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Celebrate Frederick: Beyond the Garden Gates Garden Tour

Beyond the Garden Gates Garden Tour

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Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19, 2024 1 – 5 PM | Downtown Frederick & Baker Park Rain or Shine

Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 6, 2024.

For more than two decades, hundreds of garden enthusiasts have descended upon Downtown Frederick for the opportunity to explore the elegant, whimsical, and inventive gardens nestled beyond the gates of private Frederick homes each spring.

A favorite of residents and visitors alike, the Beyond the Garden Gates Garden Tour has grown to draw over 800 visitors annually and has raised thousands of dollars for local garden clubs and multiple beautification projects around Frederick.

In addition to the the stunning landscapes, visitors are also treated to a variety of discounts from downtown Frederick retailers and restauranteurs, as well as a Hospitality Center where guests are invited to enjoy light refreshments during the tour.

This year, Celebrate Frederick is pleased to be working with the Tasker’s Chance Garden Club .  More information on the club, and their many worthwhile projects is coming soon! See below for information about last year’s tour!

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Things to Do in Frederick, MD - Frederick Attractions

Things to do in frederick, explore popular experiences, tours in and around frederick.

Private Customized Tour of Washington DC with US Veteran

A Walking Tour of Frederick, Maryland - The Crossroads of Maryland

Baltimore Self-Guided Whiskey Tasting Pass

2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide

DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour

Echoes of War All Ages Ghost Tour

Capitol Hill Walking Tour with US Capitol and Library of Congress

Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour

Night Tour with Optional Air & Space or Washington Monument Entry

Small-Group Guided Tour inside US Capitol & Library of Congress

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Other Top Attractions around Frederick

What travelers are saying

• Historic Downtown Frederick
• Carroll Creek Linear Park
• National Museum of Civil War Medicine
• Monocacy National Battlefield
• Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
• Gambrill State Park
• Ballenger Creek Trail
• Frederick Visitor Center

Adult Walking Tours – Every Saturday between April and November

Walk in the footsteps of frederick’s past residents and discover their story.

Heritage Frederick offers walking tours with expert guides to lead visitors on their exploration of downtown Frederick.

Walking Tours can accommodate up to 12 people at one time. (Please note that large groups will be split into two groups for a better listening experience.)

We encourage you to reserve a space at least 2 weeks in advance.

Saturdays are pre-scheduled between April and November, and if we have the capacity to accommodate special requests we will.  The museum and garden open at 10:00 AM for walk-up ticket sales and appreciation; each week’s tour begins at 10:30 am unless otherwise noted.

Weather Policy

• Walking tours will run rain or shine.
• Please come prepared with a jacket for each participant on cooler days and water bottles for each participant on warmer days.

  *Tours will only be cancelled during extreme weather conditions such as excessive heat warnings or severe thunderstorms.

Foundations of Frederick Walking Tour

Tour Length: 90 minutes 

Experience the history and beauty of downtown as knowledgeable guides share the fascinating stories that make up historic Frederick, Maryland.   *Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701

• April 6, 2024 at 10:30 am
• April 27, 2024 at 10:30 am
• May 4, 2024 at 10:30 am
• May 25, 2024 at 10:30 am
• June 8, 2024 at 10:30 am
• June 22, 2024 at 10:30 am

Art & Architecture Walking Tour

Look at Frederick with new eyes. Experience the history and beauty of downtown as we explore some of the popular architectural styles, local art, and history. *Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701

• April 20, 2024 at 10:30 am
• May 18, 2024 at 10:30 am
• June 15, 2024 at 10:30 am

Frederick During the Civil War Walking Tour

Tour Length: 90 minutes  

Explore what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. Stories include the last Confederate invasion of the North, the ransom of Frederick, and the Battle of Monocacy.  *Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701

• April 13, 2024 at 10:30 am
• May 11, 2024 at 10:30 am
• June 1, 2024 at 10:30 am
• June 29, 2024 at 10:30 am

Murder & Mayhem Walking Tour

Explore scandalous, nefarious, and unbelievable moments from  Frederick’s past. Stories include bootlegging, bank robberies, and the case of Granville Smeltzer and Mary Nussbaum. *Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701

*Murder and Mayhem Tours are offered during the month of October.

