Please excuse the multiple postings - but we don't want genealogist to miss out on this opportunity. Sat. March 16, 2013 - 10 am to 4 pm History and Genealogy - OPEN HOUSE Frederick County History Research Center (Library and Archives) Historical Society of Frederick Co., MD 24 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701 Free admission for the whole day Parking is either on the street, or in the Church St. parking deck just down the street. Access to the Library is in the basement and not handicapped accessible at this time. Rebecca Crago, Research Center Coordinator 301-663-1188 x-102 www.FrederickHistory.org As President of the The Historical Society, I am excited about next week's Open House to our Library and Research Facilities. This has been held twice a year, wavering the normal admission fee, and conducting introductory tours of the facilities to hear and see what is new to our collection and services, and understand why it is an important community resource. Serious researchers, amateur genealogists, and the plain curious are invited to see what the Frederick County Archives and Research Center - as an outreach to encourage local family and community research and interest. The Research Center holds the largest archival collection relating directly to Frederick County, Maryland history - y possessing family research and genealogical resources, original maps, local histories, periodicals, a vast collection of primary and secondary sources, and other historical documents. Special collections include the William O. Lee Collection, documenting the county's African American history, and the Margaret Myers Collection, the immense amount of collected research by the late local genealogist. The archive also includes approximately 50,000 historical images documenting residents and life in Frederick County from the advent of photography to the present day. The public is invited to browse the stacks and research materials, or take one of the informal tours offered throughout the day. Volunteers and staff will be on hand to assist researchers with their research and answer questions. The Frederick County Archives and Research Center is operated by the Historical Society of Frederick County and is regularly open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All other times (other than this open house) a $6 admission fee applies to help to support operation of the facility. Society membership includes unlimited admission to the library and all other Society museums. Note: Unfortunately at this time, the Library is in the basement - not handicapped accessible, but staff will speak to anyone interested about the collection on the first floor. Handicapped entrance is off the parking lot on the right side of the building, through the Heritage Garden of the Society. If anyone has an item from your own collection and want to learn what it is, what's it worth - check out the 14th Annual Treasured Heirloom Event (like PBS's Antique Roadshow) - Sat. March 23 - in Frederick - details on website. The Historical Society of Frederick County is dedicated to preserving and sharing the county's rich history as founded in 1892, the Society is one of the oldest and most awarded heritage preservation organizations in Maryland. For more information about the organization, membership, and upcoming programs, visit www.frederickhistory.org, email [email protected], or call 301-663-1188 x-108. Thank you, and see you next Saturday. Pepper Scotto