FiND iT FREDERiCK - Spring 2023

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The City of Frederick Parks and Recreation Department has provided citizens in the area with quality and affordable programs for over 80 years. Year-round activities include sports, fitness, and leisure for all ages, challenging and educational children’s activities, the William Talley Fitness Center, and an abundance of unique programming .

JoJo’s offers a unique new-american style dining experience with both a casual dining room and cozy tap house. Our menu features 26 rotating beers on tap, and a full bar with an excellent selection of wine, whiskey, and craft cocktails. A private dining area is also available for those looking to host special events such as rehearsal dinners and business luncheons. Varying menu specials are presented daily, and with a little something for everyone, we invite you to stop by anytime!

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As spring gets into full swing in Frederick, it’s like the whole world opens up and begins to burst with color. As I write this, streets throughout the city and county have begun to burst and pops of white, yellow, hot pink and vibrant green are showing up in unexpected places.

Springtime in Frederick is a time of renewal, which is what inspired our theme for this issue of Find iT Frederick magazine – Do something new.

With that in mind, our writers highlight new skills you can learn by taking a variety of craft classes around the county, walking or cycling tours you can try around Frederick to discover a new place you haven’t noticed before, and a new inspiring exhibit at Heritage Frederick that encourages you to look at textiles in a whole new way.

We also have a story chockfull of great tips on starting your garden growing this spring. And a feature on a quick day trip to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. You may know that it’s our neighbor to the north’s capital city, but have you ever explored all the great restaurants, museums and sights Harrisburg has to offer? We’ll tell you how.

Thanks for picking up this copy of Find iT Frederick. We hope you find it useful and entertaining and maybe you’ll be inspired by our pages to try something new for yourself this spring season!

Molly Fellin Spence, Executive Editor

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THE COVER: Amira Brooks loves to explore new shapes, colors and scents when creating her innovative candle collection at the Downtown Frederick shop Chappelle and Co. The candles on the cover are part of her sculptural retro wave series, now available in a spring colorway. Read about Chappelle and Co.’s class offerings on Page 26.

Photos courtesy of Amira Brooks, Chappelle and Co.

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CONTRIBUTORS

CHRIS SLATTERY is an avid storyteller who covered the arts and entertainment for The Gazette and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County’s CultureSpotMC and now writes for a variety of corporations and publications while procrastinating over several unfinished works of fiction.

TY UNGLEBOWER is a freelance writer, fiction author, sometime stage actor and unabashed introvert. He lives in Knoxville. You can follow him on Twitter @TyUnglebower, or read his blog at TyUnglebower.com.

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Freelance writer ELLYN WEXLER previously served as executive editor of the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County's CultureSpot online magazine and features editor for the Gazette newspapers. She currently spends her time exercising, reading novels and teaching drawing to elementary schoolchildren.

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Blacksmithing, tours, trails, and

Catoctin Furnace

Tours of the Museum of the Ironworker

Hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day are

Wednesday - Sunday, 10am-2pm and by appointment

Working blacksmith shop

Demonstrations during events and by appointment

Hikes along the African American Cemetery Interpretive Trail

Family fun at The Maryland Iron Festival

Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21, 2023

Music, children’s activities, food trucks, blacksmithing, casting and molding, “feats of strength” challenges, beer and wine garden, artist and maker market, and much more! Free

Stay in a historic ironworker’s cottage https://catoctinfurnace.org/forgeman/

Throughout history, women’s work has often been undervalued or gone unnoticed. A special new exhibit unveiled this spring at Heritage Frederick aims to remedy that for the women who’ve shaped the county’s history, one stitch at a time.

The Museum of Frederick County History inside Heritage Frederick’s Church Street headquarters is now home to the Stitches Through Time exhibition, which aims to celebrate women’s work, from farm to fashion.

Open every Wednesday through Saturday until Dec. 22, the exhibit features historic quilts from the collection of Heritage Frederick (formerly the Frederick County Historical Society).

One is a colorful album quilt made in Woodsboro in 1848 as a wedding gift for Mary Ann Hyder Bowman; another is a Triple-Irish Chain quilt made in 1858 by Ann Gore Kinzer of Johnsville and sent as a gift to upstate New York for her children’s teacher who had fled the area due to political tensions prior to the Civil War.

All photos by Molly Fellin Spence

Two 20th century quilts displayed in the hallway are examples of gift, fundraiser or “going-away” signature quilts. Stand and peruse the 714 names hand-stitched on one quilt made by the parishioners of Calvary United Methodist Church of Frederick in 1931 or the 170 names on a 1923 quilt from the Burkittsville Reformed Church of the Resurrection.

