Fort Frederick State Park Complex
Calendar of Events
2008

For additional information regarding any event, contact Fort Frederick State Park at 301-842-2155.


Garrison Weekend - 1stVirginia
April 5 - 6
Members of the 1st Virginia will garrison the fort and demonstrate the life of Continental soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm.


British Revolutionary War
Garrison Weekend
April 12 - 13
Members of the 17th Foot, 33rd Foot, and 76th Foot will garrison the fort and demonstrate the life of Continental soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm.


18thCentury Market Fair
April 24 - 27
Now in its 14th year, the Market Fair features the best artisans, craftspeople and sutlers together with an 18th Century encampment. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Thur, Fri and Sat, and 9 am to 3 pm Sun.


Woodmont Open House/
WCAMHS Museum Ramble
May 3
Showcasing the picturesque Woodmont Lodga and surroundings, the open house enables visitors to hear stories of the early days of conservation and wildlife management in Maryland. Conservation organizations will display information while volunteers answer questions and describe some of the vivid history of the property. Hours are from 10 am to 3 pm.


French and Indian War Muster
May 17 - 18
French, British and American Indian reenactors assemble for a weekend of living history and tactical demonstrations commemorating Fort Frederick’s role in the French and Indian War. Period crafts and vendors will also be available. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm.


Women in the Outdoors
June 6 - 8
The National Wild Turkey Federation and DNR sponsor this annual event to introduce women to outdoor skills. There is a service charge and registration is limited for this activity. Event takes place at the Woodmont Lodge. For information or to register, call 410-751-1722 or e-mail melodys@verizon.net.


Brigade of the American Revolution
Firelock Match and Tactical Exercise
June 7 - 8
The Brigade of the American Revolution, a National organization composed of British, American, French and German reenactment units, will encamp at Fort Frederick. The weekend will feature a variety of living history demonstrations, including live firing demonstrations and tactical demonstrations. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm.


Artillery Program
June 21 – 22
Learn about the role that cannons played in the Fort’s history. Firing demonstrations of an 18th century 6-pound cannon are featured throughout the weekend. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm.


Garrison Weekend - Joshua Beall's Co.
July 12 – 13
Members of Beall’s Company will garrison the fort, perform living history demonstrations and explain the life of soldiers during the French and Indian War. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm.


Artillery Program
July 26 - 27
Learn about the role that cannons played in the Fort’s history. Firing demonstrations of an 18th century 6-pound cannon are featured throughout the weekend. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm.


Garrison Weekend - Joshua Beall's Co.
August 16 - 17
Members of Beall’s Company will garrison the fort, perform living history demonstrations and explain the life of soldiers during the French and Indian War. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm.


Artillery Program
August 23 - 24
Learn about the role that cannons played in the Fort’s history. Firing demonstrations of an 18th century 6-pound cannon are featured throughout the weekend. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm.


Garrison Weekend - Joshua Beall's Co.
September 6 - 7
Members of Beall’s Company will garrison the fort, perform living history demonstrations and explain the life of soldiers during the French and Indian War. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm.


Woodmont Open House
September 20
Showcasing the picturesque Woodmont Lodge and surroundings, the open house enables visitors to hear stories of the early days of conservation and wildlife management in Maryland. Conservation organizations will display information while volunteers answer questions and describe some of the vivid history of the property. Hours are from 10 am to 3 pm.


Artillery Program
September 27 - 28
Learn about the role that cannons played in the Fort’s history. Firing demonstrations of an 18th century 6-pound cannon are featured throughout the weekend. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm.


Garrison Weekend - Cresap’s Co.
October 11 - 12
Members of Cresap’s Company will garrison the fort, perform living history demonstrations and explain the life of soldiers during the French and Indian War. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm.


Artillery Program
October 25 - 26
Learn about the role that cannons played in the Fort’s history. Firing demonstrations of an 18th century 6-pound cannon are featured throughout the weekend. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm.


Ghost Walk
October 25
Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Frederick State Park, Inc. Take a walk through the haunted forest, fort, and barracks. All visitors who arrive and are in line by 9:00 o.m. will have an opportunity to experience the walk. for information, call 301-842-2155.