History Shark Productions

The son of a German mercenary soldier captured during the American revolution, Jacob Engelbrecht was a tailor by trade, but is better known for his amazing diary. From 1819 up through his death in 1878, Engelbrecht chronicled everday life in Frederick and often offered his outspoken views on politics and religion. Jacob's surviving journal entries offer insight on town happenings rangiong from special events and accidents to weddings and deaths of townspeople. It has been published into bound volumes and serves as a key resource for Frederick research.

NOTE: This is an online lecture class that will be run over the Zoom video conferencing platform. All you will need is internet access through a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone. You will be sent log-in instructions and a custom link in advance of this class.