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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Chi Theta Omega Chapter Celebrates 20 Years of Sisterhood and Service in Frederick, Maryland

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chi Theta Omega Chapter is proud to announce its 20th anniversary in Frederick, Maryland. The chapter has a long-standing history of providing exemplary service to the Frederick community and beyond, with an unwavering commitment to promoting politics, health, economics, and youth education.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chi Theta Omega Chapter is proud to announce its 20th anniversary in Frederick, Maryland.
  • The Chi Theta Omega Chapter began as the Clustered Pearls interest group who worked to start a new chapter while engaging in a variety of charitable endeavors in the Frederick region.
  • "We are honored to celebrate 20 years of service to the Frederick community," said Ms. Sabrina Davis, President of the Chi Theta Omega Chapter.
  • For more information on the Chi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, please visit their website at http://www.chithetaomega.org .

Catoctin Furnace Historical Society Receives SHINE Grant for $10,000

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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THURMONT, Md. , Jan. 20, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society (CFHS) announces that it has received a SHINE (Strengthening the Humanities Investment in Nonprofits for Equity) grant from Maryland Humanities in the amount of $10,000. SHINE grants can be used for general operating expenses include salaries, rent, utilities, supplies, equipment, programs, and other expenses. These grants provide full flexibility to nonprofits, allowing them to determine where funds are most needed.

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  • , Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society (CFHS) announces that it has received a SHINE (Strengthening the Humanities Investment in Nonprofits for Equity) grant from Maryland Humanities in the amount of $10,000.
  • SHINE grants can be used for general operating expenses include salaries, rent, utilities, supplies, equipment, programs, and other expenses.
  • SHINE grants are funded by the State of Maryland via the Maryland Historical Trust.
  • SOURCE Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc.

The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society Receives Two Major Grants Through the National Park Service's Inaugural Semiquincentennial Grant Program

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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THURMONT, Md., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society (CFHS) has received two significant grants through the National Park Service's Semiquincentennial grant program to stabilize and reinterpret the historic Ironmaster's Mansion (ca. 1781) at Catoctin Furnace and to upgrade the HVAC system and museum infrastructure in the Museum of the Ironworker. The grant program commemorates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and was created by Congress in 2020. "We are honored to partner with the State of Maryland in careful stewardship of these important places and grateful to the NPS for their support," said CFHS President Elizabeth A. Comer. The projects are supported through the Semiquincentennial Grant Program funded by the Historic Preservation Fund as administered by the National Park Service, Department of Interior.

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  • THURMONT, Md., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society (CFHS) has received two significant grants through the National Park Service's Semiquincentennial grant program to stabilize and reinterpret the historic Ironmaster's Mansion (ca.
  • 1781) at Catoctin Furnace and to upgrade the HVAC system and museum infrastructure in the Museum of the Ironworker.
  • The projects are supported through the Semiquincentennial Grant Program funded by the Historic Preservation Fund as administered by the National Park Service, Department of Interior.
  • Congress appropriated funding for the Semiquincentennial Grant Program in FY2021 through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF).

"Spirits of the Furnace" to be performed in the Village of Catoctin Furnace

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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THURMONT, Md., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc., Cunningham Falls State Park, and Harriet Chapel present "Spirits of the Furnace" on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. "Spirits of the Furnace" is a guided night tour through the historic Catoctin Iron Furnace and Village, with stops in historic structures and along the landscape. Refreshments will be available at the Museum of the Ironworker. Bring a flashlight and wear shoes appropriate for walking on uneven terrain. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. All proceeds will benefit the preservation and interpretation of the historic village. Admission is limited to 75 (15 per group beginning every half hour) and must be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.catoctinfurnace.org, or call 240-288-7396.

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  • In addition to volunteer actors from Cunningham Falls State Park and the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, professional actors portray enslaved workers and servants.
  • The iron furnace at Catoctin played a pivotal role during the industrial revolution in the young United States.
  • The village of Catoctin Furnace maintains the layout and structures built from 1774 to 1820 with remarkably few modern intrusions.
  • For the past 50 years, the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc. has worked to commemorate, study, preserve, protect, and interpret the historic village located 12 miles north of Frederick on Maryland Route 806 (Catoctin Furnace Road).

S.H.E. Week 2022 to celebrate the Strength, Heart and Equality of Women in Frederick County

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md. , Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the launch of this year's S.H.E. Week, a week of in-person events celebrating the Strength, Heart and Equality of women in Frederick County.