The centerpiece of the exhibit is a display of seven historic wedding gowns, demonstrating how

fashions and tastes changed from 1823 to 1901. It’s fascinating to imagine the women who created and wore these gowns, walking down the same streets we stroll today.

Nearby, a selection of dresses made by famed Frederick fashion designer Claire McCardell in the mid-20th century are on view. We’ve all marveled at McCardell’s work in pictures, but seeing it up close gives it new depth.

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Throughout the museum’s first floor, photographs, equipment, advertisements and other items demonstrate the evolution from hand-creating clothing, quilts and other textiles to the factory era and department store culture that emerged post-World War II.

A walk through the exhibit is indeed a stroll through time. Take a close look at the tiny, detailed, skilled stitchwork created beautiful, meaningful garments and home accents that have lasted the test of time.

The display is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reserve a ticket online ahead of your visit, or purchase on the day of.

Stitches Through Time exhibition

Heritage Frederick

24 E. Church St., Frederick

301.663.1188

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Experience Tacos and Tequila in the heart of downtown Frederick at Agave 137! We’ve got a place perfect for family, friends, co-workers, and sports fans. Our tacos capture flavors from all over and make for the perfect bite every time, but we couldn’t stop there. You can also try sipping through one of the 70+ tequilas and mezcal used in our vibrant cocktail menu. We have you covered with a weekly events line-up filled with specials, live music, and lively weekend nightlife. To put it simply, Agave 137 brings together people, culture, and food.

Happy Hour

Monday-Friday | 3pm-6pm: $3 Select Tacos

OPEN: Sunday-Thursday: 11 AM- 12 AM Friday & Saturday: 11 AM-1:30 AM

Eats & Entertainment

Cellar Door Restaurant is known for their seasonal cocktail menu, a wide selection of beer and wine, triple-cooked wings and slow roasted brisket.

Nightly entertainment ranges from karaoke, open-mic nights and even comedy shows. Cellar Door also specializes in accommodating private events for all occasions and offers Sunday Brunch from 11:30- 3pm.

What We Offer

Original jewelry designs

Custom design

Heirloom redesign

Repair & sizing

Ethically sourced diamonds

Cash credit for precious metals

Resetting your existing stones

Wedding and bridal jewelry

Custom memorial jewelry

We are your local, family owned you-make-it art studio offering fused glass, pottery painting, canvas painting, and wet clay to all ages! We host classes, events, & parties led by our experienced team of artists.

HOURS:

Mon. 10am-6pm Wed. 10am-6pm

Thurs.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 11am-6pm

Tues. CLOSED for cleaning /organizing 301-732-6943

Email: Us@HotFiredArts.com

Get classy

Want to learn a new skill or just have a little fun with your hands?

Frederick is the place to explore your inner craft nerd.

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As a self-described craft class-taking junkie, I’m here to tell you that Frederick County is a haven for crafty folks.

If there’s a class out there teaching you the howto of a particular crafty skill, chances are, I have taken it.

From painting pottery, canvases or wooden flowers to knitting, sewing and cross-stitching, to candle-making, flower-pressing, book-making, decoupage, scherenschnitte (that’s German paper-cutting to the uninitiated), fabric ornamentmaking, terrarium-building and pottery-throwing – I’ve delved into them all.

There’s just something so intriguing about working with your hands, creating something new and learning the behind-the-scenes of a skill that is so intriguing. And fun!

The good news is, living in Frederick means we all have access to an amazing array of creative folks who offer classes year-round on do-it-yourself skills for every level, from kids to adults.

I’ve rounded up a list of some of our favorite opportunities on the following pages.

CHAPPELLE & CO.

223 N. Market St., Frederick chappelleandco.com

FB: facebook.com/ChappelleCandle.Co

IG: @chappelleandco

Amira Chappelle Brooks made her first candle at age 10 in her grandmother’s kitchen using a set purchased from a craft store. During pandemicrelated shutdowns in 2020, she decided to pick up some candle-making equipment and began making candles for birthday and holiday gifts. In 2021 she opened a Chappelle & Co. as a small shop on Patrick Street in Frederick. Earlier this year, she expanded that shop to a Market Street storefront with a small studio in the back, perfect for candle-making classes!

Brooks has been offering themed candle-making classes to the masses for a few months now, and the popular sessions regularly sell out.

