Fort Detrick

One of Frederick’s oldest and grandest estates, this authentic 1750s German-Georgian colonial abode now houses an architecture and history museum.

Breathe fresh air, go for a stroll or play ball at this city park, which regularly hosts concerts and events in a charming garden setting.

Gaze up at the monumental façade of Frederick’s 18th-century church and step inside to attend regular services and guided tours of the sumptuous interior.

Learn about battlefront camps, military hospital wards and medical treatments used during the Civil War as you view this museum’s intriguing displays.

Relax in Downtown Frederick’s serene waterfront park, which was designed as an urban renewal project that would save the city from possible flooding.

Explore this 19th-century cemetery to find historic gravesites, notable monuments and memorials dedicated to victims of the American Civil War.