Preserving the heritage of Myersville, Wolfsville, and the historic surrounding communities since 2015. Join us.
2024 Upcoming Events
- April 20th: Mt. Zion Cemetery Tour (rain date April 27), 1 pm. Historic Mt. Zion Cemetery saw its first burials in the decade before the Civil War. Since that time, the good, the bad, and the brave of the Myersville area have come to rest in this peaceful burial place. Costumed historians will talk about some of these people and how their stories connected to the wider, and often colorful, history of the Myersville-Wolfsville area.
Tickets are not required, but this is a fundraiser for the historical society. The suggested donation per person is $10, but if you wish to contribute more, it is both welcome and tax deductible. Help us preserve our history! Please meet in the cemetery, where your guides will greet you.
- April 24th: The Rural Roads of Frederick County, 7 pm.
- May 17th: Furniture makers of the Myersville-Wolfsville area, 7:30 PM in the fire hall
-May 22nd: Show and Tell: Attendees are invited to share family keepsakes, stories, photos, and treasures, 7:30 pm
- June 1st and 2nd: Country Roads and Gardens Tour. Enjoy a delightful day exploring charming country roads and beautiful gardens throughout the picturesque Maryland mountains and valleys of Middletown, Myersville, Wolfsville, and Smithburg! This self-guided driving tour will take you to eight or more lovely garden spots to take in the natural beauty of history rich farmlands, memorial gardens, extensive landscapes, woodlands, private outdoor residences, and school educational gardens. In addition to the inspiring gardens, various locations will also feature "en plein air" artists, musicians, food trucks, specific garden activities and other garden and craft products from local vendors available for purchase. The MWAHS will provide a local display at the Myersville Town Hall on Main Street, Myersville, and will be the exclusive location to purchase tour tickets during the tour weekend in person (at a higher price of $30).
Tickets for Saturday: https://bit.ly/3TUBkKa
Tickets for Sunday: https://bit.ly/3JeA0NA
- June 26th: “The Last Full Measure of Devotion”: Stories of Myersville-Wolfsville area’s Civil War veterans, 7 pm
- July 24th: Show and Tell: Attendees are invited to share family keepsakes, stories, photos, and treasures, 7 pm
- August 28th: Show and Tell: Attendees are invited to share family keepsakes, stories, photos, and treasures, 7 pm
- September 25th: Local Road Names, 7 pm
- September 27th: Myersville’s Famous Tar and Feathering Incident, 7:30 PM in the fire hall
- October 5th: Museum For A Day, Town Hall, 10-4 pm.
- October 23rd: George Alfred Townsend – Civil War Correspondent and Best-selling Novelist, 7 pm
- October 25th and 26th: Evening Walking Tours – “Historic Myersville: The Colorful Past of a ‘Sleepy’ Maryland Town”
- December 4th: Annual Business Meeting
- December 14th: Country Church Christmas Tour
(Check our Facebook page for full descriptions and program changes.)
- April 20th: Mt. Zion Cemetery Tour (rain date April 27), 1 pm. Historic Mt. Zion Cemetery saw its first burials in the decade before the Civil War. Since that time, the good, the bad, and the brave of the Myersville area have come to rest in this peaceful burial place. Costumed historians will talk about some of these people and how their stories connected to the wider, and often colorful, history of the Myersville-Wolfsville area.
Tickets are not required, but this is a fundraiser for the historical society. The suggested donation per person is $10, but if you wish to contribute more, it is both welcome and tax deductible. Help us preserve our history! Please meet in the cemetery, where your guides will greet you.
- April 24th: The Rural Roads of Frederick County, 7 pm.
- May 17th: Furniture makers of the Myersville-Wolfsville area, 7:30 PM in the fire hall
-May 22nd: Show and Tell: Attendees are invited to share family keepsakes, stories, photos, and treasures, 7:30 pm
- June 1st and 2nd: Country Roads and Gardens Tour. Enjoy a delightful day exploring charming country roads and beautiful gardens throughout the picturesque Maryland mountains and valleys of Middletown, Myersville, Wolfsville, and Smithburg! This self-guided driving tour will take you to eight or more lovely garden spots to take in the natural beauty of history rich farmlands, memorial gardens, extensive landscapes, woodlands, private outdoor residences, and school educational gardens. In addition to the inspiring gardens, various locations will also feature "en plein air" artists, musicians, food trucks, specific garden activities and other garden and craft products from local vendors available for purchase. The MWAHS will provide a local display at the Myersville Town Hall on Main Street, Myersville, and will be the exclusive location to purchase tour tickets during the tour weekend in person (at a higher price of $30).
Tickets for Saturday: https://bit.ly/3TUBkKa
Tickets for Sunday: https://bit.ly/3JeA0NA
- June 26th: “The Last Full Measure of Devotion”: Stories of Myersville-Wolfsville area’s Civil War veterans, 7 pm
- July 24th: Show and Tell: Attendees are invited to share family keepsakes, stories, photos, and treasures, 7 pm
- August 28th: Show and Tell: Attendees are invited to share family keepsakes, stories, photos, and treasures, 7 pm
- September 25th: Local Road Names, 7 pm
- September 27th: Myersville’s Famous Tar and Feathering Incident, 7:30 PM in the fire hall
- October 5th: Museum For A Day, Town Hall, 10-4 pm.
- October 23rd: George Alfred Townsend – Civil War Correspondent and Best-selling Novelist, 7 pm
- October 25th and 26th: Evening Walking Tours – “Historic Myersville: The Colorful Past of a ‘Sleepy’ Maryland Town”
- December 4th: Annual Business Meeting
- December 14th: Country Church Christmas Tour
(Check our Facebook page for full descriptions and program changes.)