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SUMMARY:What to the Hawaiian is the Fourth of July? Paradoxes of Liberty and Independence in U.S. History - With Mallory Huard\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:In 1852\, Frederick Douglass gave his famous speech\, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” Forty-two years later\, after a coup against the Hawaiian Queen Lili‘uokalani\, the Republic of Hawaii was declared on July 4\, 1894. Assistant Professor of History Mallory Huard\, Ph.D.\, explores the complicated meanings of July 4 celebrations for African Americans and Native Hawaiians\, offering an important perspective on the meaning of Independence Day and 250 years of American History. \nThis presentation will take place in the Beneficial-Hodson Library and Learning Commons\, 2nd floor. \nHood College and Frederick Community College have created a series of events for the 250th\, called “Liberty in Context: The American Story at 250.” Some events are at Hood\, some are at FCC\, and they are open to the public. The event page is on Hood’s website\, and the events will end in September on or about Constitution Day.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/what-to-the-hawaiian-is-the-fourth-of-july-paradoxes-of-liberty-and-independence-in-u-s-history-with-mallory-huard-ph-d/
LOCATION:Hood College\, 401 Rosemont Avenue\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Painting the Past
DESCRIPTION:Join Monocacy National Battlefield staff as they look at a wide variety of uniforms from the American Civil War and paint your own miniature soldiers. All paints and materials are provided; participants should be 10 or older. Registration is limited\, so please email e-mail us with the number of intended participants. Please contact Monocacy National Battlefield at Mono_Mail@nps.gov or by phone at 301-662-3515 to register.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/painting-the-past/
LOCATION:Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center\, 5201 Urbana Pike\, Frederick\, MD\, 21704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:History on Tap: Civil War Beer Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine for History on Tap: Civil War Beer Tasting on Saturday\, February 14\, 2026 at 4:00pm. Sample Civil War-inspired beers\, hardtack\, and cookies while exploring the stories of the people\, places\, and themes they’re named for. A special Valentine’s Day event. Tickets are $20/person or $35/couple. A limited number of tickets will be sold.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/history-on-tap-civil-war-beer-tasting/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Hearts\, Kisses\, & Love of Country
DESCRIPTION:A combination of President’s Day and Valentine’s Day Exhibit. The 1831 museum house will display 19th century political items such as a Whig and Harrison for President quilts\, Lincoln and Clay lithographs\, and other 1840’s lithographs\, an 1825 Lafayette pitcher\, and other items. In addition\, more than 100 antique Valentine’s Day cards will be displayed. All and all\, a beautiful exhibit at a house where Civil War soldiers camped\, with a charming mountain view.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/hearts-kisses-love-of-country/
LOCATION:Plumb Grove Mansion\, 12654 Broadfording Road\, Clear Spring\, MD\, 21722
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Contending Combatants: 20th North Carolina vs 9th New York Heavy Artillery
DESCRIPTION:Among the forces fighting against each other at the Battle of Monocacy were the 9th New York Heavy Artillery and the 20th North Carolina. Both regiments fought as infantry\, and both were heavily engaged as skirmishers and sharpshooters during the battle. So how did these regiments compare when facing off? \nJoin Living History Volunteers representing these regiments as they exhibit their equipment\, both reproduction and original\, as well as discuss the similarities and differences between the tactics and deployments used by the 9th New York Heavy Artillery and 20th North Carolina during the Battle of Monocacy.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/contending-combatants-20th-north-carolina-vs-9th-new-york-heavy-artillery/
LOCATION:Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center\, 5201 Urbana Pike\, Frederick\, MD\, 21704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Carroll 250 Event: Love Letters from the Past
DESCRIPTION:Experience history through the most personal lens — love. This intimate evening features letters exchanged between couples in the early 1900s\, revealing romance\, devotion\, longing\, and everyday life from another era. \nThrough readings and discussion\, we’ll explore how love was expressed\, endured\, and preserved long before modern communication\, reminding us that some sentiments truly are timeless. This is a free event.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-250-event-love-letters-from-the-past/
LOCATION:Sunday Morning at Savannah’s\, 111 South Springdale Avenue\, New Windsor\, MD\, 21776
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:What Happened to Halfway African American Cemetery? With Emilie Amt\, Ph. D.\, and Elizabeth Paul
