Landmarks will host two great events in June. The first event is on June 13th - the very popular Barnstormers Tour! The tour will focus on barns in the Sugarloaf Mountain region. Volunteers are busy training and learning about the history of each barn so they can give tours of these really wonderful structures! Tickets will go on sale soon.

The second June event is Frontier Day, June 20th, from 10am - 4pm. This is the second year for this growing event! It is a free and educational event on the grounds of Schifferstadt Museum! Step into the 1700's and see what frontier life was like with tradespeople, demonstrators, and activities. Native plants will be sold as well as food.

 2^nd Annual Frontier Day (Saturday June 20^th, 2015, 10am-4pm) 

It may not feel like it, but spring is just around the corner, and that means it's almost time for one of Schifferstadt's most unique events, Frontier Day! Travel back in time to the French and Indian War at Schifferstadt for our annual living history event. Experience hands-on what life was like for the people of Frederick in the 1750’s by learning about and helping with daily frontier tasks. The event will feature reenactors and frontier trades people. Learn how the Brunner family of Schifferstadt lived and worked, as well as Elias Brunner’s involvement in the War as a Sergeant for a small German Militia! Family friendly, educational and free, there is no better way to spend a beautiful spring Saturday! Tours of the house and garden will also be available. Come join us on Saturday, June 20th from 10am-4pm at the Schifferstadt!

Bell and History Day - April 11th

We are excited to present a special exhibit and demonstration about bells on Bell & History Day, April 11, 10am - 4pm.  In addition to tours and learning about the Brunners (the early German settlers who built Schifferstadt), ceramic bells by local, award-winning artist, Cameron Petke, will be on display.  The finishing techniques used mimic the qualities of baked earth and stone quarry walls. Schifferstadt becomes a harmonizing backdrop to the raw and unglazed ceramic surfaces of these magnificent historical symbols. The artist will be demonstrating throughout the day on his wheel. Come explore the significance of bells in our history and the way this artist is creating them today. 

 

ARE YOU READY TO TALK PRESERVATION?

WHEN: Saturday, January 10th, 2PM-3PM:

WHERE:  Frederick Co. Historical Society

  24 E. Church St., Frederick, MD 21701

We need preserved buildings and landscapes, sustainable communities, walkable towns, and we need them now! With the Maryland General Assembly headed back to session in early January, now is the time to talk about how we can accomplish this and make preservation of our communities a priority.

 Preservation isn’t just about where George Washington slept. Preservation is a smart-growth tool that 

creates fabulous communities and enhances local economies and small businesses. Preservation is also a green movement, as it encourages the recycling of buildings, rather than costly teardowns. In the end, the greenest building is the one already standing.

Preservation Maryland, the statewide non-profit preservation organization, is coming to Frederick, Maryland to hold a Town Hall workshop on how to get involved in this important process.

When you attend a Town Hall you can expect to:

• Learn about the preservation programs that make a difference – why they are needed and what they have accomplished,

• Find out how to make the case for preservation and more opportunities to get involved,

• Receive training and an advocacy toolkit to help make you an effective preservation advocate.

The Frederick Preservation Town Hall is being co-sponsored by the 

Frederick Preservation Trust.

WHEN: Saturday, January 10th, 2PM-3PM:

WHERE:  Frederick Co. Historical Society 

24 E. Church St., Frederick, MD 21701 

Happy New Year from all of us at Frederick County Landmarks Foundation. Schifferstadt Museum is closed for regular weekend tours for the winter months. You may email or call for an appointment and we will try to line up a tour for you.

Limited Edition Print of Schifferstadt Architectural Museum

This print was painted by Artist Bob Hiser, now deceased, who also ran a stained glass studio many years ago. They are $20 each and proceeds go to benefit Schifferstadt Architectural museum.

Featured Items in Our Gift Shop

We sell locally made items in the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum gift shop. Here are some featured handcrafts that we have currently:

The Friends of Baker Park Calendar funds will go towards the clean-up of Culler Lake. 

Scherenschnitte ornaments are paper cut shapes that are placed in a glass display small enough to hang on a Christmas tree!

 These authentic reproduction glass bottles have the Brunner family name imprinted on the front.

 These ornaments were made by the Potter's Guild, located in Downtown Frederick. Prices vary for each item, stop by our shop to find out more! 

Made by Millhouse Candles, these wax ornaments smell great and are beautifully designed.

Last, but not least, this calendar depicting the architectural blueprint of Schifferstadt House, drawn by a local architect will be given out for free at the Museums by Candlelight event on December 13th from 12-7pm. First come, first serve!