Step-On Tour

Our trained, experienced tour guides will board your bus and guide your group back in time through 275 years of Frederick history. The tour guides will lead your group through Frederick’s historic district and past some of its most notable landmarks, such as Francis Scott Key’s memorial, the National Road, Hood College, and the Hessian Barracks. This tour is the perfect opportunity to learn and view Frederick’s past from the comfort of your motor-coach .  *Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701

African American History Walking Tour

Learn about some of the county’s outstanding sites, people, and events through a tour of the local African American community’s historical cultural and civic center. *Tours start at Burr Arts Library front steps

We’re updating this tour and hope to offer it again in 2024.

Reserve Your Walking Tour Today!

We encourage pre-registration and pre-pay but walk-up is available. Upon notification of your purchase, we will contact you regarding the availability of your preferred dates and time.

Please note that your program is not scheduled until after we have confirmed your date and time. Any questions or comments regarding your program, call us at (301) 663-1188.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations should be made in at least 72 hours before the tour. We will make every attempt to reschedule the tour. Deposits are not refundable if the tour is canceled within less than 72 hours. If we must cancel a program due to extreme circumstances such as weather, we will contact you as soon as possible. Although rescheduling is not always possible, we will make every effort to do so. In the event that Heritage Frederick cancels a tour, you will receive a full refund.

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Discover the amazing history of one of America’s great small cities in this 50-minute multimedia presentation – available as an app or in DVD format — featuring compelling narration and more than 200 archival photos.

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Experience the past through compelling narrative and vintage images that document the lives of Frederick’s first settlers; their uprising against the British crown; the injustice and ramifications of slavery; the hardships and heartache brought on by the Civil War; and the devastation of a 20th Century flood that served as the impetus for the historic district’s revitalization.

Partial proceeds of the sale of each application supports the Historical Society of Frederick County, Inc., and the Tourism Council of Frederick County, Inc.

The Frederick Walking Tour’s unique conceptual approach presents history from both a national and a local/human perspective.

The tour is comprised of seven mini-tours, each of which is dedicated to a specific theme and historical era. Each themed tour features stops that are located in close proximity to one another.

The Trail (1720-1755) The path that led to Frederick’s founding

Street of Dreams (1755-1920) The evolution of an American main street

Colonial History (1750-1790) From revolution to independence

The Civil War (1860-1865) Slavery, Secession, and strife

20th Century Frederick (1900-1930) Frederick’s evolution as a modern city

African American History (1865-1964) From segregation to civil rights

Frederick’s Rebirth (1976-Present) The city’s rise from the devastation

• Estimated Tour Time: 2 hrs
• Audio Tour: 50 min
• Route Length: 2 miles
• Number of Tracks: 46

Immerse Yourself in History

Discover Frederick’s fascinating history through our rich, multimedia presentation. A written transcript of each tour stop narration is also provided.

Tour The Way You Want To – And When You Want To

You have the option of taking all the mini-tours in chronological order or limiting your tour to those Landmarks near you.

Our GPS Feature Makes Touring Easy

The application’s GPS feature allows you to know where you are at all times–in relation to the tour stops and your location in the city.

Easy To Use Interface

The Frederick Walking Tour includes a video demonstration on how to use the application. Touch the “About” bar to watch the video before or during your tour.

Please use caution when taking this tour – always remaining at a standstill when viewing the multimedia presentation. Please use caution when crossing all intersections. iTour will not be held responsible for accidents incurred while taking this tour.

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What People are Saying

I have lived in Frederick for two years but never knew these amazing facts about the town. It taught me to appreciate the architecture of the buildings and so much more. I would recommend this for visitors as well as Frederick natives! If you want to explore America’s early history in the context of a thriving and evolving city, this is a wonderful self-guided tour. The writing is creative with a documentary-like feel and the narration is top notch!

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A wireless data plan is recommended for tablet use.

Available on DVD

Discover frederick’s history in this handsomely produced documentary that can be fully enjoyed at home..

A physical map, included with the DVD, allows you to track each tour stop.

$15.99, 50 minutes

Available for sale at these frederick stores:.

• Frederick Visitor Center
• National Museum of Civil War Medicine

Partial proceeds of the sale of each DVD supports the Historical Society of Frederick County, Inc., and the Tourism Council of Frederick County, Inc.

Frederick, Maryland

There are few downtowns in America like ours!

While walking sidewalks once traveled by Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, and Robert E. Lee–you you’ll also enjoy spectacular architecture, fun specialty shopping, imaginative special events, and great dining that will have you coming back for more.

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Historic District Ghost Tour / Cemetery History & Mystery Tour.

