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.
2026 at a Glance:
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February 19 - Board of Directors Meeting (7pm)
April 5 - Walking Tour (9am) Museum Open (10am-3pm) April 18 - Makin' Hay 10K/5K May 2 - Walking Tour (9am) Museum Open (10am-3pm) May 21 - Board of Directors Meeting (7pm) June 6 - Walking Tour (9am) Museum Open (10am-3pm) July 4 - Walking Tour (9am) Museum Open (10am-3pm) August 1 - Walking Tour (9am) Museum Open (10am-3pm) August 20 - Board of Directors Meeting (7pm) |
September 5 - Walking Tour (9am) Museum Open (10am-3pm)
October 3 - Gigantic Used-Book Sale (9am-4pm) October 10 - Gigantic Used-Book Sale (9am-4pm) October 17 - Gigantic Used-Book Sale (9am-4pm) October 24 - Gigantic Used-Book Sale (9am-4pm) October 31 - Gigantic Used-Book Sale (9am-4pm) November 19 - Board of Directors Meeting (7pm) December 12 - Museums by Candlelight (12pm-5pm) December 31 - New Year's Eve Bell Ringing (11:30pm-12:30am) |
Museum Days
First Saturdays 10am - 3pm (April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5, 2026)
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South Mountain Heritage Society Museum Days are the perfect opportunity to discover the rich and unique history of Burkittsville. Check our walking tour schedule (listed further down this page) for guided tours of Burkittsville which take place on First Saturdays at 9am. Then visit the museum and explore the architecture of the historic Resurrection Reformed Church and view exhibits from our collections of artifacts, photographs, and manuscripts originating from southwestern Frederick County. In 2026, in addition to our permanent exhibits on Burkittsville's history, we will be hosting a special exhibition Revolutionary Times in Burkittsville, exploring local connections to our national story in this 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence. Museum admission is free, but donations are always appreciated!
Burkittsville Walking Tours
First Saturdays 9am-10am (April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5, 2026)
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Explore Burkittsville's historic Main Street and alleys and learn stories about the places and people who have defined this community over the past three centuries. Guided walking tours are provided on first Saturdays at 9:00 am and in 2026, we will offer two tour routes: one exploring the eastern half of Burkittsville and the other visiting sites in the western half of the village. Tours begin at South Mountain Heritage Society and last approximately 45 minutes. Admission is by donation (suggested $10 per person). Please note that all tours will cover some elevation changes and varying paved and unpaved walking surfaces.
2026 Walking Tour Schedule:
Makin' Hay 10K/5K
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Saturday, April 18, 2026
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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 as you run past numerous farms; along beautiful Catoctin Creek on a gravel road, and across two, historic one-lane wooden deck bridges spanning Catoctin Creek. Overall top 3 male and female finishers in each race will receive a custom award (no double-dipping). In our 5-year age-groups, the top 3 in each will take home a custom glass acknowledging their achievement. The John Godinet Memorial Mid-Pack Maven Award will be presented to the 10K participant that finishes smack-dab in the middle of the pack!
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Annual Gigantic Used-Book Sale
Saturdays in October 9am-4pm
A beloved tradition and annual fundraiser for South Mountain Heritage Society will mark its 20th anniversary this year! Our Gigantic Used-Book Sale offers thousands of fantastic titles and quality books, organized for easy browsing. Proceeds from this fundraiser are used to support the work of SMHS and to preserve the historic Resurrection Reformed Church. The Book Sale takes place each Saturday in October from 9am to 4pm and on the final week of the sale, we offer books-by-the-bag. Stay tuned for more details about this year's event as we mark the 20th anniversary of the book sale!
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Dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Burkittsville
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3 East Main Street • P.O. Box 509 • Burkittsville, MD 21718
Open on the First Saturday of the months April - September 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |