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Jessica J.

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I am intrigued by the history of Fort Detrick! It was originally established in 1931 as an airfield. But during World War II, it served as the headquarters for the U.S. biological warfare program. During the Cold War, Fort Detrick served as the chemical and biological hub for the CIA's illegal mind-control program, Project MKUltra. Today, it is globally recognized as a premier center for biomedical research, biodefense, and global medical logistics. On the day that we visited, it seemed like a ghost town. I felt like we were the only ones driving around the post. We saw some interesting facilities but we were surprised bu the very small commissary and PX (post exchange) as compared to other posts. It seems, for us, it was more interesting to read about Fort Detrick than to visit. read more

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Sofia B.

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i work as a postbaccalaureate CRTA fellow here. security is always nice, the cleaning staff is always nice, and my coworkers are the best. Fort Detrick is full of kind, intelligent people! read more

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Rita V.

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GREAT TEAM! Pleasure to work with the Advanced Prosthetics team! GO USA!!

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Robert B.

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Ft. Detrick is an Army base in Frederick, MD. It is the home of the National Cancer Institute, USAMRIID, the NIAID IRF, the Homeland Security NBACC and other tenants. Naturally, security is a little over the top. The base has a long history from the offensive biological warfare days. Now it's the governments main biodefense campus. Swing by and say hi! :) read more

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Lashaiyah L.

9 years ago

Fort Detrick is a nice small military base I like it it's small and that's OK at least they have stores in a gymand day cares to go to I really like 40 check it's a nice place read more

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810 Schreider St
Frederick, MD 21702
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(301) 619-2018
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Social Security

1.0

(6 reviews)

4.1 mi

Absolute nightmare - after jumping through numerous hoops finally told "NO Appointment is…read moreavailable" What a joke

trying to get benefits for my daughter. They set up 2 phone appointments and never called. I…read moreeventually went in person and they said I needed different paperwork than they told me to bring. after a month or so of waiting i called again and was told they had no confirmation of the application even being filed and I was told that I needed to make and appointment to bring in the paperwork that I took last time that they said was wrong. Here we are over 7 months later and still back at square one. The most incompetent people work here.

American Legion Fsk Post 11

4.7

(3 reviews)

0.8 mi

Our service is prompt with delicious beverages and their food specials cannot be beat…read more Veterans or veteran family members are able to join the American Legion some Legion's actually open up to the public for fundraisers, etc. so find your local Legion and see what they're all about

I've been a member here for a few months now and hadn't been able ot attend any events. We were…read moreable to finally have dinner here on Saturday where the special was something like cajun pasta with shrimp and sausage. We sat down and were immediately greeted. The service was amazing! The lady was running the bar area and all the tables so needless to say she was extremely busy but we couldn't tell because she still gave us individual attention. We will definitely eat here again .

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Frederick County Courthouse

5.0

(1 review)

1.7 mi

As I was walking in to the courthouse I a police officer helping an older gentleman cross the road…read moreto his car. The officer and I made an eye contact, he nodded with a smile. Made me very happy. This is the second time I'm here for some business purpose. Everyone at this courthouse is very polite and friendly.

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2.6

(56 reviews)

3.4 mi

We had a wonderful Monday morning experience at the Frederick DMV. We made an appointment and…read moreshowed up a half hour early and they took us within minutes. Everyone and I mean everyone was friendly and helpful. A man named Rory was particularly helpful. People need to appreciate these hardworking people who have a challenging job day after day and come to work with a smile and positive attitude.

They hire driving instructors who are rude and loud and scream at the parents. I had to file a…read morecomplaint today because of the instructor my son had today. After waiting an hour and a half past our schedule time, I got a text saying report to counter S A. Like I know what that meant so I ran inside real quick to find out they said no that means instructors coming so I'm getting to the car and I see the instructor walking away and I said ma'am, are you looking for this car and she screamed at me get in the car. These people should not be around kids. This is the second time it happened same person.

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2.0

(12 reviews)

0.5 mi

So slow. No sense of urgency. The lines out the door and the guy just goes slower and slower. .read more

I cannot figure out how to delete my other post. I went in the day after the PO on 7th was closed…read moreand the staff was standing in a frigid branch the next day completely helping a line of people. I want to clarify that they do a phenomenal job, it's the 800 number for USPS that is horrendous. People at 7th street post office earn 5 stars....USPS number ...1 star.

Maryland State Police-Frederick Barrack

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(2 reviews)

3.4 mi

I recently called the barracks to check on a roadway closure…read more I expected to be treated poorly as I was on the phone. Sadly, MSP phone interactions, in the past, have been disappointing and frustrating. To my surprise, the young woman, that answered the phone, was polite and courteous (what a nice surprise). Nice job MSP, keep up the good work!

I was recently appointed Personal Representative of my father"s Estate. Upon taking inventory of…read morehis residence, discovering personal property missing and talking to the insurance company, I contacted the MSP and a Trooper arrived and was both Professional, and Courteous.He was very attentive to detail and maintained the highest standard of the MSP. I was then and I am now very grateful to this man, he made me feel at ease and yet he is determined to see this property theft to the end. So Thank You!

Frederick County Public Libraries

4.4

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1.8 mi

Our favorite library in Frederick for the kids section. I'm always impressed at how well this one…read moreis put together, the rotation of games for older kids (lots of I spy type deals), and the friendliness of the staff. We seem to have the best time whenever we visit this one. The only real downside is it being in downtown and the parking situation.

