A Walking Tour of Frederick, Maryland - The Crossroads of Maryland
Don Burgess
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marilynmM3424RG
7 days ago
Our multigenerational family had a wonderful time on this delightful and informational tour of Frederick. We were all impressed with our guide's vast treasure trove of facts and stories about Frederick. The grandchildren were especially grateful for the tip on a delicious candy store in the area. We highly recommend this educational and fun tour.
I’m Don Burgess, a Frederick resident interested in sharing my passion for heritage tourism and historic preservation as they contribute to preserving and creating a city’s “Sense of Place.” I’ve been a history buff of this region for years, and my role on Facebook as Frederick Tour enables me to combine my love of things old with my skills with things new. I’m a semi-professional photographer who has photographed, shown, and sold images of Frederick, Harpers Ferry, and other regions. See more details about tour in itinerary below and at fredericktour.org We can give tours year round. If it is raining/snowing (light) and you still want to take the tour, we can do that. If it is raining/snowing (hard), we can do a virtual "tour" indoors (groups of 8 or less). Upon request, we can offer theme tours such as churches, architecture, or Civil War, or even photo shoots.
Departure Point
- In front of Church Street Parking Garage
Return Details
- In front of Church Street Parking Garage
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Winchester Hall
12 E Church St, Frederick, Maryland
Winchester Hall / Frederick Female Seminary / Women's College of Frederick. At this stop, we first provide an overview of Frederick from its founding in 1745 to the Civil War to the present day in order to provide context for all of the stops. See a 180 year old girls school that went through several closures, but still exists today as an important part of our heritage.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Heritage Frederick
24 E Church St, , Frederick, Maryland
Loats Female Orphan Asylum / Protestant Episcopal Orphan Home. This is a short stop about two orphanages operated for 75-100 years by the Lutheran and Episcopal churches. Although long gone, their legacies live on with foundations providing college scholarships for needy youth.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Evangelical Lutheran Church
31 E Church St, Frederick, Maryland
We will learn about the oldest congregation (almost 300 years) responsible for founding Frederick, see the iconic Twin Spires, and see a photo of the sanctuary with some great German engineering during the Civil War.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ
15 West Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701
This is ground zero for the founding of Frederick. Learn how a congregation of initially 100 German immigrants, beginning in 1746, with its leader the amazing John Thomas Schley, turned "Fredericktowne" in just 15 years from just a place on a piece of paper into a thriving place, the Crossroads of Maryland, a center of commerce and a waypoint for travelers.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: City Hall Of Frederick
101 North Court Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Courthouse Square has lots of history from Colonial times through the Civil War and up to modern times. We will do almost a 360 around Courthouse Square covering many points of interest. Was the burning of the second courthouse an accident? What's the truth about the legend of the law offices of Francis Scott Key (author of the Star Spangled Banner) and Roger Brooke Taney (Chief Supreme Court Justice)? See the jumbo identical McPherson/Brien houses built in 1817.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: BARBARA FRITCHIE CLASSIC
797 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Hear about the Legend of Barbara Fritchie during the Civil War
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Carroll Creek Linear Park
Frederick, Maryland
Walk up and down Carroll Creek and see the sights
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Baker Park
121 N Bentz St, Frederick, Maryland
A great resource for the City of Frederick
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Frederick
Frederick, Maryland
Join us for a walk through Historic Downtown Frederick, Maryland. The City of Clustered Spires. Discover the city’s rich historical and cultural heritage — from the early German settlement of “Fredericktowne” in 1745, through bustling industry and devastating floods, to the revitalized city of today. This 2-hour, 1.2-mile walking tour comprises 12 stops and about 60 points of interest. (The tour can be made shorter or longer upon request). We will visit churches whose congregations have worshiped in Frederick for nearly 300 years, places critical to rebellion before the Revolutionary War and secession during the Civil War, buildings that served as part of Frederick’s “One Vast Hospital” for soldiers after the Battles of South Mountain and Antietam, schools that have been a part of Frederick’s legacy for more than 200 years, and recent revitalization efforts ensuring that Frederick thrives into the future. The last stop will be at the "Square Corner" — The Crossroads of Maryland.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- English guide
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Don Burgess in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
I’m Don Burgess, a Frederick resident interested in sharing my passion for heritage tourism and historic preservation as they contribute to preserving and creating a city’s “Sense of Place.” I’ve been a history buff of this region for years, and my role on Facebook as Frederick Tour enables me to combine my love of things old with my skills with things new. I’m a semi-professional photographer who has photographed, shown, and sold images of Frederick, Harpers Ferry, and other regions. See more details about tour in itinerary below and at fredericktour.org We can give tours year round. If it is raining/snowing (light) and you still want to take the tour, we can do that. If it is raining/snowing (hard), we can do a virtual "tour" indoors (groups of 8 or less). Upon request, we can offer theme tours such as churches, architecture, or Civil War, or even photo shoots.