Her delightful, friendly demeanor and easygoing vibe make Brooks a great teacher for candlemaking novices. During classes, Brooks walks students through the process of selecting ideal scent combinations and explains why you should wait to pour those carefully selected scents into your hot wax until it’s the ideal temperature.

Whether you attend on your own or use the class as a date with your significant other or bestie, these candle-making workshops are a fun way to spend a few hours. You’ll gain an appreciation for the art behind creating candles and take home an 8 oz jar of your custom scent to enjoy for months to come.

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LIVEYOUNG CANDLE CO.

916 N. East St., Frederick | 240.815.7067 | liveyoungcandles.com

Another local option for candle-making fun is LiveYoung Candle Co., on East Street in Frederick.

Mother and daughter Tawny and Allie Young started their candle-making business in 2019. At their shop on Frederick’s East Street the duo offers regular two-hour classes to teach the art of candle-making. Students choose their own scents and also have the chance to choose their own vessels.

AR WORKSHOP

914 N. East St., Frederick | 301.298.9016 | arworkshop.com/frederick

Right next door to LiveYoung Candle Co., is another DIY favorite, AR Workshop. Here, you can create your own custom signage using premade templates and a selection of paints and stains. The AR stands for Anders Ruff, the last names of founders Maureen Anders and Adria Ruff, who created the company in 2010 as a graphic design/ styling/DIY blog and evolved it into hands-on workshops to help people create personalized home décor that’s both inspiring and charming.

Frederick’s branch opened in 2018 and has played host to thousands of crafters who have created their own custom-painted canvas pillows, wallhangings, framed wood projects, centerpiece wood boxes and more.

You choose your project ahead of your scheduled workshop date, so your custom stencil and supplies are ready for you when you arrive. Helpful staff circulate throughout the space to help you every step of the way. After a few hours, you go home with a piece of art, ready to hang or display in your home. This place can get addictive – there are so many different projects to choose from, you’ll probably run out of wall space before you run out of ideas.

HOT FIRED ARTS

1003 W. 7th St., Frederick | 301.732.6943 | hotfiredarts.com

At Hot Fired Arts you don’t need a reservation to get crafty. You (and/or your kids) can choose from a number of different projects to create any time you feel like it (as long as it coincides with the shop’s open hours!).

During open studio time, choose a pottery piece to paint. Once you’re done, they’ll fire it for you and you can pick it up a week later. Another option that looks super impressive, but doesn’t require a lot of know-how, is glass fusion. Create a keychain, pendant, plate, bowl, or even a nightlight. First choose a piece of glass for the background, then build onto it using square, round or rod-type pieces of colorful glass. Assembly is easy – you just use a bit of white glue to stick the pieces together. Glass fusion is similar to mosaics, but simpler. Kids and teens are welcome to give it a try, and it’s easy enough for them to master quickly. About two weeks after your visit, your masterpiece will be ready to take home.

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FREDERICK BOOK ARTS CENTER

217 W. Patrick St., Frederick | 301.228.9816 | frederickbookarts.org

The Frederick Book Arts Center has as its mission to teach the craft and techniques associated with “the art of the book.” To the uninitiated, this means letterpress printing, printmaking, bookbinding, photography and language arts. They teach it all at their light-filled location on West Patrick Street in Frederick. Workshops, camps and classes are available for kids and adults. Every member of the community can learn, intern and display their work at the Book Arts Center.

THE DELAPLAINE VISUAL ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER

40 S. Carroll St., Frederick | 301.698.0656 | delaplaine.org

You’re probably already aware of the Delaplaine and its 40,000 square-foot flagship art space in Downtown Frederick, with seven galleries displaying works by regional and national artists and event space for everything from local parties to weddings. But did you know the Delaplaine is also home to an extensive number of classes teaching everything from throwing pottery, drawing, painting, jewelry making, photography (with your iPhone!), calligraphy and even journaling to kids, teens and adults? New classes are being added all the time, so keep your eye out and your mind open to all the opportunities!

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Wernick Method Jam Camp hosted by Ira Gitlin - Held in May

20th Annual Bluegrass Academy for Kids - Held in August

SAVE THE DATE 85th Festival: AUG 17-20, 2023

Rustic Elegance & Historic Charm

Perched atop one of the highest ridgelines in Gettysburg, framed by historic wood and stone architecture and stunning views of historic Gettysburg battlefields and Hunter Lake, The Lodges at Gettysburg is a destination unlike any other in the area.

