America 250 History Fair

April 26, 2026 | 12-4PM

Carroll Creek Park in Downtown Frederick

Join the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution and the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium for a "Walk Through History" highlighting the role that Maryland, and particularly Frederick County, has played in the birth and development of our nation as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of America.

The opening ceremony will begin with remarks from local and state dignitaries as well as special guests. Following the opening, you will be able explore a whole lineup of historic venues and organizations, each bringing the past to life in their own unique way. You’ll meet passionate reenactors, chat with experts in period attire, and step straight into the stories that shaped our history. The following is a list of participating organizations and venues:

AARCH Society
American Bayonet, The
American Friends of Lafayette
Antietam Camp #3 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Antietam Auxiliary Camp #3
Asian American Center of Frederick
Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc.
CAR (Children of American Revolution)
DAR Carrollton Manor
DAR Frederick
Daughters of Charity Provincial Archives and Seton Shrine
Hagerstown & Frederick Railway Historical Society
Heritage Frederick
Historic Aviators
League of Women Voters of Frederick MD
Monocacy National Battlefield
Mount Olivet Cemetery
National Road Heritage Foundation / National Road Museum
National Society of Daughters of 1812
Scouting America
SAR Sargeant Lawrence Everhart
South Mountain Heritage Society
WWI or WWII Soldiers
And Many Others

Come, see, and discover!

For more information, join the mail list for updates, and/or RSVP for your students or organizations to participate in the History Fair by contacting:

Bridgette Ernest - bdernest0308@gmail.com

Matt Ernest - matthewernest22@gmail.com