Upcoming Events

South Mountain Heritage Society is open for numerous events and fundraisers throughout the year. We invite you to stop by when we are open to view the historic Resurrection Reformed Church, learn about its history and admire its unique architecture. Our exhibit room is always open for viewing whenever the society is hosting events. The museum is located at 3 East Main Street in Burkittsville, Maryland. Parking is available in the lot between the museum and Saint Paul's Lutheran Church or along Main Street. 

Museums by Candlelight

​Saturday, December 9, 2023 - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
South Mountain Heritage Society will be participating in Frederick County's Annual Museums by Candlelight on Saturday, December 9, 2023. The museum will be beautifully decorated with period trimmings and open for tours between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Visitors can enjoy demonstrations of the historic hand-pumped pipe organ as well as our exhibits on the history of Burkittsville. Refreshments will be available. Children are invited to make a unique ornament craft to take home. 

South Mountain Heritage Society will be one of twenty-six local historical sites and museums open on December 9. Most county sites will be open between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm, but a few will be open later. Details about programs at each site and directions can be found on the Visit Frederick website here: ​https://www.visitfrederick.org/events/annual-events/museums-by-candlelight/

Annual New Year's Bell-Ringing

Sunday, December 31, 2023 - 11:30 pm - 12:00 am
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A much-loved tradition in Burkittsville, ringing the church bells on New Year's Eve can be traced back to the 1870s in historical records. SMHS and the Town of Burkittsville gladly carry on the tradition each year by opening the museum at 11:30 pm on New Year's Eve for some light refreshments as we prepare to ring in the New Year. Learn more about this tradition and the bells that are preserved in the towers of the museum and Saint Paul's Lutheran Church next door. 

Museum Days

First Saturdays (April-September) 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Stop in on the first Saturdays of the month (April-September) between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to explore our exhibits with hundreds of artifacts which tell the history of Burkittsville and the surrounding region. Visitors can also take a guided tour of the historic Resurrection Reformed Church (approx. 15 minutes) which will tell the story of this remarkable building and highlight its many architectural details. 

Makin' Hay 10K/5K Run

Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 7:00am - 10:30am
Welcome back to the Makin' Hay 10K & 5K!  We can't wait to have you claim bragging rights after conquering one of these challenging but scenic courses on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The scenic and rolling 10K and 5k courses will take you on a journey through some of the prettiest farmland in Frederick County.  Spring will be ushering forth in color as you run past numerous farms, along Catoctin Creek on a gravel road, and across two, historic one-lane wooden deck bridges spanning Catoctin Creek. 5-year age group awards!

Annual Gigantic Used Book Sale

Saturdays, October 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2024 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
After a year away, one of our signature fundraisers is back! The Annual Gigantic Used Book Sale will occur each Saturday of October from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The entire museum will be filled with thousands of books of all genres available at very reasonable prices. We accept donations of books during the sale and each week, the exhibit room will be filled with new arrivals. On the last day of the sale, October 26, 2024, books will be sold by the bag! 

Spook Hill Cider and Wine 4 Mile Run

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 7:00am - 10:30am
Join South Mountain Heritage Society for the 2024 Spook Hill Cider & Wine Run! The Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4 Mile Run's rolling, loop course stays primarily within the confines of the historic town of Burkittsville, MD. You will run up the gentle incline of legendary Spook Hill before turning off of the asphalt for a loop through the Boordy Winery Vineyard on the west end of town. While running through the vineyard, you'll be treated to splendid views of South Mountain, painted with its first hint fall color. Running through the Historic Union Cemetery and farmland owned by South Mountain Creamery in the center of town, participants are treated to sweeping views of the surrounding bucolic countryside. A loop through the Distillery Lane Ciderworks orchard on the east end of town brings you to the home stretch. This is a fall race not to be missed as the scenery is second to none.