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“First Sunday:” Historic Pub Crawl in Downtown Frederick
August 8, 2016 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Uncover stories from Frederick’s Civil War nightlife on a historically-inspired pub crawl presented by the National Museum of Civil War Medicine.
Civil War soldiers loved Downtown Frederick for the same reasons we love it today. Stores hawking anything from clothing to home furnishing, busy restaurants filled with hungry patrons, and notorious drinking establishments. The bustling streets of Downtown Frederick in the 1860s were filled nightly with soldiers looking for a strong drink and night away from their concerns about the war. On the other side were the military authorities and local police seeking to stop the booming alcohol trade in Frederick. What played out was a cat-and-mouse game featuring drunken riots, shoot-outs in the street, and chaotic evenings under the glow of the city’s gaslights.
Step back in time with us on August 7 as we explore stories of Civil War Medicine, alcohol, and the
Tour will meet at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine beginning at 2:45 PM. Program will begin at 3 PM.
This tour will be a “pay-as-you-please” event! Registration is FREE. Give us your feedback and pay what YOU think it was worth when the tour is over. Join us outside learn more about Downtown Frederick’s important role in the momentous events of the Civil War.
