History Shark Productions

The town of Thurmont has distinct cultural ties dating back to its founding by German and Swiss immigrants in the mid-1700s. Its growth has been influenced by many factors including various religions, a nearby iron furnace, wars, the Western Maryland Rail Road, the a cottage-resort era, scenic mountain parklands, US Route 15 and the presidential retreat of Camp David. Explore the past of this "picture-postcard" locale ever proud of its moniker- "Gateway to the Mountains." Learn more about this very special place and surrounding villages with this three-part course that will include PowerPoint slides and video interludes from the instructor's 2014 video documentary including interviews with past citizens of town. 

This class will be held in Thurmont at Grange Hall #409 located at 17 N. Carroll Street.