Haunted History at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
2025-10-11 17:00, 2025-10-18 17:00, 2025-10-25 17:00, 2025-10-26 17:00 UTC | National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701, United States
Starting on October 11th, tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers, the building’s most infamous tenants, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred.
48 East Patrick Street was built in the 1830s. Before it became the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, the building was a furniture shop and a site of Civil War embalming, as well as home to many Frederick residents and their businesses. The past still echoes through the halls of the building. The haunting sights, sounds, and sensations from the building have been reported for decades by the people who lived and worked in the building over many years. Join us to hear our staff and volunteers’ stories first-hand.
You are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture!
Flash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited. Tours will be given on October 11, 18, 25, and 26 from 5:00-6:30PM. This year we are offering two special Halloween tours on Friday, October 31 from 5:00-7:30 and 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide.

Haunted History Halloween Night at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
2025-10-31 17:00, 2025-10-31 19:30 | National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701, United States
Tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine on HALLOWEEN NIGHT! Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers, the building’s most infamous tenants, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred.
You are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture! Flash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited.
This year we are offering two special Halloween tours on Friday, October 31 from 5:00-7:30 and 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide. Click below to buy your ticket(s) today.

Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship
2025-12-26 15:00 | Multiple Sites, Downtown Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, 21701
The beloved Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship returns this holiday season in Downtown Frederick. This special open house celebrates Frederick’s stunning architecture, local history, and the holiday season on Friday, December 26, 2025 from 3PM-8PM. This is Frederick’s most popular church tour and is a great opportunity to step inside some of its most beautiful buildings.
As the sun begins to set, 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.
Stop by the Information Center at 19 E Church Street to pick up a printed map of participating sites and other information about Frederick including dining, shopping, and lodging guides.
