Frederick and Pennsylvania Line Railroad Museum facts for kids
| Formation | 2015 (founded) 2015 (incorporated) |
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| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | Nonprofit organization |
| Purpose | Historic preservation |
| Headquarters | Walkersville, Maryland |
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Region served
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Frederick County, Maryland |
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President
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Ray Soderberg |
| Website | fplmuseum.org |
The Frederick and Pennsylvania Line Railroad Museum is a special group in Walkersville, Maryland. It's a nonprofit organization, which means it doesn't try to make money. Instead, its main goal is to save and protect old buildings and important places. The museum got its name from the railroad that was built in Frederick County way back in 1872.
About the Museum
The Frederick and Pennsylvania Line Railroad Museum, Inc. started in 2015. It was created to help save and promote historic places in Frederick County, Maryland. This group works to keep the history of the area alive.
How the Museum Works
The museum has two people on its board who volunteer their time. Many other volunteers also help out. They all work together to protect old buildings, important sites, and neighborhoods. The museum helps other groups and people who want to save historic places. They also offer advice and support to communities. This helps make sure that old buildings can be used again in new ways.
See also
- Frederick and Pennsylvania Line Railroad Company
- History of Frederick County
- Maryland Historical Society
