Frederick marks milestone with birthday bash and Civil War notes
Frederick celebrated its 250th birthday with a city wide event that drew thousands for a 160 unit parade and extended viewing of original ransom notes from the 1860s. Historian Burt Kummerow called the display a powerful reminder of history while attendees shared memories and reflections.
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Barbara Fritchie Day Adds 250th Weekend Festivities
Frederick marked Barbara Fritchie Day with Civil War era events at her home while Frederick’s 250th weekend celebrations expanded the pageant. Harriet Arthur in period dress reenacted the heroine from 1862, waving a U.S. flag to challenge Confederate riders as Birch Hotz guided visitors through the Fritchie house. About 800 people toured during the weekend, with families and out of town guests. Arthur noted the enduring question of the legend and affirmed belief in her defiant stand.
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Frederick carillon bells ring as city marks 250th anniversary
Frederick city celebrates 23 new bells at Baker Park as carillonneur John Widmann leads a concert for the 250th anniversary. Volunteers and donors including Charles Main and Joseph Baker funded the project with renovations to the 70 foot tower and a new spiral staircase. Frank DellaPenna joins Widmann for the finale, honoring the community effort.
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Brunswick woman killed in hit and run on I-70
Maryland State Police report a Brunswick woman Wanda Care 39 was killed and her son William Care 19 critically injured when loose wheels from an unidentified westbound tractor trailer struck their eastbound Ford Escort on I-70 near Frederick. Wheels crossed median into eastbound lanes, car crashed across median, driver died at scene. son flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore in serious but stable condition with severe head injuries. Police recovered wheels and seek witnesses who saw a missing wheel truck on westbound I-70 call 668-3101.
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