The Historical Society of Frederick County is located in this building at 24 E. Church Street in Frederick. Built around 1820, the building served as the Loats Female Orphan Asylum from the 1880's to the 1950's. This image was taken around 1900. With historical artifacts, works of art, photographs and other materials from the past, visitors experience the county's rich history and meet interesting characters from the past. Letters, diaries, Civil War records, maps, genealogies, and books on local subjects all are available for use by historians and genealogists.
Knowledgeable staff are available to assist patrons.
For more details about the Library and for information on Reference Services, click here to visit the Historical Society Library Home Page. The Historical Society of Frederick County offers a variety of dynamic and engaging public programs that explore and celebrate the rich history of our county. The annual Lecture Series includes seven evening programs held from March through June and September through November. Unique educational programs such as Preservation Workshops and Genealogy Classes promote the study and preservation of family history. Working with the other members of the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium, the Society presents unique programs during Museums By Candlelight, held the second Saturday of December and Museum Discovery Weekend, held the first weekend in April.