Rosehill History
Approximately what year was Rose Hill Manor built?
1790
Name three types of buildings on the Rosehill Estate
A manor house, icehouse, log cabin, blacksmith shop, carriage collection, and two barns
How many 7th graders went on the trip?
200
Who originally drew the plans for Frederick County?
Daniel Dulaney
What was the family name of the original occupants and builders of Rose Hill Manor?
Grahme (John and Ann)
How many acres is the Rosehill Estate?
43.3
How many buses did the trip use?
6
What was the original name of the land that became Frederick County?
Tasker's Chance
What future governor of Maryland named the property "Rose Hill"
Thomas Johnson
What types of skills are demonstrated at Rose Hill?
Carding wool, making spices, farming, care of livestock, and blacksmithing,
How many teachers and chaperones were there?
36
In what year did Frederick County buy 50 acres from Rose Hill to build TJ Middle and High Schools?
1964
In what year did Rosehill Manor become a national historic place?
1971
What building was farthest from the Manor House?
Farm and Family Building
Who carried the medicine bag?
Mr. Duncan
What famous capitol city did Governor Thomas Johnson be the first to give it its name?
Washington DC
What did the Johnson and Grahme families own in the early years that was controversial?
Slaves (11 in 1790, 24 in 1830)
What exhibit building was closest from the Manor House?
Ice House
How far is Rose Hill Manor from Monocacy Middle in miles if you drive?
2.4 Miles
Who owns Rose Hill Manor today?
Frederick County