90+ Minute Walking Tour.

Children: (Ages 8-14)

Rated PG-13.   

NOT Recommended For Younger  Children.

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Each Purchased Ticket Includes 10% OFF COUPON for Brewer's Alley Restaurant and Brewery. Frederick's Original Brew Pub!

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2.  Once Confirmed, Purchase your Ticket(s) Directly from your Tour Guide.  (Cash Only) Tickets go on sale beginning 15-Minutes before your Scheduled Tour Begins. 

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Downtown Frederick History Tour

Explore the rich history of Downtown Frederick on this self-guided walking tour.

The Best Ghost Tours in Frederick Md and Beyond!

If you’re looking for the best ghost tours in Frederick Md and beyond, you’ve come to the right place!

Lucky for us, living in the DMV lends itself to a rich Revolutionary War & Civil War history which means lots of cool ghost stories to tell!

Whether or not you believe in ghosts or paranormal activity, each tour guide will succeed in stimulating your spooky senses!

In addition, you will have the opportunity to brush up on our area’s history at the same time!

Our spooky list of local ghost tours includes each location’s own authentic experience including:

• Most of these companies offer private tours and offer group rates too. Just call them to get more information.
• Tour Days & Times.
• The length of the tours.
• Most of the time kids are cheaper and/or free.
• Form of payment accepted.
• Whether or not a reservation is recommended or, in most cases, required.
• If the tour is pet friendly (most of them are!).

In addition, I’ve listed the tours in order by distance from Frederick, Maryland.

Heck, why not try them all?

Obviously, I’ve also included ghost tours located in Gettysburg, PA, which is featured on the Travel Channel and the History Channel for it’s spooky Civil War battle history.

Most haunted locations are open year-round, while others are just during the fall months of the year.

So, without further ado, here’s our list for all you ghost hunters!

1. Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick Tours meet in front of Brewer’s Alley 124 N Market St Frederick, MD 21701 (301) 668-8922

Touting itself as Maryland’s oldest operating ghost tours, you will be taken on a “r emarkable journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past.  Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the “Paranormal”.  Uncover politically savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War, and so much more!”

• Tour Days/Times: Fridays/Saturdays September through November
• Tour Length: 90 minute walking tour
• Adults: $12
• Students Ages 8 thru 12: $7
• Each ticket included a 10% off coupon at Brewers Alley
• Cash or check only via Tour Guides & Cash or Credit Card via Cakes to Die For Bakery.
• Reservations required.
• Not recommended for younger children.

2. Ghost Tours of Harper’s Ferry (21 miles from Frederick)

Ghost Tours of Harper’s Ferry St. Peter’s Church 100 Church St Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

“The oldest Ghost Tour in America (NOW AN INCREDIBLE 50 YEARS OLD!), is also rated as #1 in America by TripAdvisor.com.”

“The tour is a family & dog friendly spooky stories experience appropriate for most people of all ages. Stories are based on the 1977 book, “A Ghostly Tour of Harper’s Ferry”, written by Shirley Dougherty.”

• Tour Days: Mondays thru Saturdays, year-round (except dates noted on website);
• Times: 8pm.
• Tour Length: 1 hour, 45 minutes to 2 hours
• Adults: $16
• Children (ages 8 to 12): $10
• Children under 8 years old: Free
• Cash or check only.
• Pet friendly
• Reservations required during the month of October.

3. Leesburg Ghost Tours (25 Miles From Frederick)

Leesburg Ghost Tours Front of Georgetown Cafe 19 S King St Leesburg, VA 20175 571-233-1101

“Afraid of ghosts?  Frightened of things that go bump in the night?  Don’t be!  Come for a two hour stroll through downtown Leesburg and learn about paranormal research, paranormal event investigations, and see the tools of the trade first hand.  Our tours feature rich Leesburg history, demonstrations of research equipment, and a “hands-on” touch a ghost, ghostly experience!”

• Tour Days: Fridays & Saturdays from May thru October 31st.
• Tour Length: 2 hours
• Adults: $20
• Middle Schoolers: $15
• Children (ages 10 & up): $10
• Children under 6 years old: Free

4. Charles Town Ghost Tours (27 miles from Frederick)

Charles Town Ghost Tours 100 E Washington St Charles Town, WV 25414 (304) 268-8156

“Public and private haunted tours. Traditional ghost tours and Cemetery Strolls. Theme nights and Benefit nights! We do it all!”

