Museums by Candlelight

Schedule

Sat Dec 13 2025 at 12:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Museums and historic sites through Frederick County, MD | Frederick, MD

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Step back in time and explore Frederick County’s storied past during Museums by Candlelight - a FREE, self-guided history event that’s been a local favorite for over 30 years.
Experience period demonstrations, living history, hands-on crafts, festive refreshments, tours, music, and twinkling candlelit decor as night falls. Visit as many participating historic sites and museums as you like, in any order you choose!
Hosted by the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium and supported by Visit Frederick.
Full event details will appear here in November 2025: https://www.visitfrederick.org/events/annual-events/museums-by-candlelight/
Invite your family and friends to join in this enchanting celebration of Frederick County’s culture and history - don’t miss out!
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Museums and historic sites through Frederick County, MD, Frederick, United States

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