We couldn't ask for better libraries in Frederick county! The programs are always well thought-out…read moreand varied (plenty of really good programs for adults, teens and kids!) The variety of books and media are extensive. I especially love some of the newly released books that they have at all of the libraries. We recently went to the Point of Rocks library to use the Memory Lab (which is a very nice service that the library offers) to use the equipment and digitize some videos. The librarians and the volunteer who helped us went above and beyond to make sure that everything worked well. We really appreciate everything that FCPL has to offer!!

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Monocacy National Battlefield

4.6

(45 reviews)

5.3 mi

I've been a student of the American Civil War for over 60 years. Recently, while visiting friends,…read moreI learned about the Monocacy National Battlefield where "The Battle That Saved Washington" was fought in July 1864. The Visitor Center is very nice with a electronic interpretive displays, as well as battlefield artifacts. There is a self-guided 4 mile (6 km) automobile tour of the battlefield and three walking loop trails. It was raining the day we visited, which curtailed exploring the Battlefield and its historical buildings. But I thoroughly enjoyed the the view of the Battlefield -- a rolling grassy field with dense forest around it -- and imagined what the battle may have looked like that day.

If you love history, specifically civil war history, make this a stop if you're in the area. Stop…read moreby the visitor's center first and pick up some guides & pamphlets to guide you on your journey through. Make sure you have a car, if not you'll be setting aside the whole day trying to walk it. Are you a jogger/cyclist? Love the outdoors? Then also make this a stop, maybe you'll learn something and pick up a few interests on your morning run. Do you fall into none of the previous categories? Well, maybe avoid it. Most of it just looks like big empty fields - it kind of is exactly that to the non-enthusiasts and imagination-deprived. The whole thing is free (including parking) for a budget friendly experience. My cons: 1). some portions lacked proper explanation as to what you were looking at. The "Grist Mill" location on the map did not have a mill. There was an office building with a "do not enter" sign and a small run down shack. Were either of those a mill? Sure didn't look like it. Did the mill just USED to stand here years ago? Who knows. As an actual history enthusiast I would've appreciated the ability to explore the historic buildings more. Several very old farmhouses related to the battle still stand and look in decent shape! Perhaps the budget does not allow, but it would be nice to place an employee at these places and allow people to tour. Also upon peering through the windows, it would seem a lot of history has been lost. The insides are barren and empty. Many times it felt like you'd get somewhere, step out and look at a field, then hop back in and go to the next place. This is coming from someone ACTUALLY interested. I'm not sure what the solution is, but I'm sure there's something they could do to make the experience a bit more compelling.

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Museum in Visitor Center at Monocacy National Battlefield

01.21.25 Monocacy Junction, where a Civil War battle determined the fate of the capital

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01.21.25 the historic site of the 1864 Battle of Monocacy, located near Frederick, MD

Utica Covered Bridge

5.0

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6.4 mi

The first of the three remaining covered bridges in Maryland that the family visited. It was built…read morein the first half of the 1800. This beautiful bridge was still being use during our visit. My daughter drove her vehicle through it for the ultimate experience. This location had no adjacent parking nor restroom facility.

The Utica Road Covered Bridge is a Burr truss wooden covered bridge located. Originally built in…read more1834, it spanned the Monocacy River at the Devilbiss Bridge crossing. An 1889 flood damaged the bridge and the surviving half was moved to Fishing Creek in 1891. A pier was inserted at the middle of the bridge to halve its span. The Utica Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The bridge is currently closed, which just means that you'll find it at one end or the other of a dead end road. The bridge is still open for pedestrian traffic. [Review 15592 overall - 637 in Maryland - 1096 of 2021.]

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Catoctin Furnace

4.8

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Such a great experience! Our guide did a wonderful job explaining things and helped our group of…read morestudents leave with new knowledge.

Located just off US-15, the Catoctin Furnace (also known as Catoctin Iron Furnace) is a historic…read moreiron forge. Only the smelting blast furnace remains and the forge is long gone. Catoctin Furnace was constructed in 1774 by four brothers Thomas, Baker, Roger and James Johnson to produce pig iron from locally mined hematite. In blast by 1776, the furnace provided ammunition (cannonballs) for the American Revolutionary War. Ultimately, three furnaces were built at the site, each named for the site. The first Catoctin Furnace was rebuilt a short distance away in 1787. The second, named Isabella was built in the 1850s by Jacob Kunkel (references give dates from 1853 to 1867). It still stands, within Cunningham Falls State Park. In 1973, the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc. was formed by G. Eugene Anderson, Clement E. Gardiner, J. Franklin Mentzer, and Earl M. Shankle to "foster and promote the restoration of the Catoctin Furnace Historic District...and to maintain the same exclusively for educational and scientific purposes...to exhibit to coming generations our heritage of the past..." The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc., celebrates, studies, and preserves the rich history of this pre-revolutionary industrial village, including the architecture, cultural landscapes, lifeways, and foodways of the workers. This is a nice stop just off the highway for a bit of industrial era and Revolutionary War history. Several captions adorn the site pointing out the important parts. Much of the area is handicapped accessible. [Review 15590 overall - 635 in Maryland - 1094 of 2021.]

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