It’s peaceful here with a timeless tranquility and rustic elegance that settle you into a relaxed state of mind. Beautifully maintained grounds and lodging are surrounded by 63 acres of rolling Gettysburg countryside, the perfect backdrop for family vacations, outside-the-box meetings and romantic weddings with a dash of historic charm.

685 Camp Gettysburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 717-642-2500

www.thelodgesatgettysburg.com

Climb, swing, and zip your way through the trees at Frederick’s largest outdoor aerial adventure and zipline park.

• 16 different high ropes trails with 8 difficulty levels.

• 250 obstacles

• over 30 ziplines

• outdoor socially distant fun

9506 Old National Pike

Frederick, MD 21701

301-888-TREK

New Market, Maryland is the colonial rest stop that hasn’t lost its historical perspective. It keeps its historical charm as new relaxed, friendly dining venues and unique boutiques take root alongside established antique shops on a walkable Main Street.

www.townofnewmarket.org

FUN FUN

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Whether you’re a novice fisherman or an avid angler, Smoketown Bait & Tackle is your onestop shop for everything you need for a great day out on the water.

At the Brunswick-based business, you’ll not only find all the gear you need, but you’ll also find experts eager to help you answer all of your questions about fishing, fishing supplies, techniques, and great local fishing spots.

“Our shop takes pride in showing customers how to use any and all fishing items that customers are interested in,” says owner Anthony L. Smothers, Sr. “Smoketown Bait & Tackle is unlike your larger department stores, individual attention is given to our customers.”

The shop was originally opened in 2003, but closed due to the recession in 2011. More than a decade later, Smoketown Bait & Tackle reopened in March 2022, Smothers retired from his job with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.

“The idea to start Smoketown Bait and Tackle was originally organized by me with the thoughts of my father who was an avid fisherman who also taught me how to fish,” he said.

The shop gets its name from its location. Brunswick is known for its rich railroad history, which shaped the city located on the Potomac River for the better part of the 20th century.

Brunswick was unofficially given the name of Smoketown, and so Smoketown Bait & Tackle was born. The train tracks are only one block from the shop.

Kids through adults can shop at the store, and can expect a friendly atmosphere and personal attention.

Smoketown Bait & Tackle is an authorized St. Croix dealer, authorized agent of the state Department of Natural Resources for fishing, hunting and crabbing licenses and offers an assortment of fishing and hunting supplies for freshwater and saltwater fishing as well as rod repair and line installation.

Smothers lives and works in Brunswick and considers the city the perfect location for his shop, due to its proximity to the Potomac and the C&O Canal. He runs the shop with help from his wife, Susan.

He hopes to share his love of fishing with as many people as possible, just as his father did for him.

“I have been a fisherman since I was a child with me on my father’s shoulders,” Smothers said. “My father taught me how to fish and be patient.”

Smoketown Bait & Tackle

27 W. Potomac St., Brunswick smoketownbaitandtackle.com

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Frederick’s gardening gurus offer guidance to make your spring planting experience …

Photo by Chris Slattery

SOW AWESOME!

by Chris Slattery

The earth laughs in flowers.”

So says Ralph Waldo Emerson in his poem “Hamatreya.” But for gardeners in Maryland, growing spring flowers and plants is no laughing matter.

“This region is such a mixing bowl,” says gardening expert Trevor Mens. “We live in an area where you can have four seasons in four hours. You’ve got to be careful – let the calendar dictate, not the weather.”

Mens, who helps run his family’s garden center business, The Dutch Plant Farm in Frederick, delights in helping customers who come in looking for a planting plan. And he has some ideas that can get gardeners started, whether they’re flourishing farmers or completely green.

“I don’t want to overwhelm anybody, and I know everyone’s got their own taste,” says Mens, whose parents emigrated from the Netherlands in 1982 after a fire destroyed their original Dutch

farm. “I always want to do a four-season garden, so there’s always something to look at.”

That means bright spring flowers, summer blooms that beat the heat, trees that offer brilliant fall foliage, and bushes with bright berries and bark that will provide dramatic snowscapes when winter gets bleak.

“I love a coral maple,” he enthuses. “It’s not a cheap tree, but it’s beautiful, with leaves that change with the seasons and gorgeous red bark – and it won’t hurt a foundation.”

Mens knows that plants and buildings need to coexist. In a way, that’s the story of the Dutch Plant Farm, still a family business after 40 years.

“It’s rare for a garden center to be within the city limits,” he noted. “We just got lucky: the city built up around us.”

That benefits Frederick-based customers, he adds, who “don’t have to make a 30-minute trip to go shopping.” With the Dutch farm they get a full-service garden center and gift shop with a half-acre greenhouse.

