The Historic Resurrection Reformed Church

South Mountain Heritage Society is headquartered in the historic Resurrection Reformed Church, a former house of worship for 150 years and one of the oldest buildings standing today in the village of Burkittsville. Construction of the church in its original form began in 1829, but the building's present appearance largely dates to renovations completed on the eve of the American Civil War in 1860. Admired for its unique architecture, blending Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, and Queen Anne styles, the historic church also served as a field hospital for nearly four months in the aftermath of the Maryland Campaign of 1862. When the church closed in 1979, the congregation ensured the preservation of their historic structure for future generations by donating it to the town. Since the mid-1990s, South Mountain Heritage Society has been responsible for the care and preservation of this special place. Learn More >>

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About the Society

South Mountain Heritage Society was founded in 1993, dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Burkittsville. Through a major fundraising effort, supported by grant funding from the Maryland Historic Trust and Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, the society conducted a thorough restoration of the historic Resurrection Reformed Church between 1999 and 2002. In addition to the continued preservation of the church, the society supports a museum with permanent and rotating exhibitions exploring various aspects of the story of Burkittsville and its surrounding regions. In partnership with several organizations, the society coordinates a variety of events and programs each year, including lectures, concerts, our annual gigantic used-book sale, Spook Hill Cider and Wine 4 Mile Run, and the Yuletide Artisan Market. 

South Mountain Heritage Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All contributions to the society are tax deductible to the fullest extent provided under law.