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Tuesday
June 9th
June CFHS Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, June 9th, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
By tradition we do not hold an August meeting.
We will hold a hybrid meeting. You may join us in person at The Museum of the Ironworker or on Zoom where you can join via computer or telephone. If you experience any issues, please call 240-288-7396 and we will help you register.
After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with meeting details. You only need to register once, and you’ll stay registered through January 2027. The email will include a Zoom link you can add to your calendar to join the meeting every second Tuesday of the month. This format avoids sending a new link each month.
Friday
June 19th
Juneteenth Commemoration
Friday, June 19th, 2026
3:00 PM (guided hike) | 6:00 PM Juneteenth Commemoration (meet at the Museum of the Ironworker)
All are welcome
Schedule
3:00 pm Guided Hike
Join a park ranger at Catoctin Mountain Park’s Hog Rock Trail parking lot at 2:45 pm for a guided tour, exploring the regional history of slavery and emancipation on this 161st anniversary of Juneteenth.
6:00 pm Juneteenth Commemoration the Museum of the Ironworker
12610 Catoctin Furnace Road
Greetings
Elizabeth Comer, CFHS President
Crystal Claggett, Descendant Friends Group President
Wreath laying and remembrance of enslaved in the Museum of the Ironworker & Procession to Cemetery Overlook
Wreath laying, bell ringing, & reading of the names of Catoctin Furnace enslaved skilled ironworkers
Representatives of Scouts BSA Troop 270
Vespers
Harriet Chapel
Refreshments courtesy of the Thurmont Lions Club
Parking/meeting point for the hike with CATO Rangers
Hog Rock Parking Lot
Please arrive at the parking lot by 2:45 PM for the 3:00 PM hike
Click here to redirect to CATO parking lot website. Scroll down to Hog Rock Parking Lot for more information
Friday & Saturday
July 3rd & 4th
Fourth at the Furnace
Friday & Saturday,July 3rd & 4th, 2026
More information coming soon.
Friday & Saturday,
October 9th & 10th
Fallfest
Friday & Saturday, October 9th & 10th, 2026
More information coming soon.
Saturday
October 17th
Spirits of the Furnace
Saturday, October 17th, 2025
More information coming soon.
Friday - Sunday
December 4th-6th
A Revolutionary Christmas (in coordination with Landmarks Foundation)
Friday to Sunday, December 4th to the 6th, 2026
Friday, December 4 at 7 PM
Saturday, December 5 at 2 PM & 7 PM
Sunday, December 6 at 2 PM
More information coming soon.
Saturday
December 5th
Traditional Village Christmas
Saturday December 5th
More information coming soon.
Saturday & Sunday
May 16th & 17th
2027 Maryland Iron Festival
Saturday and Sunday, May 16th & 17th
Saturday, 10am to 6pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm
More information coming in the new year!
Please Note: Each year this event has a road closure and all visitors park offsite. Park a the Manor Parking Lot located at 6709 Cunningham Falls Park Rd Thurmont, MD 21788 and take the accessible, free shuttle to the event or walk the trail.
