A modest example of Historic Frederick
Settled in the beautiful Maryland School for the Deaf campus in Frederick, Maryland, the historical Hessian Barracks stands proudly; two stories high and still clinging onto the original stone structure, this building possesses intriguing history. This structure housed inmates throughout the Revolutionary War as well as made way for a hospital in the Civil War. My family and I admired the simplicity of each small room from the original windowpanes, to the original brick walls and floors, to the dirt kitchen where meals are still prepared to this day. Despite the building’s cold exterior, the museum’s curator, Carl Robin, who was certainly welcoming, informative and passionate about this museum, warmly greeted us. Robin guided us through the building, making note of several restoration projects in effect and some of the highlights about the museum. My son loved the open space between each room and ran back and forth during the tour. He thoroughly enjoyed the rifle display and the canon that this museum has donated to city of Frederick. At the end of our time at the Hessian Barracks, we traveled outside to the giant bell in the courtyard. We gave it a great tug and heard the loud glorious ring (which most people in Frederick probably heard as well!) A unique experience and one that must be shared by tourists of Frederick and residents as well!