Pass It On Photo Scanning

Search those attics, basements and old photo albums! On October 15th from 1 to 5pm, the Boonsboro Historical Society will host a Pass It On event to scan in old photos or documents from Boonsboro residents.   We want to preserve them before they are lost or damaged...

Barbara Ingram Students Visit Bowman House

Students from Barbara Ingram School for the Arts toured the Bowman House recently to get inspiration for a play they will be writing and performing depicting the reunion of Boonsboro brothers Jacob and John Heck. The brothers met in town between the Battles of South...

Boonsboro Reflections: The Bowman House

The Bowman House, at 323 North Main Street, was built in 1826 and is typical of log dwellings built in Western Maryland during the first half of the 19th century.  It has two stories built in an “L” shaped plan.  A hewn V-notch construction detail was used at the...

Boonsboro 225th Event – History, Music & Wine at Big Cork

Evening of History, Music and Wine at Big Cork Sunday, April 30th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Location: Big Cork Vineyards, 4236 Main St., Rohrersville, MD Come out and celebrate Boonsboro’s 225th Anniversary with a kick-off event at Big Cork Vineyards. If you love wine...

Boonsboro Reflections: Historic Gravesites

Boonsboro Reflections: Historic Gravesites   William Boone died in 1798, only six years after founding Boonsboro. He was buried on his land.  In 1802, planning and construction of the Salem Church began on property acquired from the Boone family and the Old Salem...

225th Anniversary Ornament Available Now!

The 225th Anniversary ornament is here! This pewter ornament features Boonsboro’s 225th Anniversary logo on the front and a brief history of our Washington Monument on the back. The ornaments are available for $10 at: Boonsboro Town Hall (cash or check) A Cut...