• Saturdays (Traditional Ghost Tour or a Haunted Cemetery Stroll), 7:30 pm
• Sundays (Victorian Grave Art Tour), 2:00 pm 
• Veterans & Active Military: $10

5. Sykesville Main St. Ghost Tours (29 miles from Frederick)

Sykesville Main St. Ghost Tours

“The Sykesville, MD Ghost Tour is a staple event for the Halloween and Autumn season. Enjoy an hour long walking tour of Sykesville and hear the accounts of ghosts, spirits, hauntings… and even… sightings of Bigfoot!”

• Tour Days: 
• Times: 
• Tour Length: 1 hour
• Credit card online & Cash or Credit Card at the door.
• Pet friendly.

6. Shepherdstown Ghost Tours (32 Miles from Frederick)

Shepherdstown Ghost Tours Mecklenburg Inn ($1 off first drink after the tour! Must present ticket) 128 E German St Shepherdstown, WV 25443 301-991-0265 (Text to reserve your spot or go to their FB page under ‘Contact Us’)

“My tour is the original ghost tour for Shepherdstown started in 2013 for BooFest by me. I am a Shepherd College graduate, class of 1988. I am also a “sensitive” and have had many experiences in Shepherdstown and Sharpsburg over the past 40 years. Here is a link to our Facebook page . 

• $15 per person
• $10 per child 12 years old and younger
• 10% off your bill at Lilah after the tour. Must present ticket.
• Private Tours and Storytelling Hour available

7. Shepherdstown Mystery Walks (32 miles from Frederick)

Shepherdstown Mystery Walks 100 E. German St. (In front of the little white library) Shepherdstown, WV 25443 301-639-0351

“Concealed along the shadowy streets of Shepherdstown are stories of the dead….and the not quite dead….those ghosts who still occupy the homes and land of this beautiful, quaint town.  Stroll through Shepherdstown with a costumed guide who leads you by candlelight from one historic and haunted house to the next. Hear stories of residents who may have left this world, but not the town they lived in. This is a rich, scenic tour through historic Shepherdstown, the oldest town in West Virginia. Its’ rich history includes early settlers, French/Indian War, Revolutionary War, Civil War, building of the C&O Canal, numerous ghosts, and history of life along the Potomac River. “

• Tour Days: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, Year-round
• Tour Length: 1 1/2 hours
• Adults: $15 3 years & older
• Credit card online
• Dog friendly.

8. Civil War Ghosts (36 miles from Frederick)

Civil War Ghosts 37 Lefever Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 Across from Mr. G’s Gift Shop at “Unity Park”

Hours of Operation: Open daily, most tours begin at 8 p.m. but select days also offer a second tour at 10 p.m.  

9. Haunted Trails of Gettysburg (37 miles from Frederick)

Haunted Trails of Gettysburg 200 Sanders Rd Gettysburg, PA 17325 (248) 636-6559

“A truly unique experience in Gettysburg not like any other paratour around! You may be a skeptic but leave a believer! So much history so many ghosts! We do regular public tours on Fridays and the Saturdays we don’t have a event going on!”

• Tour Days: 7 days a week!
• Times: 8pm to 11pm
• Tour Length: 
• Adults: $30
• Recommended for children 14 and over.
• Cash only. Payments also accepted in advance through PayPal (with upcharge)

10. Gettysburg Ghost Tours (37 miles from Frederick)

Gettysburg Ghost Tours 47 Steinwehr Avenue Gettysburg, PA 17325 717-338-1818

“Taking guests along Gettysburg’s quiet dark alleys by candlelight to Gettysburg battlefield locations which were active battlefields and homes of makeshift shallow graves. Each guide has their own route and tours may visit locations such as the Lincoln Cemetery, the Farnesworth House, the Grove, the Haunted Creek Bed, the Rupp House Museum, the Dobbin House, the Jennie Wade House, the Orphanage and the Victorian Photo Studio.”

Themed, Haunted Gettysburg Ghost Tours include:

• Traditional Black Cat Tour
• East Cemetery Hill Tour
• Craft Beer & Spirits Tour ($21 per person)
• Haunted Field Hospitals Tour
• Live or Die – 10th Virginia
• Til Death Do Us Part
• Author’s Black Cat Tour ($15 per person)
• Scare on the Square
• Live or Die – Bucktails
• Back from the Dead ($12 adults, Children under 12 $7)
• Haunted Cemetery Tour
• The Lincoln Tour
• Day Time History Tour
• Tour Days: Year-round
• Times: Check calendar on their website for evenings/times offered
• Adults: $10
• Children (up to age 12): $5
• Major credit cards, cash and checks are accepted.
• Reservations recommended.

