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I love sharing stories and my research with others. I've been doing it professionally for the past 35 years and take special pride in enlightening others with the history of not only their current surroundings, but commemorating the individuals who helped create and shape the Frederick County we know and love today.
Group WALKING TOURS
"Spring Cemetery History Walking Tour Bundle"
(4 Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm)
(4 Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm)
This bundle series of 4 different (1.3 mile) walking tours of historic Mount Olivet Cemetery features stops at the final resting spots of outstanding and interesting Frederick citizens. Four distinct themed tours: Frederick in the 1700s/1800s; Frederick in the 1900s-Present; Frederick Black History; and Frederick in the Civil War. These courses can also be taken ala-carte as well, see individual listings for the tour of your interest ($20/each). Participants will also learn the story of how this historic "garden cemetery" came to be in 1854, and its role up to present.
Length: 2 hours and this collection of 4 different tours will meet Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm on alternating Wednesdays April 29, May 13 & 27th, June 10
Apr 29 Frederick Black History
May 13 Frederick 1900s-Present
May 27 Frederick in the Civil War
June 10 Frederick 1700s-1800s
Length: 2 hours and this collection of 4 different tours will meet Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm on alternating Wednesdays April 29, May 13 & 27th, June 10
Apr 29 Frederick Black History
May 13 Frederick 1900s-Present
May 27 Frederick in the Civil War
June 10 Frederick 1700s-1800s
"Spring-Summer Cemetery History Walking Tour Bundle"
(4 Saturdays from 9-11am)
(4 Saturdays from 9-11am)
This bundle series of 4 different (1.3 mile) walking tours of historic Mount Olivet Cemetery features stops at the final resting spots of outstanding and interesting Frederick citizens. Four distinct themed tours: Frederick in the 1700s/1800s; Frederick in the 1900s-Present; Frederick Black History; and Frederick in the Civil War. Participants will also learn the story of how this historic "garden cemetery" came to be in 1854, and its role up to present. These courses can also be taken ala-carte as well, see individual listings for the tour of your interest below. ($20/each).Participants will also learn the story of how this historic "garden cemetery" came to be in 1854, and its role up to present.
Length: 2 hours and this collection of 4 different tours will meet Saturday mornings from 9-11:00am on either the first or second Saturday from April 11 - July 11th.
Apr 11 Frederick in the Civil War
May 2 Frederick 1700s-1800s
June 6 Black History
July 11 Frederick 1900s-Present
Length: 2 hours and this collection of 4 different tours will meet Saturday mornings from 9-11:00am on either the first or second Saturday from April 11 - July 11th.
Apr 11 Frederick in the Civil War
May 2 Frederick 1700s-1800s
June 6 Black History
July 11 Frederick 1900s-Present
FREDERICK HISTORY MOUNT OLIVET WALKING TOUR (1700s-1800s)
This 1.3 mile walking tour of historic Mount Olivet Cemetery perfectly complements the content learned within Chris Haugh's "Frederick History 101" course. It features stops at the final resting places of several individuals introduced in our 101 (Frederick 101) course lectures. This version will focus on outstanding citizens and events of the 1700s and 1800s such as Francis Scott Key, Thomas Johnson and Barbara Fritchie among several others, as participants will experience the historic parts of the cemetery for this 2 hour+ experience. (bathroom break included)
2.5 hour Walking Tour $20
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (6-8pm)or see Special 4-part Wednesday Evening Tour Bundle above
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 (9-11am)or see Special Saturday Morning Tour Bundle above
