community through the coordination of special events.
121 N. Bentz St., Frederick 301-600-1450 www.celebratefrederick.com
Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund
Frederick Pedalers
CENTRAL MARYLAND YOUTH FOR CHRIST
7899 Opossumtown Pike
301-663-0561
www.yfccm.org
CENTRO HISPANO OF FREDERICK
Community members and trained volunteers help friends and neighbors who are limited in English proficiency.
1080 W. Patrick St., Suite 4, Frederick 301-660-6270
www.centrohispanomd.com
CITY YOUTH MATRIX
Support for children and parents in providing after school enrichment opportunities.
www.cityyouthmatrix.com
COLOR ON THE CREEK
Project that includes plantings, increasing water quality and providing a boast to local tourism.
www.coloronthecreek.com
COLUMBIA LODGE #58
6816 Blentlinger Road, Frederick 301-473-8976
www.columbialodge58.org
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF FREDERICK COUNTY
Strategic grantmaking is the focus of this organization, helping to transform Frederick County in meaningful and beneficial ways.
312 E. Church St., Frederick 301- 695-7660
COMMUNITY LIVING, INC.
Provides support and services to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their lives to the fullest.
620 B Research Court, Frederick 301-663-8811
www.communitylivinginc.org
DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN
Scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership and talent in young women. www.frederick.md.distinquishedyw.org
DOWNTOWN FREDERICK PARTNERSHIP
Works strategically to bring more residents, employees and visitors to Downtown Frederick. www.downtownfrederick.org
EACH 1 TEACH 1
After school and summer youth program. www.each1teach1fredco.org
ELKS LODGE
The organization provides scholarships, community investment, veterans services and a drug awareness program among other contributions.
289 Willowdale Drive, Frederick 301-662-3301
ELDER SERVICES PROVIDER COUNCIL OF FREDERICK
The ESPC consists of individuals from the Frederick community, including government agencies, local businesses and corporations, to share information and resources on meeting the needs of seniors, their families and caregivers. www.espcfrederick.com
EMERGING LEADERS UNITED
Empowers young professionals to create lasting change in Frederick County through volunteerism, advocacy and philanthropy. www.unitedwayfrederick.org/elu
ENCORE CREATIVITY FOR OLDER ADULTS
Choral organization for those over 55. www.encorecreativity.org
FIRST AMMENDMENT SOCIETY OF FREDERICK
Free speech advocacy nonprofit organized by Flying Dog Brewery after winning a court case regarding free speech.
FORT DETRICK ALLIANCE
The group seeks to build relationships between Fort Detrick and the region. www.fortdetrickalliance.org
THE FREDERICK CENTER
Serves the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community and its allies. Its vision is to be the leading organization for LGBTQ resources and advocacy in central Maryland. 322 W. Patrick St., Frederick www.thefrederickcenter.org
FREDERICK COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Provides food, shelter, medical care, housing and other forms of assistance to the low-income or homeless.
100 S. Market St., Frederick 301-600-1506
www.cityoffrederick.com
FREDERICK KNUCKLERS
For fans of shooting marbles. www.frederickknucklers.club
organizations
FREDERICK READING COUNCIL
Members sponsor literacy initiatives, support teacher training and host literacy events through the year. Facebook at fredcoreads
FREDERICK COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Through education, advocacy, empowerment and treatment, MHA helps everyone face their challenges and make lasting positive changes.
226 S. Jefferson St., Frederick 301-663-0011 www.fcmha.org
FREDERICK OPTIMIST CLUB
A worldwide volunteer organization made up of more than 2,500 local clubs. www.frederickoptimistclub.org
FREDERICK COUNTY ALUMNAE CHAPTER, DELTA SIGMA THETA www.dstfcacmd.org
FREDERICK COUNTY PROMENADERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB
www.frederickcountypromenaers.com
FREDERICK PEDALERS
Bicycle club founded in 1973. www.frederickpedalers.org
FREDERICK RESCUE MISSION
419 W. South St., Frederick
A Christ-centered ministry providing residential recovery programs to those experiencing homelessness or chemical addiction, providing food, clothing and furniture to those in need. 301-695-6633 www.therescuemission.org
FREDERICK SCHOOL OF RELIGION
1011 N. Market St., Frederick
An ecumenical organization providing religious education. www.frederickschoolofreligion.org
United Way of Frederick
Student Homeless Initiative Project
Platoon 22
FREDERICK SKI CLUB
P.O. Box 3226, Frederick www.frederickskiclub.com
FREDERICK SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION
The group seeks to promote Frederick’s German heritage with partnerships between local citizens, businesses, schools, civic and social clubs and other organizations and those of our sister communities in Germany. www.fredericksistercitiesassociation. weebly.com
FREDERICK WOMAN’S CIVIC CLUB
368 W. Patrick St. www.fwccinc.org
FREDERICKTONIAN LODGE
110 W. All Saints St., Frederick 301-695-2605 Western Maryland
FRIENDS OF MOUNT OLIVET
Preserving the historic cemetery at 515 S. Market St., Frederick www.mountolivetcemeteryinc.com
GIRL SCOUTS OF FREDERICK COUNTY www.facebook.com/gsfrederickcounty
GLOBAL Z RECORDING PROJECT
Uniting culturally diverse student musicians through educational virtual audio/video production experiences. www.globalzrecording.org
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF MONOCACY VALLEY INC.