Michael Mens, Trevor’s older brother, is a trained horticulturist who oversees the business side of things. Trevor Mens went into the culinary industry but ended up front-of-house at the family business.

“Back in 2004, in between restaurants, they needed help,” he explains. “And I’m still here today.”

He grew up working there, he adds, and learned by doing. “I’m not a horticulturist by degree, but by experience,” he says. And many of his current customers grew up with the Dutch Farm, too. The garden center’s resident macaw, Pogo, lives amid its “tropical vibe” area (complete with a koi pond and waterfall) along with other exotic birds and plants, in a spot that has attracted kids and their parents for 30 years. Pogo has a little bit to say, but not as much as Mens.

“I’m the one who’s generally onsite, the one customers talk to,” he says. And he’s got some great tips to share. First and foremost, bring pollinators to your garden.

“The bees take care of the flowers, the flowers take care of the veggies, the vegetables take care of the humans and livestock,” he explains. “No bees, no pollen; no pollen distribution – there goes all your vegetables.” Those colorful blossoms do more than just look pretty, they encourage the circle of life. And that, says Mens, “is a win-win.”

Left and top: Plant-tastic pollinators: Iberis, or candytuft, feeds the bees and butterflies, while viola and pansies add a pop of cold-weather color

Middle: Trevor Mens shows off his favorite plant, a coral maple, at The Dutch Plant Farm in Frederick.

Bottom: Inside the garden center, Pogo the Macaw holds court in the tropic zone.

Photos by Chris Slattery

TOP 10 TIPS for DIY gardeners

Tips from Trevor Mens of The Dutch Plant Farm

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Come prepared to your garden center so you can talk to staff about what you’re planning. Stand in your yard, write down your ideas, and bring pictures, measurements, and notes on where there’s sun and shade.

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Get your seeds started inside and move them outdoors. Cold crops first – greens and vegetables. Lettuce, leeks, cabbage, kale, even broccoli do better before summer’s heat sets in and they start to lose flavor. And summer flowers are much less expensive when you grow them from seeds.

Love roses? The shrub varieties are easy, cheap, and great for a burst of color, but old-fashioned hybrid or tea roses give the aroma you want to welcome guests at the door. The Dutch plant Farm offers 700 varieties of roses, so you can get exactly what you want in terms of color, fragrance, and size.

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Tulips and daffodils are great garden mix-ins, offering early blooms and great color, but they’re short lived. Buy bulbs by the bag and plant in the fall as they’ll need at least nine weeks of cold weather to bloom properly in early spring. Or get pre-grown bulbs to enjoy now, and watch them pop up again next year

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For colder months, plant pansies and viola – they tolerate lower temperatures well and can add a pop of color before anything else starts to bloom.

Gardener photos by Chris Slattery

Tips from Louisa Zimmermann-Roberts of Thanksgiving Farm

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Clean up your yard! After a mild winter, weeds are going to be out of control. Mulch, cut perennials back, and make sure all your equipment is working. Sharpen your shears and get everything lined up and ready for that first warm day when you’re gonna want to put your hands in the dirt.

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If you’re an indoor gardener it’s time to start your seeds. March 17 is the traditional time for planting potatoes and peas outside.

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Get seeds early for the best selection. Even though you won’t sow them until May 10, you’re going to want to buy them now.

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Use your iPhone to track how much sun your garden gets.

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Got deer? Get leathery plants with strong aromas, which deter them.

THANKSGIVING ALL YEAR LONG

Like Mens, Louisa Zimmermann-Roberts grew up on the family farm.

“Oh yes, I’ve been working my whole life here,” says Zimmermann-Roberts, who has a degree in painting, but decorates the landscape with flowers now, not oils or acrylics.

“My mother, Timothea Zimmermann, wanted a farm,” she explains. “We ended up here in 1979 – she was one of the first women in Frederick County to receive a business loan. She was so thankful that she called the place Thanksgiving Farms.”

With some help from her family, Zimmermann whipped her long-dreamedof farm into shape and got started in the produce business, selling vegetables at farmers markets as far afield as downtown D.C.

With that farmers market money, the family built the garden center and started to grow their plugs – seedlings started in trays and transferred to the field. “Then people stopped by, and they wanted to buy stuff; we started with a little greenhouse and then over time it just evolved to this.”

Top left: Louisa Zimmermann-Roberts takes a break from planting at the Thanksgiving Farm Garden Center.

