On September 2, 1868, The Maryland Asylum for The Deaf and Dumb opened at the Hessian Barracks with 36 students. William D. Cook was the superintendent. It is now called the Maryland School for The Deaf. On September 2, 1923, Beth Sholom Synagogue was dedicated in the renovated Elks Lodge on the south side of the unit block of West Second Street in Frederick. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net> Wasps1965@comcast.net