Washington County Historical Trust of Maryland

10/22/2026

Please join us as we welcome Reverend John Schildt for your next meeting on October 27th at the Boonsboro Library.

10/13/2026

10/05/2026

Help save this important historical farmstead. One of the last remaining log barns in the county
Reach out to Clear Spring Historical Association or Washington County Historical Trust of Maryland for more information.

10/05/2026

Despite yesterday's gloomy weather ☔️ we had a great turnout for the Washington County Historical Trust annual meeting and the Reichard Farm house & barn tour.

If you're interested in helping to save this historic farmstead you can contact the Clear Spring Historical Association or the Washington County Historical Trust. Every donation will help towards trying to save this important piece of Washington County history.

10/01/2026

The Washington County Department of Planning and Zoning, on behalf of the Historic District Commission, announces that nominations are now being accepted for the 2027 John C. Frye Historic Preservation Awards.

Each May, as part of Preservation Month, the Board of County Commissioners recognizes three individuals, organizations or projects that exemplify best practices in each of three categories: historic resource preservation, historic resource advocacy, and historic resource adaptive reuse in Washington County. Since 1978, these awards have highlighted the outstanding efforts of our citizen stewards which have preserved Washington County’s rich historical and architectural heritage. Self-nominations or nominations of another candidate are permitted in each category.

To access the nomination form and to read the full release, visit: https://conta.cc/46NZLA3

09/26/2026

09/16/2026

🎨 Our Linseed Oil Paint Workshop this past weekend was a success!

We had a wonderful time learning about traditional linseed oil paint and the important role it can play in preserving and protecting historic buildings.

A big thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the workshop such an enjoyable and informative day. It’s always great to see people come together to learn hands-on preservation techniques and share an appreciation for our historic places.

Here are a few photos from the workshop! 📸