Description:
Nobody famous lived here, the guides at this 1820s Federal-style house will tell you. But, at various times, it was home to a doctor and his family; it witnessed the Civil War, with Union and Confederate troops passing through the streets just outside; and more than 100 orphaned girls called it home. Look for portraits of Roger B. Taney, chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and author of the Dred Scott decision, and Francis Scott Key, author of "The Star-Spangled Banner." There's also a library and a formal garden.
- © Frommer's 2012
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Ask a local about Historical Society of Frederick County
Ask Frederick Locals about Historical Society of Frederick County
Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 301 663 1188
- send email
Address:
- 24 E. Church St
- Frederick, MD 21701
Hours:
- Museum Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1-4pm; library Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Guided tours available year-round, except 1st 2 weeks of Jan
Strenuousness:
- Easy
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