Fascinating and Forgotten: Walking Tour: East and West Patrick Street and It's Hidden Secrets

This easy walking tour will cover the architecture and history of Patrick Street. We’ll walk by some famous landmarks including the Weinburg Theatre and the Francis Scott Key Hotel. We’ll also learn about notable houses like the Barbara Fritchie House, buildings, and former retail shops that line this important Frederick street. Civil War history will be included. Discover a former bowling alley, car dealership, and a hardware store dating back to the late 1700’s. Listening devices will be provided so participants can hear the guide over the noises of downtown. Students will be required to provide their own transportation to the meeting location. An email will be sent with trip details one week prior to the course date. This tour involves walking in downtown Frederick on mostly flat sidewalks for about 1.5 miles moving at a slow pace.  Rain Date - 5/30