A nonprofit to help people overcome challenges to build skills, find jobs and grow their careers.
1750 Monocacy Blvd.., Frederick 240-651-8996
www.gimv.org
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF FREDERICK COUNTY
Partners with families seeking the strength, stability and self-reliance of affordable home ownership.
117 E. Church St., Frederick 301-698-2449
www.frederickhabitat.org
HEARTLY HOUSE
301-662-8800
An organization for those affected by domestic violence. www.heartlyhouse.org
HURWITZ BREAST CANCER FUND
1 S. Market St., Frederick 301-471-7810
www.PinkRibbonFrederick.org
I BELIEVE IN ME, INC.
Youth development and empowerment through mentorship. www.ibelieveinme.com
Techfrederick
Rotary Club of Frederick
Tip Me Frederick
organizations
JUSTICE JOBS
A nonprofit employment and job retention program.
22 S. Market St., Frederick
KIWANIS CLUB OF SUBURBAN FREDERICK
1612 Shookston Road, Frederick 301-228-2279
www.suburbanfrederickkiwanis.org
L’ARCHE FREDERICK
An inclusive community for people with and without disabilities. www.larchefrederick.org
LADY RAVENS FLAG FOOTBALL
Team formed under the Frederick County Parks and Recreation Division. www.recreater.com
LIONS CLUBS
Visit www.lionsclubs.org for specific contact and meeting information.
LITERACY COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY
Teaching adults the English language skills needed to provide for their families and contribute to the well-being of the community.
110 E. Patrick St., Frederick 301-600-2066 www.frederickliteracy.org
LIVING WELL YOUTH WORKS
Life skills and mentoring program for youth.
22 S. Market St., Frederick www.livingwellyouth.org
THE LOVE FOR LOCHLIN FOUNDATION, INC,
Its mission is to help prevent, educate and drive awareness to the deadly impacts of infectious diseases such as flu and COVID-19. www.loveforlochlin.com
MARRIAGE RESOURCE CENTER OF FREDERICK COUNTY
Encouraging individuals and couples to develop strong relationships.
22 S. Market St., Frederick 301-502-1660 www.marriagefrederick.org
MARYLAND COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 4-H FREDERICK COUNTY
300 Montevue Lane, Frederick www.frederick.umd.edu
MISSION OF MERCY
The vision of this group is “to restore dignity—healing through love—by providing free healthcare.
22 S. Market St., Frederick www.amissionofmercy.org
THE MONOCACY FOUNDATION
620 B Research Court, Frederick www.themonocacyfoundation.org
The mission is to help provide opportunities for people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Frederick community.
MOVING US FORWARD, INC.
Engages residents in their civic and community responsibilities. info@movingforward.com
MUSTANG CLUB OF MARYLAND
A group for fans of the Ford Mustang. www.mustangclubofmd.com
ON OUR OWN OF FREDERICK COUNTY
Peer support and activities for those struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse.
22 S. Market St., Frederick, Suite 110 www.onourownfrederick.org
PLATOON 22
1750 Monocacy Blvd., Suite A, Frederick
The goal is to combat veteran suicides. 240-651-8899.
PARTNERS IN CARE FREDERICK
Dedicated to helping older adults live the thrive independently.
5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick www.partnersincare.org
PROJECT LINUS, FREDERICK CHAPTER
Making, collecting, distributing blankets to children in need of comfort. www.projectlinusfrederickmd.org
RAINBOW OF LOVE RECOVERY FOUNDATION
Faith-based organization that provides transitional living space for mothers recovering from substance use disorders. West Patrick Street, Frederick www.rainbowofloverecovery.net
ROAD KNIGHTS CAR CLUB OF FREDERICK www.roadknights.org
ROTARY CLUB OF FREDERICK www.frederickrotaryclub.org
ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHERN FREDERICK www.southernfrederickcounty. rotary-clubs.org
CARROLL CREEK ROTARY www.carrollcreekrotary.org
FREDERICKTOWNE ROTARY www.fredericktownerotary.org
Woman to Woman Mentoring, Inc.
Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County
ST. ANDREW’S SOCIETY OF MID-MARYLAND
Celebrates Scottish life and culture. 5257 Buckeystown Pike, #104, Frederick www.sasmm.com
SALVATION ARMY
223 W. 5th St., Frederick 301-662-2311 www.salvationarmypotomac.org
SECOND CHANCES GARAGE
Helps families with transportation needs.
528 N. Market St., Frederick www.secondchancesgarage.org
SECOND STREET & HOPE, INC.
A small nonprofit focused on serving the disenfranchised.
8 W. 2nd St., Frederick 301-620-1001 www.secondstreetandhope.org
SENIOR CENTERS
Brunswick 12 E. A St. Emmitsburg 300 S. Seton Ave. Frederick 1440 Taney Ave. Urbana 9020 Amelung St.
SCOTT KEY CAMPERS
Group plans monthly camping trips from May through November. Novice as well as veteran campers welcome. They meet at South End Baptist Church, 506 Carrollton Drive.
SERTOMA www.sertoma.org
SKIP WIZARDS
Competition/demonstration jump rope team. www.skipwizards.com
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE
Works to assure that children have a bed to sleep in. www.shpbeds.org/chapter/md-frederick-co
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
114 E. 2nd St., Frederick
STREAM-LINK EDUCATION
Frederick
The mission is to connect the community to conservation through educational and meaningful volunteer tree-planting experiences to instill stewardship values and improve the health of rivers and streams. www.streamlinkeducation.org
STUDENT HOMELESS INITIATIVE PROJECT
Seeks to lift up Frederick County’s homeless youth so they can realize their potential, complete their education and be poised to break the cycle of homelessness. www.shipfrederick.com
SOAR (SUPPORTING OLDER ADULTS THROUGH RESOURCES)
www.facebook.com/SOARFrederick
TECHFREDERICK
Uniting technology enthusiasts, professionals and organizations. www.techfrederick.org
TIP ME FREDERICK
Volunteers provide food and medical attention, including neutering and fostering of outdoor cats throughout the county.
www.tipmefrederick.org
TOASTMASTERS CARROLL CREEK CLUB
An international group to promote communication and public speaking. www.carrollcreektoastmasters.org
FREDERICK CLUB
www.frederick.toastmastersclubs.org
29:11 GROUP
Faith-based organization seeks to build a community for young women ages 13-21 to gain support while supporting others. www.2911group.com
TRAUMA RESPONSIVE FREDERICK
Recognizing and understanding that most individuals have experienced some form of trauma and that it could impact education, job performance, daily interactions and such, and being proactive in meeting these needs. www.traumaresponsivefrederick.org
UNITED WAY OF FREDERICK COUNTY
A group dedicated to foster the health, education and financial stability of residents.
629 N. Market St., Frederick 301-663-4231
UMBRELLA PROJECT
Provides hiking trips for grieving young adults.
www.umbrellaprojecthike.org
UP-COUNTY FAMILY CENTER
Family support services offered at no charge.
303 W. Lincoln Ave., Emmitsburg www.emmitsburg.net
301-600-7450
UP & OUT FOUNDATION
A nonprofit with a mission to educate the public about the disease of addiction, the consequences of untreated addiction and the process of recovery. www.upandoutfoundation.org
VISIT FREDERICK www.visitfrederick.org
WOMAN TO WOMAN MENTORING, INC.
The mission is to cultivate mentoring relationships that provide women with guidance, support and community connections. www.womantowomanfrederick.org
WOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORK www.wbnfrederick.org
WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE OF FREDERICK COUNTY
Cultivates philanthropy among women in the area to support local nonprofits serving the needs of women. www.frederickwgc.org
YOUNG LIFE OF FREDERICK COUNTY
A group that invites young people “to experience life as God designed it to be lived.”
www.frederickmd.younglife.org
YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY
Provides youth ages 7-18 with a closeup look at law enforcement. www.cityoffrederick.com
ZONTA CLUB OF FREDERICK www.zontafrederick.com
Visit Frederick
FOOD
BANKS SUPPORT LESS FORTUNATE
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
14 E. All Saints St., Frederick 301-600-1506
GLADE VALLEY FOOD BANK 21 W. Frederick St., Walkersville 301-845-4229
BRUNSWICK FOOD BANK
18 S. Maple St., Brunswick 301-834-9718
EMMITSBURG FOOD BANK
130 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg 717-642-6963
KNOXVILLE FOOD BANK
Mt. Zion AME Church, 202 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville 301-834-7221
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 3866 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson 301-473-8626 0r 301-371-5721
THURMONT FOOD BANK 10 Frederick Road, Thurmont 301-271-4554 or 240-288-1865
GREATER URBANA AREA FOOD BANK 240-529-4815 (call for location)
MIDDLETOWN FOOD BANK 301 W. Main St., Middletown 301-371-3182
