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SUMMARY:Museums by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Museums by Candlelight is a free\, self-guided holiday event held each December at more than 20 historic sites and museums across Frederick County\, Maryland. Hosted by the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium\, this local tradition has welcomed visitors for more than 30 years. Programs begin at noon\, and several sites stay open into the evening. \nParticipating sites stretch from Downtown Frederick to Thurmont\, Emmitsburg\, Walkersville\, Brunswick\, Burkittsville\, Middletown\, and Urbana. Explore Frederick County’s historic sites and museums dressed for the season. Expect period demonstrations\, living history\, hands-on crafts\, guided tours\, holiday music\, and refreshments. Most locations also offer special activities for children. \nVisit as many sites as you like\, in any order. Spend the day with Civil War history at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and Monocacy National Battlefield. Or head north to the historic ironmaking village at Catoctin Furnace. As night falls\, the historic settings glow by candlelight.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/museums-by-candlelight-2/
LOCATION:Throughout Frederick County\, Frederick County\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21701
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SUMMARY:Christmas by Candlelight at Tolson's Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Community celebration at the historic Tolson’s Chapel\, offering a cozy\, nostalgic evening of traditional carols\, holiday reflections\, and a candlelit service in a preserved 1866 setting.
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LOCATION:Tolson’s Chapel\, 111 E. High St.\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782
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SUMMARY:New Windsor Heritage Liberty & Legacy Ball
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time for an elegant evening of history\, music\, dancing\, and holiday celebration honoring 250 years of the American story — with a special winter festive atmosphere filled with seasonal décor and celebration. \nHistoric dancing with live instruction\, beer & wine available for purchase\, light hors d’oeuvres\, and a professional photographer on site to capture the evening. Guests are encouraged to dress from any era of American history. \nWhether Colonial\, Victorian\, Roaring Twenties\, Civil War-era\, or another favorite period in American history — come dressed to celebrate the spirit and style of the nation through the centuries.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/new-windsor-heritage-liberty-legacy-ball/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s UCC\, 17 Bond Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
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