July Events
"The Fort is Pretty Full" Fort Frederick During the American Revolution |
Fort Frederick State Park 7/1/2017 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7/2/2017 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: 11100 Fort Frederick Road City: Big Pool County: Washington Description: Join park staff in celebrating America's birthday by learning about Fort Frederick's role as a Prisoner of War Camp during the American Revolution. Highlights of the event include talks on the fort in the Revolution, musket firing demonstrations, hearth cooking demonstrations, a uniform and clothing talk, and military drills. Cost: Park entrance fees apply. Directions: From the west: Take I-70 E to exit 12(Big Pool), turn right on MD-56 and go down 1 mile to the park on your right. From the east: Take I-70 W to exit 12(Big Pool), turn left on MD-56 and go down 1 mile to the park on your right. URL: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/fortfrederick.aspx Name: Robert Ambrose Phone: 301-842-2155 Email: fortfrederick.statepark@maryland.gov |
"The Fort is Pretty Full" Fort Frederick During the American Revolution |
Fort Frederick State Park 7/3/2017 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7/4/2017 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: 11100 Fort Frederick Road City: Big Pool County: Washington Description: Join park staff in celebrating America's birthday by learning about Fort Frederick's role as a Prisoner of War Camp during the American Revolution. Highlights of the event include talks on the fort in the Revolution, musket firing demonstrations, hearth cooking demonstrations, a uniform and clothing talk, and military drills. Cost: Park entrance fees apply. Directions: From the west: Take I-70 E to exit 12(Big Pool), turn right on MD-56 and go down 1 mile to the park on your right. From the east: Take I-70 W to exit 12(Big Pool), turn left on MD-56 and go down 1 mile to the park on your right. URL: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/fortfrederick.aspx Name: Robert Ambrose Phone: 301-842-2155 Email: fortfrederick.statepark@maryland.gov |
Old Time Jam |
New Germany State Park 7/7/2017 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: 349 Headquarters lane City: Grantsville County: Garrett Description: Musicians and listeners of all ages are invited to share and enjoy traditional “old-timey” Appalachian music. The “Jam” will take place at the Lake House from 6:30 – 9:30 PM. Admission is free, and food and gift items will be available for purchase. Cost: No Cost Directions: URL: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/newgermany.aspx Name: Daniel J Lewis Phone: 301-895-5453 Email: danielj.lewis@maryland.gov |
Astronomy Program |
Fort Frederick State Park 7/8/2017 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Location: 11100 Fort Frederick Road City: Big Pool County: Washington Description: Come join our park naturalist and the Tri-State Astronomers for a night of star gazing and sky navigation. Visitors will learn the basics of sky navigation and telescope use while looking through our 10 inch Dobsonian reflecting telescope. Visitors are welcome to bring their own viewing devices as well. In the case of clouds or rain an indoor astronomy education program will be offered. Cost: Park entrance fees apply. Directions: From the west: Take I-70 E to exit 12(Big Pool), turn right on MD-56 and go down 1 mile to the park on your right. From the east: Take I-70 W to exit 12(Big Pool), turn left on MD-56 and go down 1 mile to the park on your right. URL: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/fortfrederick.aspx Name: Bob Study Phone: 301-842-2155 Email: fortfrederick.statepark@maryland.gov |
Xterra EX2 Off-Road Triathlon and Duathlon |
Rocky Gap State Park 7/9/2017 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: 12900 Lakeshore Drive City: Flintstone County: Allegany Description: Off-Road Triathlon - .75 miles swimming, 13 miles mountain biking, 5 miles trail running Off-Road Duathlon - 3 miles trail running, 13 miles mountain biking, 5 miles trail running Solo Racers and Teams of Two or Three Cost: Per Person Directions: URL: http://http://www.ex2adventures.com/offroad-triathlon.php Name: Cliff Puffenberger Phone: 301-722-8965 Email: cliff.puffenberger@maryland.gov |