This 1.3 mile walking tour of historic Mount Olivet Cemetery perfectly complements the content learned within Chris Haugh's "Frederick History 101" course. It features stops at the final resting places of several individuals introduced in our 101 (Frederick 101) course lectures. This version will focus on outstanding citizens and events of the 1700s and 1800s such as Francis Scott Key, Thomas Johnson and Barbara Fritchie among several others, as participants will experience the historic parts of the cemetery for this 2 hour+ experience. (bathroom break included)
2.5 hour Walking Tour $20
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (6-8pm)or see Special 4-part Wednesday Evening Tour Bundle above
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 (9-11am)or see Special Saturday Morning Tour Bundle above
FREDERICK HISTORY MOUNT OLIVET WALKING TOUR (1900s-Present)
This 1.3 mile walking tour of historic Mount Olivet Cemetery echoes content learned within Chris Haugh's "Frederick History 101" course. It features stops at the final resting places of individuals introduced in our (101) course lectures. This tour will focus on outstanding citizens of the 1900s up through the present with stops at the gravesites of banker Joseph D. Baker, fashion designer Claire McCardell, Hood College president Joseph Henry Apple, inventor Harry Lebherz and those buried under the World War II Memorial among several others. Participants will traverse the newer part of the cemetery.(bathroom break included)
2.5 hour Walking Tour $20
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (6-8pm) or see Special 4-part Wednesday Evening Tour Bundle above
Saturday, July 11, 2026 (9-11am) or see Special Saturday Morning Tour Bundle above
This 1.3 mile walking tour of historic Mount Olivet Cemetery echoes content learned within Chris Haugh's "Frederick History 101" course. It features stops at the final resting places of individuals introduced in our (101) course lectures. This tour will focus on outstanding citizens of the 1900s up through the present with stops at the gravesites of banker Joseph D. Baker, fashion designer Claire McCardell, Hood College president Joseph Henry Apple, inventor Harry Lebherz and those buried under the World War II Memorial among several others. Participants will traverse the newer part of the cemetery.(bathroom break included)
2.5 hour Walking Tour $20
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (6-8pm) or see Special 4-part Wednesday Evening Tour Bundle above
Saturday, July 11, 2026 (9-11am) or see Special Saturday Morning Tour Bundle above
MOUNT OLIVET CEMETERYCIVIL WAR TOUR
This insightful walking tour features former residents who participated in and experienced first-hand the American Civil War. Mount Olivet was opened less than a decade before the conflict and possessed a contract with the federal government to bury here the dead of both armies who passed in Frederick's "one vast hospital." Many local veterans survived the horrors of war and came back to Frederick to continue their lives in peaceful times. They would be laid to rest here in family lots. Civilians like Barbara Fritchie, Rev. Daniel Zacharias and Glenn Worthington played unique roles in Civil War lore and they, too, repose here.
2+hour Walking Tour $20
Saturday, April 11, 2026 (9-11am) or see Special 4-part Saturday Morning Tour Bundle above
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (6-8pm) or see Special 4-part Wednesday Evening Tour Bundle above
This insightful walking tour features former residents who participated in and experienced first-hand the American Civil War. Mount Olivet was opened less than a decade before the conflict and possessed a contract with the federal government to bury here the dead of both armies who passed in Frederick's "one vast hospital." Many local veterans survived the horrors of war and came back to Frederick to continue their lives in peaceful times. They would be laid to rest here in family lots. Civilians like Barbara Fritchie, Rev. Daniel Zacharias and Glenn Worthington played unique roles in Civil War lore and they, too, repose here.