Top: Thanksgiving Farms Garden Center offers not just plants and flowers but garden accessories and décor, gifts–even floral and herbal soaps.

Middle: No deer! Hellebores are pretty to humans, not so tasty to deer.

Left background and bottom: From pastel to hot purple and beyond, there’s a color for every taste.

By “this” she means the 56-acre, 30-greenhouse produce farm, garden center, and brewery. For gardeners, Zimmermann-Roberts recommends precious pollinators.

“Stagger your plants so you always have something blooming,” she advises. “That way you’ll have a constant food supply for the butterflies and hummingbirds.”

For them, the main recommendation is cuphea, a colorful low-maintenance bloom that loves full sun and attracts hummingbirds to its tiny, nectar-rich flowers.

“I call it ‘hummingbird crack,’” jokes ZimmermannRoberts. “I grow so much cuphea – it literally attracts them for miles around. You want hummingbirds? Buy cuphea.”

What customers don’t want, she says, is for deer to gobble up their gardens. That’s a big concern, and the remedy is planting a garden full of leatheryfoliaged, strong-smelling varieties, from lantana to lavender and everything in between.

“Angelonia, portulaca, sedum, dipladenia, sage –they’re all deer-resistant, and once established they’re maintenance free.”

Thanksgiving Farms

1619 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown 301.662.1291

thanksgivingfarmandgarden.com

The Dutch Plant Farm

151 Baughman’s Lane, Frederick 301.694.7012

dutchplantfarm.com

All photos by Chris Slattery

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FREDERICK PRIDE 2023

10TH ANNIVERSARY

SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023

10:00AM-6:00PM • CARROLL CREEK LINEAR PARK

Celebrate Frederick Pride this June with the LGBTQ+ community of Frederick and its allies. Enjoy hundreds of local business and nonprofit vendors, delicious food and drinks, drag entertainment, local musical guests, a youth pride area with activities, and more at this year’s Frederick Pride festival!

Take a self-guided tour to See Frederick with New Eyes

By Ty Unglebower

At various times I have worked as a tour guide, so naturally I understand the advantages of taking a professional tour. With the proper, well-trained guide a tour can become the most memorable component of one’s visit to any location. “Walk and listen,” is the sum of a patron’s responsibilities.

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photo by Ty Unglebower

There are distinct disadvantages to a guided tour, however. For one, tour companies have hours of operation that may not fit in with your personal schedule.

Or you may move slower than the average person for any number of reasons and find it difficult to keep up with the group. Or maybe you’d love to just skip to the next stop, but have to wait until the pre-planned tour arrives there in due time.

Acting as your own DIY tour guide eliminates these and many other drawbacks.

You can move at any speed you like, spend two hours at one spot if you want to, pay nothing and endure no traveling companions, if that’s your preference.

Now the ambitious researchers out there could design and take their own tours. I applaud that ambition. But if you happen to be in Frederick and lack that kind of impressive motivation, the Frederick Visitor Center will take care of you with their collection of self-guided tours in and around Downtown Frederick.

The fastest method to begin the adventure is with your smartphone. Simply go to visitfrederick.org. There you’ll find the maps, conveniently linked to Google directions if desired, for each tour. You have the option to switch to satellite view as well.

A list of stops, complete with photos and brief descriptions of each stop is shown with the map.

Those more inclined toward paper maps can begin at the Visitor Center itself at 151 S. East St., where printed brochures for tours are available. (While there, be sure to guide yourself through the exhibits and displays within the visitor center as well.)

The most basic tour is the Downtown Frederick Tour. With 24 stops, this tour will take you to Frederick landmarks such as the Delaplaine Arts Center , the Tyler Spite House , and Everedy Square. According to Visit Frederick, this baseline tour covers about 2.5 miles in total walking distance.

Frederick Visitor Center

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Other self-guided tours based on particular interests are offered as well. Naturally, some sites appear in more than one tour, as they overlap categories. Still, each tour remains unique as a collection.

As of this writing, self-guided tours are available in the following categories:

The History Tour has 16 stops, including the Hessian Barracks, the Barbara Fritchie House, and the Trail Mansion. This is an ideal way to take part in the 275th birthday of Frederick County in 2023, or any year.

The Public Art Trail includes 21 stops. Among them, the Claire McCardell statue along Carroll Creek, Becky the Calf bronze sculpture, and the Dinosaur Mural behind Brewer’s Alley. Each stop features a commissioned work in various media from both local and international artists.

The Carroll Creek Park Tour is 15 stops, starting at Attaboy Beer, and including additional points at the Baker Park Carillon and the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, among others.

