Maryland Room

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM“‘Where We Were Fairly Treated’: Marylanders at the Gettysburg Seminary Hospital”Codie Eash, Director of Education and Interpretation, Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM“Clara Barton, the Missing Soldiers Office, and What War Leaves in Its Wake”Madeleine Thompson, Site Manager, Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMCombat Veterans’ Experience PanelModerated by Stephen A. Goldman, M.D. Please contact the Maryland Room for further information 301-600-1368. 

Wrap-up meeting for Barnstormers 2026, sponsored by the Maryland Room.

Frederick County is home to three of Maryland's oldest wineries, each with a legacy dating back to the 1970s and 1980s. Join the families behind Elk Run Vineyards, Loew Vineyards, and Linganore Winecellars for an afternoon of conversation. Together, they'll reflect on 50 years of grape growing and winemaking in Frederick County, sharing the stories that shaped Maryland's wine industry. Hear firsthand about the triumphs, challenges, innovations, and unexpected moments of collaboration that have defined these pioneering wineries. Hosted by Melissa Aellen, Director of Winery Operations for Linganore.

Curious about the origins of Smith Island Cake, crab soup, and Maryland fried chicken? The Maryland Department has a small but historically significant collection of Maryland cookbooks, one dating back as far as 1845.We will explore the collection in historical and cultural context, and search for early examples of your favorite Maryland recipes. We will also discuss blogs about the history of cooking, digital collections of historic cookbooks, and other online resources. Whether you are searching for that elusive recipe or you’re just interested in local history, the State Library Resource Center will help you savor Maryland’s culinary past.

Learn how you can use cardboard and masking tape to sculpt your own custom mask! This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

Join us for an essential two-part workshop on preparing for the future and preserving your legacy.  In the first half of the program, Frederick-based attorney Lena Clark brings over 21 years of elder law and probate expertise to guide you through the basics of estate planning, including wills, trusts, and wealth transfer. In the second half, local history and genealogy expert Mary Mannix will lead an engaging session on how to craft an outstanding and memorable obituary.