11. US Ghost Adventures Gettysburg (37 miles from Frederick)

U.S. Ghost Adventures – Gettysburg Tours meet at the front yard of Brickhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast  452 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (844) 757-5657

“Take in the charms of 19th-century life in this wonderfully preserved time capsule of a Yankee town.

While you’re there, keep an eye out for transparent skirts rustling the floorboards of restaurant patios and figments of sabers rattling the boards of white picket fences as the ghosts of slain soldiers walk home from the Battle of Gettysburg.”

• Tour Days: Daily
• Times: 10am to 10pm
• Tour Length: 1 Hour across 1 mile
• Tours start at $11
• Buy tickets online
• Pet friendly? Yes
• Reservations required

12. Baltimore Ghost Tours (50 Miles From Frederick)

Baltimore Ghost Tours – The Original Fells Point Ghost Walk & Mt. Vernon Ghost Walk Tours depart from the sidewalk outside of Max’s sidebar 731 S. Broadway Baltimore, MD 21231 (877) 293-1571

• Tour Days: Fridays & Saturdays
• Tour Length: 1 to 1 1/2 Hours
• Adults: $14
• Children (ages 8 to 12): $
• Can buy tickets online in advance or on-sit: Cash only.

13. Washington DC Haunted Tours (50 Miles From Frederick)

Washington DC Haunted Tours

Ghosts of Lafayette Park

In front of the Dolley Madison House 1520 H Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005-1003

“Our nation’s capital is rich in history and monumental democratic achievements, but behind its gates and within its corridors, a darker past is hidden. Conspiracies, crimes of passion, duels and assassinations are just a few reasons Washington’s Lafayette Park is known as “Tragedy Square.” Washington DC Ghost Tours features professional tour guides who will show you a Washington DC road map of the paranormal.”

• Tour Days: Every night, March thru Mid-November
• Tour Length: 90 minutes
• Adults: $17 ($2 military discount)
• Children (ages 7 to 11): $10
• Children 6 & under: Free
• Credit Card
• Dog friendly

Capitol Hill Haunts

Outside in front of Good Stuff Eatery Corner of 3rd & Pennsylvania Ave.SE 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Washington DC, 20003

“On the new Capitol Hill Ghost Tour, you’ll hear the stories of the feuding ghosts of past lawmakers in the House, haunted souls surrounding the Lincoln Conspiracy trials, the specters of Presidents and the curse that surrounds everything on the Hill. Uncover tales of the famous statues that dance at night in the Statuary, the disturbances at the Folger Library and the Demon Cat that torments the guards of Capitol Hill to this day. Learn the haunted history of the Supreme Court Building, the Library of Congress, and the US Capitol that the day time tours are afraid to tell!”

• Days: Every night, March thru Mid-November

Finally, let us know in the comments which ghost tours you go on and how you like them!

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5 thoughts on “The Best Ghost Tours in Frederick Md and Beyond!”

There are several other ghost tours in or near the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Martinsburg has Haunted History and Legends Tours led by Justin Stevens. He has three or more tours of interest, and is frequently adding new stories to the tours. Sharpsburg, Maryland (Battle of Antietam) also has a tour which is led by the women who offer the Shepherdstown Ghost Tours. There are tours available in Winchester, Virginia as well. So, if you live in or near the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, you can attend ghost tours in Harper’s Ferry, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Martinsburg, Sharpsburg, MD and Winchester, VA. They offer history that you won’t find in history books that is interesting and entertaining.

Thank you! This is great information!

Haunted History and Legends of Martinsburg, WV was omitted. Martinsburg is about 12 miles from Shepherdstown and Charles Town, WV. It has a Facebook page. I’ve taken the various tours offered by Justin Stevens several times over the years. He continues to add new stories to keep his tours fresh and worth another visit. Although I have not been on them yet , their are ghosts tours in Sharpsburg, Maryland (Antietam Battlefield) and Winchester, Virginia that sound interesting. If you are in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, you have several (Harper’s Ferry, Shepherdstown, Martinsburg, Charles Town, Sharpsburg) tours to entertain you. They give you historical insight that you won’t get in history books.