DESCRIPTION:Created in 1897\, Halfway African American Cemetery housed 400 individuals. But when the property was sold for development in 1944\, the cemetery was not relocated. Instead\, it was largely destroyed and forgotten – until being rediscovered decades later. Emilie Amt\, Ph. D.\, professor emerita of history at Hood College\, and Elizabeth Paul\, president of the Friends of Halfway African American Cemetery\, will discuss the history and preservation of this important local landmark and its significance to marginalized communities. \nSupported by the Hood Office of Community and Inclusivity and the Center for the Humanities. This presentation will take place at the Beneficial-Hodson Library and Learning Commons\, 2nd floor.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/what-happened-to-halfway-african-american-cemetery-with-emilie-amt-ph-d-and-elizabeth-paul/
LOCATION:Hood College\, 401 Rosemont Avenue\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Parsons Newman Lecture Series: Connecting Sites and Stories: New Insights on African American History Research in Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:The Parsons Newman Lecture Series is FREE to attend. The series honors the civic leadership of Parsons Newman and is presented through the Parsons Newman Fund established by Mr. and Mrs. John D. Hendrickson II at The Community Foundation of Frederick County. \nBuilding relationships through the sharing of cultural memory\, research collections\, and personal experiences creates a more complete and compelling understanding of our history. In recent years\, such relationships between local organizations have been crucial to helping our historical sites and museums discover and share more of their own stories and their interconnectedness through the lives of the people that once inhabited them. \nParticularly\, this collaboration has expanded our understanding of how enslaved people experienced different living and labor conditions among Frederick County’s domestic\, industrial\, and agricultural settings. In the midst of such challenging circumstances\, we are introduced to stories of courageous people who risked everything to seek the promises of equality\, justice\, and freedom that inspired our nation’s founding\, for which we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2026. We are discovering how they navigated emancipation and established new lives as free people\, and how communities were formed\, moved\, and in some cases\, lost as time went on. \nThis program will feature representatives from several history organizations\, including Heritage Frederick\, Rose Hill Manor Parks and Museum\, and the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society\, in conversation about their shared research initiatives and how these new insights are being shared with visitors and local communities.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/parsons-newman-lecture-series-connecting-sites-and-stories-new-insights-on-african-american-history-research-in-frederick-county/
LOCATION:Heritage Frederick\, 24 E Church ST\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Carroll 250 Event: History Day Expo
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Carroll County History Day will be at Winters Mill High School from 9 am – 1 pm. Attend programs and visit exhibitors\, including museums\, historical societies\, and historic sites. \nExperience the incredible work of middle and high school students as they showcase their historical research on this year’s History Day theme: “Revolution\, Reaction\, Reform in History.” Explore Carroll County’s rich heritage by visiting exhibits from local historical sites and organizations at the History Expo. Plus\, enjoy a keynote address from a special guest representing Maryland 250!
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-250-event-history-day-expo/
LOCATION:Winters Mill High School\, 560 Gorsuch Road\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Multiple Belongings Reception
DESCRIPTION:Reception – Feb. 28\, 2026\, 3 – 5pm; Exhibit – Feb. 23 through March 6\, 2026 Hood College Galleries is pleased to present “Multiple Belongings\,” an exhibition of ceramic sculptures fulfilling the Master of Fine Arts degree in Ceramics by artist Rosa M. Torres. Through her works\, Torres invites the viewer to examine “belonging” and “identity\,” and the roles these play in shaping culture and heritage. \nIn “Multiple Belongings\,” clay serves as a metaphor for place and a vessel for memory\, symbolizing resilience and reclamation. The exhibition offers an opportunity for dialogue about migration\, identity\, and cultural connection\, making it a meaningful show for the arts and cultural community. By posing open-ended questions\, such as “What stories of migration or movement do you see reflected in this artwork?” viewers are invited to reflect on the experiences of migration\, diaspora\, and transnational communities\, and to consider how diverse perspectives and journeys shape both individual and collective identities\, inviting visitors to a thoughtful exploration of belonging and cultural memory.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/multiple-belongings-reception/
LOCATION:Hodson Gallery at Tatem Arts Center\, Hood College\, 401 Rosemont Avenue\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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