Historical Sites Near Me in Thurmont, md

Walkersville Southern Railroad

34 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Walkersville, MD

History:

The railway line between Walkersville and Frederick was built between 1869 and 1872 as part of the Pennsylvania Railroad Frederick Secondary. This was just a... Read More

Rose Hill Manor Park and Children's Museum

1611 North Market Street, Frederick, MD

The Mission of Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums is to preserve and present the living heritage of the property from 1746-1950.

National Museum of Civil War Medicine

48 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD

Mission:
Supporters of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine understand George Bernard Shaw’s quote more fully than most. They understand that the... Read More

Washington Monument State Park

6620 Zittlestown Road, Middletown, MD

Located atop South Mountain, Washington Monument State Park is named for the first completed monument dedicated to the memory of George Washington. The Washington Monument is a rugged stone... Read More

Boonsborough Museum Of History

113 North Main Street, Boonsboro, MD

The Boonsborough Museum of History is often called "One of the best little museums in America" and "a miniature Smithsonian. The museum houses a vast and unique collection of historical objects... Read More

Miller House Museum

135 West Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD

History of the Miller House

The Miller House Museum serves as the headquarters of the Washington County Historical Society, and has served as a historic house and... Read More

Christian Heritage Museum

14111 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD

"To Preserve, Protect, Educate, Motivate and inspire others to live for Christ."

Antietam National Battlefield

5831 Dunker Church Road, Sharpsburg, MD

The majority of historic information about the Battle of Antietam is in this section of our web site. The table below lists categories and links to many specific topics that our park visitors... Read More

Carroll County Farm Museum

500 South Center Street, Westminster, MD

The Carroll County Farm Museum, located in Westminster, Maryland, provides the public with the opportunity to experience mid-nineteenth century rural life. The Carroll County Farm Museum, the... Read More

American Friends of the Ghetto Fighter's Museum

16501 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD

Mission:

The American Friends of the Ghetto Fighter's Museum has a dual mission: to promote and support The Ghetto Fighters' Museum and The Yad Layeled Children's... Read More

National Capital Trolley Museum

1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MD

Mission:

The National Capital Trolley Museum preserves and interprets the heritage of electric and interurban railways of Washington, DC and environs for the benefit... Read More

Dennis And Phillip Ratner Museum

10001 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD

The Dennis and Phillip Ratner Museum has been established with one purpose in mind: to foster love of the Bible through the graphic arts. The Museum is a walk through the Hebrew Bible via... Read More

African Art Museum Of Maryland

11711 East Market Place, Fulton, MD

Mission Statement

The African Art Museum of Maryland is dedicated to collecting, exhibiting and preserving the art of Africa. Futher, the Museum is dedicated to... Read More

National Museum Of Health And Medicine

2500 Linden Lane, Silver Spring, MD

The National Museum of Health and Medicine was established during the Civil War as the Army Medical Museum, a center for the collection of specimens for research in military medicine and... Read More

Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum

300 Oella Avenue, Catonsville, MD

About Us:

The Park and Museum honors Benjamin Banneker - scientist, astronomer, mathematician, abolitionist, surveyor, farmer, almanac publisher - on the site of his... Read More