Thank you Richard! More great info!

Haunted trails of Gettysburg is a joke. The owners overcharge people and double book clients and refuse to refund money. You wont get any clear evidence due to the lack of respect the owners give you. They follow you around. The property is unsafe for walking around and doing investigations. Don’t waste your time or money on this place. Plenty of great places around Gettysburg to tour.

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Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick @ Brewer’s Alley

True Documented Stories of the “Paranormal” with “Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour .

Take a Remarkable Journey through Frederick’s Gruesome and Bloody Past. Nearly 300 Years of War, Executions and Revenge. Uncover Politically Savvy and Defiant Citizens, Patriots from the Revolutionary War, Beckoning Soldiers from the Civil War, and so much more! Historic Frederick – Where The Dead Come Out To Play!

Tours are 90-minutes in length and leisurely cover 1.2 miles. Not Recommended for Younger Children. 

Still cameras and flashlights permitted. No video or audio recording allowed.

Tour Stops:

•  Visit Court House Square – the “execution site” of British sympathizers, learn about their fate, and the “curse” that continues to resonate

•  Visit the “spiritual playground” of dead children whose lives were cut short by unmerciful disease and suffering

•  Unravel the mystery surrounding a mysterious man in black executed in 1781 for his loyalty to King George III

•  Find out the “devilish plan” of a “spiteful” owner of an 1814 mansion and why his “spiritual discharge” remains

•  Contemplate the reasons why Frederick’s famed Barbara Fritchie continues to guard her home from invading Confederate soldiers 158 years after her death

•  Discover why former stage hands, actors, and members of the audience refuse to be removed from their prized seats at Frederick’s historic Tivoli Theater

•  Ponder the events taking place at a private residence, now home to two families – one living, one dead

•  Be flabbergasted by what is transpiring within a former embalming site of the dead from the Civil War – now home to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine

•  Plus countless other true, documented stories of the DEAD!

May 4, 2024 7:45 PM

May 4, 2024 9:15 PM

More scheduled dates

Fees & Tickets

90-Minute Walking Tour

Children: (Ages 8-12)

Rated PG-13. Not recommended for younger children.

Event Venue

124 N Market St

64 Scheduled Dates

Brewer’s alley.

301.631.0089

www.brewers-alley.com

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Take a look inside a historic 54-room Gilded Age mansion that belonged to one of America's richest families

Posted: April 30, 2024 | Last updated: April 30, 2024

• The Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park, New York, was built by Frederick Vanderbilt in the 1890s.
• The 45,000-square-foot Gilded Age mansion is located on 153 acres of land in the Hudson Valley.
• The National Park Service offers tours of the mansion to the public.

During the Gilded Age in the late 1800s, railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt was the richest man in America with a net worth of $100 million, or around $200 billion today — more money than the US Treasury had at the time.

After Cornelius' death in 1937, his son William Vanderbilt took over the businesses and doubled his father's fortune. He died the wealthiest private individual in the world in 1885.

William's son, Frederick Vanderbilt, and his wife, Louise, purchased a 153-acre Hyde Park property in 1895. Construction on the mansion began in 1895 and was finished three years later.

The mansion and its grounds are now owned by the National Park Service , which offers tours of the property. I visited the Vanderbilt mansion in February 2023 to see its opulent rooms for myself.

The Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park, New York, was home to one of America's wealthiest families during the Gilded Age.

In total, Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt spent $660,000 to build the home (more than $23 million in today's money) and $1.5 million (around $53 million today) to furnish it.

Today, the Vanderbilt Mansion is owned and operated by the National Park Service.

Frederick and Louise didn't have children. After Frederick's death in 1938, he left the house to Louise's niece, Margaret Van Alen. The Vanderbilts' neighbor in Hyde Park, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, then suggested preserving the estate by converting it into a national park.

The Vanderbilt Mansion opened to the public in 1940, according to the National Park Service.

I bought my tour ticket at the Pavilion Visitor Center, which once served as a guest house.

The only way to see inside the mansion is through a guided tour with a park ranger.

The hourlong tours cost $15 per person and are offered daily at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. There are no reservations — tickets are sold at the visitor center on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The visitor center featured a Vanderbilt family tree and information about their other homes across the US.

The Vanderbilts' largest home, the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, features 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces .

The Vanderbilt family also had homes in New York City, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts .

The tour began outside the Vanderbilt Mansion, where our park-ranger guide told us about the construction of the 45,000-square-foot home.

