National Museum of Civil War Medicine’s Walking Tours
Downtown Frederick
History is hidden around every corner. Explore downtown Frederick’s storied past with our signature walking tours.
Kick off each month from April – October with our First Saturdays Signature Walking tour series. Each month, beginning at 11:00 AM, we’ll explore a different topic, revealing different stories of the Civil War in Frederick. Click the links below to find tickets for the First Saturday tour of your choice.
But wait, there’s more! Every Saturday and Sunday from April – October, walking tours of Frederick’s hospital sites will be available at 2:00 pm. Click here to find tickets for the weekend tour of your choice.
Initially the walking tours will have limited capacity to comply with local guideline. Masks are required throughout the tour and we request that you practice strict social distancing. Tickets for all walking tours are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Click below to get your tickets today.
First Saturday Signature Tours
Experience the history of Frederick during the Civil War’s first tumultuous year on this walking tour.
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Behind every casualty is a story. Discover the stories of wounded soldiers in Frederick on this walking tour.
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Frederick saw hundreds of thousands of soldiers, surgeons, and patients pass through during the Civil War. Find out what they had to say about the city of clustered spires.
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For one week in September 1862, the Army of Northern Virginia occupied Frederick, Maryland.
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After the Battle of Antietam, Frederick became One Vast Hospital when caring for the casualties. This tour takes you to those hospital sites.
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