Frederick Co. History
In the Spring and Summer of 1861, Maryland legislators met outside of Annapolis. In what city did they meet?
Who did Francis Scott Key rescue from the British?
Dr Beanes
What year did the Civil War start?
1861
Who were the Hessians?
German Soldiers
What is the mountain range that stretches across the eastern United States?
Appalachian Mountains
How was the Worthington house and yard used during the Battle of Monocacy?
Hospital
What is the state flower of Maryland?
Black Eyed Susan
How many states does the National Road go through?
6
What term do we use for a person who is a member of a community, state or country?
Citizen
What line of longitude divides the world in half?
Prime Meridien
The Battle of West Frederick took place shortly before the Battle of Monocacy. On what date did it take place?
July 7 or July 7, 1864
What famous author lived in Baltimore and wrote horror and mystery stories?
Edgar Allen Poe
What woman made the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812?
Mary Pickersgill
What important document in our nation's history was signed by William Paca?
The Declaration of Independence, as representative of Maryland
What legendary city was Coronado looking for?
Seven Cities of Gold
What was the name of the railroad junction three miles south of Frederick that was guarded by Union troops throughout the Civil War?
Monocacy Junction
When was the first burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery?
1854
Other than writing his diaries, why was Jacob Engelbrecht an important Frederick citizen?
Jacob Englebrecht
What is militia?
Any army made of citizens who train for battle
What do you call the power of the President to deny a bill passed by Congress?
Veto
Which of the spires is the tallest in Frederick?
The Evangelical Lutheran Church (150ft)
What year was The Historical Society of Frederick County (now Heritage Frederick) founded? 1892 Which entire town in Fred
1892
The Emancipation Proclamation did not apply to Maryland since it was not a Confederate state, so when and how did slavery end in Maryland?
A year later, Maryland wrote a new constitution which made slavery illegal
During which protest did the colonists dress as Native Americans?
Boston Tea Party
Who was the Native American woman who guided Lewis and Clark's expedition?
Sacagawea