Departure Point
- In front of Church Street Parking Garage
Return Details
- In front of Church Street Parking Garage
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Winchester Hall
12 E Church St, Frederick, Maryland
Winchester Hall / Frederick Female Seminary / Women's College of Frederick. At this stop, we first provide an overview of Frederick from its founding in 1745 to the Civil War to the present day in order to provide context for all of the stops. See a 180 year old girls school that went through several closures, but still exists today as an important part of our heritage.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Heritage Frederick
24 E Church St, , Frederick, Maryland
Loats Female Orphan Asylum / Protestant Episcopal Orphan Home. This is a short stop about two orphanages operated for 75-100 years by the Lutheran and Episcopal churches. Although long gone, their legacies live on with foundations providing college scholarships for needy youth.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Evangelical Lutheran Church
31 E Church St, Frederick, Maryland
We will learn about the oldest congregation (almost 300 years) responsible for founding Frederick, see the iconic Twin Spires, and see a photo of the sanctuary with some great German engineering during the Civil War.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ
15 West Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701
This is ground zero for the founding of Frederick. Learn how a congregation of initially 100 German immigrants, beginning in 1746, with its leader the amazing John Thomas Schley, turned "Fredericktowne" in just 15 years from just a place on a piece of paper into a thriving place, the Crossroads of Maryland, a center of commerce and a waypoint for travelers.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: City Hall Of Frederick
101 North Court Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Courthouse Square has lots of history from Colonial times through the Civil War and up to modern times. We will do almost a 360 around Courthouse Square covering many points of interest. Was the burning of the second courthouse an accident? What's the truth about the legend of the law offices of Francis Scott Key (author of the Star Spangled Banner) and Roger Brooke Taney (Chief Supreme Court Justice)? See the jumbo identical McPherson/Brien houses built in 1817.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: BARBARA FRITCHIE CLASSIC
797 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Hear about the Legend of Barbara Fritchie during the Civil War
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Carroll Creek Linear Park
Frederick, Maryland
Walk up and down Carroll Creek and see the sights
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Baker Park
121 N Bentz St, Frederick, Maryland
A great resource for the City of Frederick
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Frederick
Frederick, Maryland
Join us for a walk through Historic Downtown Frederick, Maryland. The City of Clustered Spires. Discover the city’s rich historical and cultural heritage — from the early German settlement of “Fredericktowne” in 1745, through bustling industry and devastating floods, to the revitalized city of today. This 2-hour, 1.2-mile walking tour comprises 12 stops and about 60 points of interest. (The tour can be made shorter or longer upon request). We will visit churches whose congregations have worshiped in Frederick for nearly 300 years, places critical to rebellion before the Revolutionary War and secession during the Civil War, buildings that served as part of Frederick’s “One Vast Hospital” for soldiers after the Battles of South Mountain and Antietam, schools that have been a part of Frederick’s legacy for more than 200 years, and recent revitalization efforts ensuring that Frederick thrives into the future. The last stop will be at the "Square Corner" — The Crossroads of Maryland.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- English guide
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Don Burgess in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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