On the subject of architecture, the Architecture Tour will guide you to notable buildings in Frederick such as the Pythian Castle, Potts House and Winchester Hall. Learn more about how and why Frederick was built the way it is.

The oft-hidden history of the African-American community is not forgotten by Visit Frederick. Take your time exploring 15 points of interest on the African American Sites Tour. You’ll visit the William O. Lee Memorial Bridge, Mullinix Park and the Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Coming in with the greatest number of self-guided stops is the Downtown Tree Tour, with 31 sites for the arbor inclined and nature lover.

Every tour is family friendly, and almost entirely on flat, paved services for ease of travel on foot or mobility assistance devices. All are free of charge. Even longtime residents of Frederick are likely to learn something new about their city from each of these self-guided tours.

Quality tour guides are informative, hardworking people, take it from me. (Remember to tip the next one you tour with.) Nevertheless, there are times when even a professional can’t replace your desire to do it yourself.

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No matter your age or interests, Thurmont has something to offer everyone for every season! The scenic beauty of the Catoctin Mountains surrounds our historic Main Street where you will find our Murals on Main, trolley car, & entrance to the Thurmont Trolley Trail. Thurmont is home to Cunningham

Falls State Park, Catoctin Mountain Park (home to Camp David), 3 wineries, 3 orchards, & 3 covered bridges. Be sure to dine in one of our locally owned restaurants! The perfect getaway so close to home. Only 60 miles from D.C. and Baltimore, 15 minutes south of Gettysburg.

Ice cream lovers, rejoice! You can now get scoops and pints of the legendary Taharka Brothers ice cream right here in Frederick, instead of traveling all the way to Baltimore to get your fix.

If you haven’t yet experienced the Baltimore-made gourmet ice cream, you’re in for a treat. Literally!

The man behind bringing the brilliant flavors to Frederick is teenager Sasha Hoffman, who opened Hoffman Brothers Ice Cream in a tiny, charming space he renovated with family friends just across Carroll Street from the downtown post office.

Only 16 when he opened the shop late last fall, Sasha was a 9th-grader when the idea began to form as “something of a class project” in his language arts class at Friends Meeting School in Ijamsville. He credits his teacher, Jill Peterson, with helping him edit his business plan and write out grant applications.

With help from a Maryland Project Restore Grant, Sasha was able to convert a long-vacant garage space into a scoop shop.

The shop is bright and inviting and filled with some of the best ice cream known to Maryland.

Taharka Brothers Ice Cream has been ranked the best by several publications and produces their rich and decadent small-batch ice cream in Hampden.

Creative flavors include Roasted Strawberry, Honey Graham, Coffee Oreo, Chocolate Love, and Caramel Crunch.

At the shop you can pick up a scoop or two on a cone or in a bowl and add toppings such as pretzels, Fruit Loops, or sprinkles. Or you can grab some pints to go and enjoy at home.

Sasha named the shop in honor of his brothers, Andrei and Val, who helped behind the scenes with technology, social media, and installing appliances, as well as sometimes helping scoop ice cream, too.

Until the summer, when Sasha will be on break from school, the shop is open mainly on weekends or evenings. Check their Facebook and Instagram pages for details on current hours.

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Take a day trip to

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for museums and brews on the Susquehanna

For day-trippers, Pennsylvania’s state capital is an easy 90-minute drive from Frederick.

By Ellyn Wexler

For day-trippers, Pennsylvania’s state capital is an easy 90-minute drive from Frederick.

Harrisburg is located on the east bank of the Susquehanna River and is known for its beauty and rich history. On foot or via short drives, visitors can experience the numerous attractions of Harrisburg’s distinctive City Island, Midtown, and Downtown areas (visithersheyharrisburg.org).

A pedestrian-only bridge connects Downtown to City Island , a 63-acre island and city park with walking paths that offer panoramic views of the Susquehanna.

While the island is small enough to walk around, visitors can see it all while riding The City Island Railroad , a miniature version of a Civil War-era steam train, or The Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat that launches daily from City Island for

45-minute sightseeing cruises May to October. The Pride is an authentic replica of the late 19thcentury steam-driven paddlewheel riverboats that revolutionized river travel and trade.

A few minutes from the Pride’s dock is FNB Field stadium, home of the Harrisburg Senators , a minor league baseball team and AA affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Their season is April through September.

