Frederick was a regional market and industrial center well into the 20th century. During the Civil War, Frederick was witness to three Confederate invasions, thirty-eight skirmishes and two major battles (South Mountain and Monocacy) as hundreds of thousands of soldiers marched through the community.
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Brunswick, MD
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Brentsville, VA
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Boonsboro, MD
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Bluemont, VA
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Barboursville, VA
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Frederick Historic District
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Buckland Historic District
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The site now known as Buckland had long been a site of significance for trade and transportation, due to its position on Broad Run and its relationship to a network of pre-colonial Indian paths that extended north-south through several eastern states.
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre
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A former Prince William County seat, this historic area served as a hub for activity for more than 75 years. The Brentsville site consists of 28 acres with five historic buildings and various archaeological sites.
James Madison Museum of Orange County Heritage
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A unique presidential, multi-cultural and agricultural museum; the first in the U.S. to honor James Madison, Jr. Our collection consists of a diverse mix of artifacts that includes documents, textiles, farm equipment, conveyances, presidential artifacts and a 1733 tenant farmhouse built for Alexander Spotswood. Our exhibit rooms: Presidents, Black History, Native American, Hall of Agriculture […]