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Lunch and Learn: Frederick’s “Stories in Stone”

Frederick’s Mount Olivet Cemetery is “a museum without walls.” Opened in 1854 as part of the famed "Garden Cemetery Movement," Mount Olivet was clearly a progressive endeavor for a small town such as Frederick at the time. Today, Mount Olivet remains active as a site of over 40,000 burials while readily welcoming "tombstone tourists," family genealogists and reverent recreation lovers. As a mirror on Frederick’s past, it reflects people buried here having unique ties to local, state and national events. Cemetery historian and preservation manager Chris Haugh will discuss the...

Midnight Madness

The first two Thursdays of December from 4 pm until Midnight and the third Thursday of December from 4 pm until 11 pm. Residents and visitors are invited to stroll along Main Street, West Street, Maryland Avenue, State Circle, Market Space and Dock Street from 4 PM until Midnight to support local businesses. When we Shop Local, we reinvest in our community and help our downtown businesses thrive. Check out all the stores, galleries, and boutiques throughout the downtown area.