Cheers to 250 Years! Culture & Cocktails at the Maryland Theatre

Join the WCHS for a special Culture & Cocktails at the Maryland Theatre for a look back at Washington County’s 250 years.

Join the Washington County Historical Society on Friday, December 11, for a special Culture & Cocktails at the Maryland Theatre to celebrate Washington County’s history. This event takes place from 6:00-8:30 PM at the Maryland Theatre in the Manger Ballroom. Doors open 5:30 PM.

A lineup of speakers from Washington County historical sites and organizations will present the history of Washington County’s different eras from 1776 to 2026, including our county’s involvement in the American Revolution, early transportation, history of enslavement and free people of color, the Civil War and its aftermath, World War II, and late 20th century development. Speakers include Rob Ambrose from Fort Frederick, Reuben Moss from the National Road Museum, historian Emilie Amt, Laura Marfut from Antietam Institute, and Kurtis Meyers from the Hagerstown Aviation Museum.

Each Culture & Cocktails ticket includes one drink ticket and catered refreshments. We hope you wear your year-end best and join us to celebrate the history of Washington County, Maryland! Cash bar available through the MD Theatre during the program.

Culture & Cocktails is generously sponsored by the James & Mary Schurz Foundation. Culture & Cocktails is usually held at the Miller House Museum, home of the Washington County Historical Society, but we are excited to hold this special December 11th Culture & Cocktails at the Maryland Theatre.

Please call the WCHS offices at (301) 797-8782 with any questions.