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  • Week , a week of in-person events celebrating the Strength, Heart and Equality of women in Frederick County.
  • Week is a concept developed by the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business committee whose mission is to empower and develop women through education, networking, mentoring and partnerships and to promote opportunities for all women throughout the county.
  • Week 2022 will unpack the power and potential of women by igniting minds, careers and lives.
  • The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business Committee's mission is to empower and develop women through education, networking, mentoring and partnerships and to promote opportunities for all women throughout Frederick County.

Plein Air Art Show and Closing Reception Featuring Paintings from the 2022 Maryland Iron Festival

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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THURMONT, Md., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc. and Frederick County Public Libraries announce the display of original paintings done by Maryland plein air artists at the 2022 Maryland Iron Festival. The festival took place the weekend of May 21 and 22, 2022 in partnership with Cunningham Falls State Park, Catoctin Mountain Park, Harriet Chapel, Frederick County Public Libraries and Visit Frederick. All works on display are available for purchase.

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  • Closing Reception Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 3pm at the Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
    THURMONT, Md., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc. and Frederick County Public Libraries announce the display of original paintings done by Maryland plein air artists at the 2022 Maryland Iron Festival.
  • A closing reception will take place on Sunday August 7, 2022 from 3-5pm at the Thurmont Regional Library at 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont, MD 21788.
  • Special thank you to Maryland Iron Festival sponsors: First Energy, Visit Frederick, and Woodsboro Bank.
  • Theresa L. Donnelly, Assistant Director, The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc., (443) 629-8661, [email protected]
    SOURCE The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc.

Maryland Iron Festival to be Held Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 from 10am to 5pm

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Friday, April 29, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc. will present the fourth annual Maryland Iron Festival during the weekend of May 21 and 22, 2022 in partnership with Cunningham Falls State Park, Catoctin Mountain Park, Harriet Chapel, Frederick County Public Libraries and Visit Frederick.

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  • Saturday's lineup includes The Caswells at 1pm, Jubilee Voices at 2pm, The Jimmy Loco Duo from 11-2pm, and Bluegrass by the Furnace from 2-4pm.
  • Food trucks including Sauced Savage BBQ, Fryzaholic, Yume Teriyaki Grill, and Snowball Waterfalls will be onsite over the weekend.
  • The iron furnace at Catoctin played a pivotal role during the industrial revolution in the young United States.
  • Theresa L. Donnelly, The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc., (443) 629-8661, [email protected]
    SOURCE The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc.

Catoctin Furnace Historical Society Receives $40,000 in Grant Funding from the Rural Maryland Council

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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THURMONT, Md., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society (CFHS) announces that it has received generous funding from the Rural Maryland Council to reconstruct the village smithy in Catoctin Furnace, where blacksmithing began with African American ironworkers and blacksmiths in 1776.

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  • THURMONT, Md., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society (CFHS) announces that it has received generous funding from the Rural Maryland Council to reconstruct the village smithy in Catoctin Furnace, where blacksmithing began with African American ironworkers and blacksmiths in 1776.
  • Research has revealed that Wolf's blacksmith shop made repairs for travelers as well as tools for local farmers.
  • CHFS's newly opened Museum of the Ironworker is located at 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, MD 21788.
  • The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) serves as the administrative agency in receiving the applications and disbursing the grants to the successful applicants.

Catoctin Furnace Historical Society Selected to Participate in Collections Assessment for Preservation Program

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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THURMONT, Md., Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society (CFHS) announces that it is one of 98 institutions in the United States selected to participate in the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program.

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  • THURMONT, Md., Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society (CFHS) announces that it is one of 98 institutions in the United States selected to participate in the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program.
  • CAP helps museums and sites improve the care of their collections by providing support for a general conservation assessment of their collections and buildings.
  • The society will work with a team of preservation professionals to identify preventive conservation priorities.
  • The final assessment report will help CFHS prioritize its collections care efforts in the coming years.

Braided Lives: Troublin de Water: Catoctin Furnace's Enslaved through Poetry, Song, & Narrative

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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CATOCTIN FURNACE, Md., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --With generous support from Maryland Humanities, the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society is pleased to present Braided Lives: Troublin de Water: Catoctin Furnace's Enslaved through Poetry, Song, & Narrative.

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  • CATOCTIN FURNACE, Md., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --With generous support from Maryland Humanities, the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society is pleased to present Braided Lives: Troublin de Water: Catoctin Furnace's Enslaved through Poetry, Song, & Narrative.
  • Braided Lives is an original, historically based multi-part presentation of video and live program crafted by Halo Quartet, Elayne Bond Hyman, and CFHS.
  • The village of Catoctin Furnace is a fraught landscape through which the enslaved persons of Catoctin Furnace were born, lived, worked, died, and were buried.
  • Theresa L. Donnelly, The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc., (443) 629-8661, [email protected]
    SOURCE The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc.