History Shark Productions

A full overview and great deal of information was covered in the "Frederick 101" class, but here in "Frederick 201" class things are slowed down a bit for closer inspection and discussion of events and individuals that helped shape the Frederick we have today. This course will employ PowerPoint slides, along with video clips from the "Frederick Town" documentary. We will feature interviews conducted with special guest- historian each week who sat down with Chris last June for a "one on one" talk with Chris on aspects of our rich history.

Class 1: Christina Martinkosky, Historic Preservation Planner for the City of Frederick and authour of Preservation Matters, discusses with Chris the original reason and plan for Frederick town to be built on Maryland's western frontier.

Class 2: Tee Michel, is a descendent of many leading families from Frederick history and lives in one of the most historic houses and neighborhoods in town. She was joined with her 98-year old mother, Theresa Mathias Michel who passed away in November. Chris asked these ladies about ancestors, Court House Square and Lafayette's legendary visit in 1824.

Week 3: John Ashbury is an author of numerous articles and books on Frederick's past citizens and events. He shared many research inspirations and challenges with the class as Chris asked about some of these "Pillars of Frederick" ranging a variety of positions and professions.

Week 4: Don Linton had a front row view of Frederick's Renaissance. Born during the Depression, he saw bustling Frederick affected by waves of suburbanization that took residents and merchants out of Downtown. Add events such as the Great Frederick Flood of '76 and we had something very foreign to what we have today. Don was one of an amazing group of creative and caring residents who worked to make positive change for the future. We are now a major destination, envied by like towns across the country.

Classes run from 6-8:30pm on Zoom