Events, meetings and lectures are listed in chronological order. Please scroll down to see the full list of upcoming events.
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Saturday
December 7th
Traditional Village Christmas
Saturday, December 7, 10 am-4 pm
Join us for a European Christmas Market featuring Artisans, Gift Market, Holiday Bake Table, Food Trucks, Children’s Activities and Holiday Wreath Making!
Tuesday
December 10th
December CFHS Meeting
Tuesday, December 10th, 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.
Monthly meetings will require participants to register in advance. You may join us in person at the Museum of the Ironworker or on Zoom. If you plan to join us via Zoom, you can join on your computer or telephone.
If you experience any issues, please call 240-288-7396 and we will help you register.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Saturday
December 14th
Museums by Candlelight
Saturday, December 14th, noon-5:00 PM (the museum opens at 10:00 AM)
Once a year, Frederick County’s numerous historic sites and museums provide visitors with a living reminder of this area’s remarkable past. During Museums by Candlelight, special programming and hands-on fun will delight visitors of all ages, and special children’s activities are featured at most locations.
This is a FREE self-guided event. Visit many locations, or just a few, in any order. Enjoy period demonstrations, living history vignettes, hands-on crafts, refreshments, tours, music, holiday decorations and historic settings by candlelight as night falls.
Saturday & Sunday
May 17th & 18th, 2025
2025 Maryland Iron Festival
Saturday & Sunday, May 17th & 18th, 2025
More information to be announced.
Interested in being a MIF vendor? Vendor applications open on January 1st, 2025. Please check back for more information!