The building was designed by architects McKim, Mead & White and built by Norcross Brothers. The exterior is made of Indiana limestone.

The Vanderbilts used the home as a seasonal escape in the spring and fall. It has six floors and a total of 54 rooms, according to the National Park Service .

We then walked through the front door into an opulent entrance hall.

The oval-shaped entrance hall was furnished with green marble imported from Italy.

The space was full of decorative tapestries, sculptures, and other artifacts.

Unlike most residences at the time, the mansion had running water and electricity.

Frederick used his office to manage the affairs of the Hyde Park estate.

The office contained a private bathroom that led into his den.

Frederick's den functioned as his private leisure space.

The den included a small library of books and a moose head mounted to the wall.

The dining room sat 18 people, which is believed to be the largest gathering the Vanderbilts hosted at Hyde Park.

The Vanderbilts hosted their first housewarming dinner party in May 1899, and only entertained about once per season.

It also features a 400-year-old Persian carpet, one of the largest known Islamic carpets in the world.

The carpet measures about 20 by 40 feet.

After dinner parties, guests would enjoy coffee and games of charades in the formal living room.

Decorated with antique Renaissance furniture, the living room featured Circassian walnut panels on the walls.

The ground floor also included an 18th-century-style French salon where Louise would occasionally have tea with guests or spend time alone.

Frederick and Louise had a permanent residence in Paris, which inspired the Louis XIV-style decor.

Vanderbilt butler Alfred Martin told the National Park Service that when the door to the salon was closed, "that was a sure indication that Mrs. Vanderbilt did not want to be disturbed."

A grand staircase led to the second floor.

The railing of the staircase was coated in velvet to make even climbing the stairs a comfortable, luxurious experience.

An octagon-shaped balcony overlooked the entrance hall, with a similarly shaped skylight above.

The second floor housed Frederick and Louise's bedrooms, as well as her dressing room and several guest rooms.

In the winter months, when the Vanderbilts spent time in their New York City townhouse, the home's furniture was covered with linens.

When I visited in January, the guest bedrooms were staged to appear the way they would have at that time of year. It took servants weeks to cover and uncover every item in the home with custom-made sheets.

Louise's bed was surrounded by a railing, as was often the case in royal bedchambers in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries.

In European palaces, railings around royal beds were utilized during daily ceremonies when a monarch woke up or during royal births. In Louise's bedroom, the railing was merely a decorative homage to the French architecture she loved.

Her room connected to Frederick's through an adjoining door. Frederick's room was closed for restoration when I visited.

We concluded the tour in the basement, where servants would prepare the Vanderbilts' meals in the kitchen.

The basement is also where servants stored the estate's wine and spirits, did laundry, and brought food up to the ground floor through a dumbwaiter.

The mansion employed 18 servants total.

Stepping out onto the grounds of the mansion, I could see why the Vanderbilts relished their seasonal country home.

The mansion is situated on 153 acres of land in the scenic Hudson Valley.

As our tour guide put it, "It's like they get to live in a beautiful landscape painting whenever they wish."

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Nelly Korda ties LPGA Tour record with 5th straight victory, wins Chevron Championship for 2nd major

Nelly Korda kisses the trophy while posing for photos after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nelly Korda, left, holds up the trophy after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Nelly Korda celebrates after winning the final round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nelly Korda jumps into the lake after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nelly Korda smiles after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nelly Korda hits a tee shot on the third hole during the final round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nelly Korda high-fives young fans while celebrating her win at the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Nelly Korda tees off on the sixth hole during the final round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Nelly Korda watches her shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Nelly Korda poses with the trophy after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Lauren Coughlin hits from the first hole during the final round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Brooke Henderson, of Canada, hits a bunker shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Lauren Coughlin watches her shot on the 17th hole during the final round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Nelly Korda couldn’t have imagined the incredible run she’s put together this season while at home recovering from a blood clot that required surgery in 2022.

“Because obviously then I was just more scared for my health,” she said. “Competing was kind of on the back seat. I was not thinking about competing at all. But I think all of the sad times and the health scares that I have gone through have made me who I am today.”

Fully healthy now, Korda is seemingly unstoppable. The world’s No. 1 player hasn’t lost a tournament since January, and now she’s a two-time major champion.

Korda etched her name in the LPGA Tour record books Sunday, winning her record-tying fifth straight tournament with a two-stroke victory in the Chevron Championship.

