Thurmont's Past
Is Our Future.

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Welcome to the Thurmont Historical Society!

Our mission is to foster, preserve, and promote the history of Thurmont and its broader community.
We are dedicated to collecting and preserving documents, artifacts, photographs, and other objects that hold historical significance from Thurmont. Come visit us and learn about Thurmont's physical and cultural heritage!

The Creeger House, home of the Thurmont Historical Society, is open to the public on the following schedule:

Monday-Thursday: By Appointment
Friday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
*The Creeger House will not be open September 11-13 and September 26-27, we will be participating in the community events those days.*

  

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Our History

Check out our extensive gallery to view more of Thurmont's historical photographs

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Thurmont's Historical Figures

Perhaps the most prominent local resident in Thurmont history. Col. John R. Rouzer May 9, 1839 - March 25, 1914 John Rouzer was born the last of ten children to Peter Rouzer and Rachel Hope Martin. His grandfather was Daniel Rouzer, who established a tannery in 1793 and became one of the town’s most successful businessmen and landowners in that era, and John’s uncle, Henry, also operated a successful tannery on East Main Street for... Read the Full Bio One of the most influential of Thurmont’s 18th Century residents. Jacob Weller BS 1775 - 1846 Read the Full Bio Judge William J. Stoner Nov 5, 1881 - Nov 25, 1950 Read the Full Bio George W. Wireman November 11, 1920 - January 5, 2012 Read the Full Bio Russell Waesche January 6, 1886 - October 17, 1946 Read the Full Bio Peter N. Hammaker February 27, 1858 - August 27, 1925 Read the Full Bio

Keep Thurmont History Alive!

There are several ways to keep Thurmont history alive, including donations, purchases from our store, and volunteering your time.

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