German Society of Maryland

Tour of Schifferstadt and a Cold Beer at the Frederick Oktoberfest

Tour of the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum
and a Cold Beer at the Frederick Oktoberfest

On September 28, members and friends of the German Society of Maryland had a private tour of the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum. 

After the tour, the group re-gathered at the Frederick Oktoberfest and enjoyed a beer together. 

Thanks to all those members who joined us for this tour. 

 

Schifferstadt Garden
Schifferstadt Historical Plaque
Schifferstadt House
About Schifferstadt

Joseph and Cathrine Brunner arrived in Frederick County in 1736. They named their new 302-acre farm Schifferstadt after their hometown in Germany’s Palatinate region.

In 1758 they replaced their initial log cabin with a stone farm house. That home is now one of the oldest in Frederick county and is an example of how German settlers adapted their tradition to the American frontier.

The museum possesses the only 5-plate stove still in its original location (see photo below). The inscription on the plates read: Wo Euer Schatz Ist Da Its Auch Euer Herz (Where your treasure is, there also will be your heart). 

 

Docent Meg Ames discusses the kitchen at Schifferstadt
Docent Meg Ames discusses the kitchen at Schifferstadt
Docent Meg Ames highlights the details of the Schifferstadt's unique 5-plate stove used for heating the house
Docent Meg Ames highlights the details of the Schifferstadt's unique 5-plate stove used for heating the house
Members of the German Society pose for a photo at the Schifferstadt Museum before heading off to the Frederick Oktoberfest
Members of the German Society pose for a photo at the Schifferstadt Museum before heading off to the Frederick Oktoberfest

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