Visit Harrisburg during the weekend of May 27-29 for the 56th annual Artsfest, featuring the work of juried artisans and craftsmen from across the U.S. in Riverfront Park. In addition to 16 categories of handcrafted items, the event has live entertainment, children’s activities and 25 food trucks.

Midtown’s Broad Street Market (broadstreetmarket. org; 1233 North 3rd St.) is the country’s oldest

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continuously operated market house. Founded in 1860 and spanning three city blocks, the market’s nearly 40 vendors offer handmade goods and produce, as well as prepared multicultural foods.

Susquehanna Art Museum (susquehannaart museum.org; 1401 North 3rd St.) the city’s only dedicated art museum, displays current works of local, national, and international artists, on a rotating basis. The non-collecting museum moved into the space of a former bank, and created a gallery space in its vault. Bold strokes of color and creativity transform basic building façades into rich canvases of artistic inspiration around Downtown. Visitors can add Murals & More-A Walk of Art to a smart phone home screen for an audio-led tour of Downtown’s murals, architecture, and historic sites. Two 1-mile routes are available.

At Whitaker Center for Science & the Arts (222 Market St.; whitakercenter.org), the Harsco Science Center includes KidsPlace , with a life-sized operation game, X-ray table, and Pin Ball Falls, for ages 5 and younger, as well as the all-ages Forces of Nature that examines how weather and geology affect the earth. Its STEM Design Studios Center challenges small groups of children and adults to design, test and refine projects to fulfill the day’s inquiry-based challenge. Harsco’s digital cinema show movies on a 38-foot high and 70-foot-wide screen with a five-channel, 20,000-watt surround sound system. And there’s live entertainment on the center’s 700-seat Sunoco Performance Theater’s Broadway-style stage.

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Right photo courtesy of Visit Hershey & Harrisburg

The State Museum of Pennsylvania’s (200 North 3rd St.; statemuseumpa.org) Memorial Hall boasts an 18-foot statue of William Penn, founder of the original colony. Four floors of exhibits and displays cover Pennsylvania history from prehistoric times to the present. Mammal Hall has newly restored dioramas depicting the natural habitats of the state’s wildlife, and a Pennsylvania Icons exhibit features state artists like Andy Warhol and N.C. Wyeth. There’s also a multimedia planetarium.

Next to the museum is The Pennsylvania Capitol Building (501 N. 3rd St.; pacapitol.com), a 117-year-old Beaux Arts-style National Historic Landmark. The five-story seat of government’s centerpiece is a 272-foot, 52-million-pound dome inspired by Michelangelo's design for St. Peter's

Basilica in Rome. Atop the dome is a 14-foot 6-inch gilded statue nicknamed Miss Penn and the Spirit of the Commonwealth. Free tours are available daily.

Visitors looking for beer and wine have come to the right place! Download the Brew Barons Beer Trail mobile pass for an interactive craft beer adventure featuring more than 25 breweries and tasting locations in Harrisburg and nearby. Here are a few highlights:

A combination restaurant, craft brewery and bar, and art space, The Millworks (340 Verbeke St.; millworksharrisburg.com) was constructed of reclaimed timber in Midtown’s old Stokes Millwork building. Millworks also has a rooftop beer garden, an outdoor courtyard, three art galleries, and 17 artist studios.

Left top and bottom photos courtesy of Visit Hershey & Harrisburg

Right top courtesy of The Millworks

Right bottom photo courtesy of Zeroday Brewing Company

Zeroday Brewing Company (925 N. 3rd St.; zerodaybrewing.com) transformed its original space into a dedicated production facility and opened its Taproom restaurant, event space, beer garden and small batch brewery a few blocks away in 2021. Its name refers to “a day taken during a journey in which no miles are logged, usually because the traveler has stopped in a town to resupply, rest, and reinvigorate.”

The original Appalachian Brewing Company (50 N. Cameron St.; abcbrew.com/harrisburg) brewpub – there are now six – is located in a three-story brick and heavy timber structure built circa 1915. The first and only brewery in the Downtown area, ABC offers handcrafted ales and lagers.

Tucked away in a mostly residential area, SpringGate Vineyard’s (5790 Devonshire Road; springgatevineyard.com) 60-acre farm estate has vineyards, orchards, streams, patios, courtyards, paddocks, and hop and beer gardens, as well as a tasting room, indoor and outdoor seating areas, entertainment, and rotating food trucks. Visitors can choose from among 50 varieties of wine, plus artisan beers, fruity ciders, mimosas in a bottle, sparkling wines, and wine slushies.

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Bottom and right photos courtesy of SprinGate Vineyard

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