Korda joins Nancy Lopez (1978) and Annika Sorenstam (2004-05) as the only players to win five consecutive LPGA events. Her previous major victory was in 2021 at the Women’s PGA Championship.

“It’s been an amazing feeling these past couple weeks knowing that I can go on this stretch and that if I stay in my bubble and I keep golf in a sense simple and let it flow, then I can have so, so much fun out here,” she said.

Korda shot a 3-under 69 in the final to outlast Maja Stark of Sweden, who birdied her final two holes to shoot 69 and pull within one. Korda stayed aggressive on the par-5 18th, easily clearing the lake in front of the green and setting up an easy up-and-down birdie for a two-shot victory.

She had a four-day total of 13-under 275 at Carlton Woods.

Korda nearly aced the par-3 17th , with her tee shot hitting the hole and hopping in the air before settling within 10 feet. She settled for par to maintain her two-shot lead.

Korda wowed the large crowd, which followed her throughout the day, by chipping into the wind for birdie on the par-4 10th hole to take a four-stroke lead. The 25-year-old raised her club above her head with one hand and pumped her fist after the ball rolled into the hole.

Her parents — former Australian Open tennis champion Petr Korda and Regina Rajchrtova — beamed as she was presented with the trophy.

Nelly Korda smiles after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament, April 21, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

“She had a difficult ’22 and ’23 in certain ways,” Petr Korda said. “She did not win a tournament in ’23 and some things probably made her humble and (she) put a lot of work into where she is right now. Without the work and commitment, she would not be here. So seeing that, I’m very happy.”

Korda’s older sister, Jessica, is a six-time LPGA winner who’s taking a break from golf after giving birth to her first child.

Korda took home $1.2 million from a purse of $7.9 million, a significant increase from last year’s purse of $5.2 million. That brings her season earnings to $2,424,216 and her career earnings to $11,361,489.

Winners had been jumping into Poppie’s Pond off the 18th green at Mission Hills since 1988, and Korda became the second to do it in Texas by doing a cannonball off a small dock into brown-tinged water. World No. 2 Lilia Vu was first to jump into the pond here after her win last season. Vu withdrew from this year’s tournament before the first round after experiencing “severe discomfort” in her back during warmups.

While still shivering from her post-win plunge Sunday, Korda confirmed she’ll be competing in the JM Eagle LA Championship next week in Los Angeles. She was then asked about the possibility of becoming the first to ever win six straight LPGA tournaments.

“I’m going to enjoy this right now and then I’ll think about that,” she said. “But yeah, it’s been an amazing time. Hopefully keep the streak alive. But I’ve been so grateful to compete week in and week out and get the five in a row, too.”

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is on a similar tear, on his way to a fourth victory in five starts until rain interrupted the final round of the RBC Heritage . He couldn’t help but check in on Korda.

“I actually was checking the scores this afternoon when we were in the rain delay,” he said. “I’m extremely happy for her and proud of her. That’s some pretty special stuff. It’s been a treat to watch.”

Korda entered the last round one shot off the lead after completing the last seven holes of the weather-delayed third round early Sunday morning on a windy and unseasonably cool day. She was wiped out after her big win because she’d been up since 4 a.m. to prepare for the end of the third round.

She birdied two of her first four holes to take the lead. Lauren Coughlin birdied Nos. 13 and 14 to get within two strokes, but bogeys on the 16th and 17th holes put her four behind. She shot a final-round 68 to finish tied for third with Brooke Henderson.

Coughlin got emotional when discussing her best finish in a major.

“It’s really cool to see all of the work that I’ve put in, especially with my putting and my short game, and putting specifically showed off this week, as well,” she said.

Henderson was tied with Korda for second to start the last round after she shot a 64 in the third round to set a scoring record for the tournament since its move from Mission Hills, California, to Texas last year. But the Canadian, who has 13 LPGA wins with two majors, also faltered early in the final round, with a bogey and a double bogey in the first four holes.

Haeran Ryu of South Korea shot a bogey-free 67 to enter the final round leading Korda by one. But the 2023 Rookie of the Year bogeyed the first two holes of the fourth round. She closed with a 74 and finished fifth.

Eighteen-year-old amateur Jasmine Koo provided an unlikely highlight on the 18th hole. Her second shot bounced off the advertising board in the water and back into play. She ended up with a birdie to shoot 71.

AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, contributed to this report.

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