Lock Keepers Cottage

25/09/2024

FALL TROUT STOCKING: Fall stocking will begin in early October as soon as water levels and temperatures are acceptable for trout. The department is making changes to trout stocking in 2024 into 2025 in response to survey feedback from trout anglers as well as heat and drought-induced challenges faced at the hatcheries this past summer.

Read what we are doing in an effort to stock larger trout:
https://bit.ly/3XEF7gC

29/08/2024

One opening remains! A recent cancellation has opened the last remaining slot for the Historic Window Seminar & Workshop on September 7, 14, and 15.
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Join the Washington County Historical Trust to learn how to save, repair, restore and weatherproof old windows in a 3-day workshop. This 3-day session will cover everything you need to know to save, repair and maintain old windows, including making them weatherproof to eliminate drafts in the house. The second and third days will consist of hands-on workshops to repair your own window or work on windows provided. $150/3-day workshop.

09/07/2024

Explore a hidden gem of hunting and conservation history at the Woodmont Natural Resources Management Area. Fifteen visitors will have the chance to tour the majestic Woodmont Lodge and view beautiful artifacts from the early days of the Woodmont Rod and Gun Club. Guests will need to wear shoe covers inside the lodge and use special flashlights to preserve the building's integrity. Pre-registration is required by calling 301-842-2155 or emailing [email protected].

01/05/2024

Washington County Government, in partnership with Preservation Maryland, invites you to attend "Preservation Basics," a free event at the Washington County Free Library on Wednesday, May 22nd, at 6:00 PM. This engaging presentation, led by Christiana Limniatis, the Program & Outreach Manager at Preservation Maryland, will provide an overview on the history of historic preservation, how preservation projects are accomplished, and explore the benefits to preserving our historic built environment.

This informative session is free and open to the public, though registration is encouraged. A suggested donation of $10 is recommended to support Preservation Maryland in offering free and low-cost educational programming. The event is co-hosted by the Washington County Historical Trust and Washington County Government.

Event Details:
🔸 Location: Washington County Free Library, 100 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
🔸 Date and Time: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, at 6:00 PM
🔸 Cost: Free (with a suggested donation of $10)
🔸 Registration: Recommended but not required. To register, visit https://bit.ly/PresBasics-WashingtonCo

Washington County Government encourages everyone interested in historic preservation and community heritage to attend. Discover the fascinating process of preserving historic structures and understand why it's critical to maintain our cultural heritage.

29/04/2024

Washington County Launches "Love Historic" Campaign for Historic Preservation Month 💛

In honor of Historic Preservation Month in May, Washington County is excited to announce the launch of the "Love Historic" campaign. The campaign invites citizens to share photos of their favorite historic buildings in Washington County to be featured on the county's website and social media platforms.

Washington County Launches "Love Historic" Campaign for Historic Preservation Month 💛

In honor of Historic Preservation Month in May, Washington County is excited to announce the launch of the "Love Historic" campaign. The campaign invites citizens to share photos of their favorite historic buildings in Washington County to be featured on the county's website and social media platforms.

To participate in the "Love Historic" campaign, individuals are asked to visit www.washco-md.net/preservation-month to fill out a simple online form. All entries must include a photo of the building, along with a brief description of why it is meaningful to the participant.

Photos will be shared on the Washington County website and across social media throughout May to celebrate Historic Preservation Month, offering a unique opportunity to showcase the county's historical gems. Participants are encouraged to use the hashtag when sharing their submissions on social media.

For more information about the "Love Historic" campaign, please visit www.washco-md.net/preservation-month. We look forward to seeing the wonderful historic sites that matter to our residents and visitors!

15/04/2024

Get your gloves on !!!!

26/03/2024

The Sharpsburg Historical Society invites you to a free program at its monthly meeting this Thursday, March 28, at 6:30, to hear the story of the Peter Glass House. Roger Fairbourn, who helped save the 18th-century house, will trace its history from its original location on East Chapline Street, Sharpsburg, to its reconstruction at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center on Sharpsburg Pike. The meeting will be in the Community Room of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 209 W. Main Street, Sharpsburg. Information 301 992 9767.