2+hour Walking Tour $20
Saturday, April 11, 2026 (9-11am) or see Special 4-part Saturday Morning Tour Bundle above
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (6-8pm) or see Special 4-part Wednesday Evening Tour Bundle above
BLACK HISTORY WALKING TOUR OF MOUNT OLIVET CEMETERY
Participants will discover unique links to local, state and national Black (African American) history through visiting the grave sites of a collection of men and women buried in Frederick's historic Mount Olivet Cemetery--at one time a segregated cemetery before 1954. You will be pleasantly surprised with what you will learn. Scheduled for 2 hours, the route will be about 1.3 miles in length, mostly on macadam roadways with occasional walking on grass to access gravesites. (bathroom break included)
2+ hour Walking Tour $20
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (6-8pm) or see Special 4-part Wednesday Tour Bundle above
Saturday, June 6, 2026 (9-11am) or see Special 4-part Saturday Tour Bundle above
Participants will discover unique links to local, state and national Black (African American) history through visiting the grave sites of a collection of men and women buried in Frederick's historic Mount Olivet Cemetery--at one time a segregated cemetery before 1954. You will be pleasantly surprised with what you will learn. Scheduled for 2 hours, the route will be about 1.3 miles in length, mostly on macadam roadways with occasional walking on grass to access gravesites. (bathroom break included)
2+ hour Walking Tour $20
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (6-8pm) or see Special 4-part Wednesday Tour Bundle above
Saturday, June 6, 2026 (9-11am) or see Special 4-part Saturday Tour Bundle above
THE "UNSETTLING" CANDLELIGHT WALKING TOUR OF MOUNT OLIVET
This is not a ghost tour, although we will talk about one or two. Instead, the name of this "walking excursion" includes stories reverently told and guaranteed to leave you with an uncomfortable and "unsettling" feeling. This will include sorrow, compassion and empathy for the decedents whose graves are visited on our sojourn, and their surviving families. Many of these tales have been featured in Chris' popular"Stories in Stone" blog series found on FaceBook and MountOlivetHistory.com.
Scheduled for 2 hours, the route will be about 1.5 miles in length, mostly on macadam roadways with occasional walking on grass to access gravesites. Participants should be 16 years of age or over as much of the subject matter is intended for more mature audiences. Dress appropriately including proper footwear, and feel free to bring a drink and a flashlight, or your own lantern. Rain or Shine (unless extreme weather conditions in which contingency plans will be made for make up tours). Parking and meet time/place info given later.
2+ hour Walking Tour $20
(All New) 2026 Edition
Offerings:
Thursday, Oct. 22nd @7pm
Saturday, Oct. 24th@7pm
Thursday, Oct 29th @ 7pm
Friday, Oct. 30 @7pm
Saturday, Oct. 31(Halloween) @7pm
This is not a ghost tour, although we will talk about one or two. Instead, the name of this "walking excursion" includes stories reverently told and guaranteed to leave you with an uncomfortable and "unsettling" feeling. This will include sorrow, compassion and empathy for the decedents whose graves are visited on our sojourn, and their surviving families. Many of these tales have been featured in Chris' popular"Stories in Stone" blog series found on FaceBook and MountOlivetHistory.com.
Scheduled for 2 hours, the route will be about 1.5 miles in length, mostly on macadam roadways with occasional walking on grass to access gravesites. Participants should be 16 years of age or over as much of the subject matter is intended for more mature audiences. Dress appropriately including proper footwear, and feel free to bring a drink and a flashlight, or your own lantern. Rain or Shine (unless extreme weather conditions in which contingency plans will be made for make up tours). Parking and meet time/place info given later.
2+ hour Walking Tour $20
(All New) 2026 Edition
Offerings:
Thursday, Oct. 22nd @7pm
Saturday, Oct. 24th@7pm
Thursday, Oct 29th @ 7pm
Friday, Oct. 30 @7pm
Saturday, Oct. 31(Halloween) @7pm
Private Walking Tours
These can be for civic or private clubs, company/employee groups, or family-friends (big groups or small)
Contact Chris at: [email protected] to discuss
Contact Chris at: [email protected] to discuss
Give the Gift of History!
Purchase a History Shark Productions gift certificate for a Christmas, holiday or birthday gift for that special relative, friend or co-worker.
Gift certificates can be bought at the $200, $100, $80, $60, $40 and $20 range levels, and can be utilized for purchasing both history lecture and walking tour classes, the latter running $20/each. Mix and match tours and classes as well! A physical, numbered certificate will be sent out to the buyer (or the recipient if instructed), along with instructions on how to specifically register for 2026 classes with this certificate.
Contact Chris with any questions: [email protected]
Gift certificates can be bought at the $200, $100, $80, $60, $40 and $20 range levels, and can be utilized for purchasing both history lecture and walking tour classes, the latter running $20/each. Mix and match tours and classes as well! A physical, numbered certificate will be sent out to the buyer (or the recipient if instructed), along with instructions on how to specifically register for 2026 classes with this certificate.
Contact Chris with any questions: [email protected]