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 14, 2024 - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Discover the history of the Resurrection Reformed Church and get into the holiday spirit with our annual open house for Museums by Candlelight. Each December, dozens of historic sites and museums across Frederick County open their doors to visitors with special programs and tours. 

South Mountain Heritage Society's museum is beautifully decorated with period trimmings and special displays of holiday decorations. This opening is also marked by a tradition of hearing carols played on the museum's 160+ year old pipe organ. Visitors are invited to get a close-up view of the organ its construction and to hear music of the season. 

​You can read more about South Mountain Heritage Society's historic pipe organ here >>

Annual New Year's Eve Bellringing 

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - 11:30pm to 12:00am
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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.