Events for October 2024

Saturday, October 5th We'll start off by meeting at the JC Penney parking lot at the Valley Mall where we'll depart Hagerstown from this location by bus at 9:00 AM. We will retrun to this location by 3:30 PM Guests should plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. Our group will first head east to visit the Catoctin Historical Society and Catoctin Furnace. Here we’ll take an hour tour of the site and see the museum. Next, we’ll make our way to Fort Ritchie, where we’ll arrive at the Ft. Ritchie Museum and meet up Museum Director, Katy Self. Guests can tour the museum and then we’ll take a slow driving tour around the Ft. Ritchie complex to learn about the fort’s fascinating history first hand. After Ft. Ritchie, we’ll end our day with a brief visit at Pen Mar Park and Museum. We’ll depart Pen Mar Park and continue on the bus for a driving survey of the Catoctin landscape, noting other nearby sites in the area, such as the Mt. Aetna Iron Furnace and the Great Cave in Cavetown. Price per guest is $50 for WCHS members and $65 for non-members. Includes lunch, snacks and travel. Non-member tickets include a complimentary WCHS individual membership. […]

A staff genealogy researcher will be onsite for one-on-one genealogy consultations. From beginner to expert, our genealogist can help you out! The kinship Family Heritage Research Center is the only dedicated genealogy center in Washington County and is a “go-to” spot to learn more about the rich history of the area’s founding, industrial roots, and family ties. Consultations are Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and are geared for a full range of research experience. If you are a kinship member, your consultation is free. Walk-ins are welcomed, and you may pay at the door. Call 301-797-8782 or email info@washcohistory.org for more information about our genealogical services.

A staff genealogy researcher will be onsite for one-on-one genealogy consultations. From beginner to expert, our genealogist can help you out! The kinship Family Heritage Research Center is the only dedicated genealogy center in Washington County and is a “go-to” spot to learn more about the rich history of the area’s founding, industrial roots, and family ties. Consultations are Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and are geared for a full range of research experience. If you are a kinship member, your consultation is free. Walk-ins are welcomed, and you may pay at the door. Call 301-797-8782 or email info@washcohistory.org for more information about our genealogical services.