Rose Hill ManorRose Hill Manor is well known because it was the retirement home of Thomas Johnson, the first elected Governor of Maryland. He was born in Calvert County in 1732, was admitted to the Maryland bar in 1753 and to the Frederick bar in 1760. He was active in the Maryland legislature and events of the American Revolution, including commanding the Maryland Militia. He was a delegate to the First Continental Congress in 1774. He also served as an Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court. In 1778 he purchased the land known as Rose Garden and renamed it Rose Hill. However, he then purchased land further north of the City of Frederick and built his home there. He gave Rose Hill to his daughter Ann Jennings Johnson and she and her husband built the home shown here. After the death of his wife, Gov. Johnson lived with his daughter until his death in 1819.
In 1964, 50 acres of Rose Hill were sold to the City of Frederick for a high school, which bears his name. In 1968 Frederick County purchased the remaining 43 acres for to establish the first county park. Today Rose Hill is a Children's Museum, providing a glimpse into life 200 years ago in the early like of the US. The museum offers tours to groups as well as individuals. Spring and fall festivals are held in addition to other events during the year.
In 1977 the Farm Museum was established at Rose Hill. It provides a look at farming on the late 1800's and early twentieth century. There is also an exhibit of fine carriages and sleighs from the collection of Robert H. Renneberger.
Rock wall
Rose Hill Manor is a 200 year old house built by the daughter and son-in-law of Maryland's first elected governor. The house, other buildings, and grounds are now a Children's Museum and one of the Frederick County Parks. The first two windows are in the parlor. For more images and info on, see my posts Rose Hill Manor and Ice House or the museum web site. 
Log cabin window
Barn windows and loft door
Rose Hill Manor
Rock wall
Original log cabin
Dairy barn
Hay ride at the fall festival
At the Oktoberfest, wooden tokens were used to buy food and beer. The craft vendors accepted US $ and/or credit cards.
The ladies also compete
Coming at you
Last Saturday was a beautiful day, with blue sky and fluffy white clouds. The windows at the Oktoberfest reflected the sky nicely.
The photo above was taken about 7:30 AM on the last day of summer looking out our dining room window. The two below were taken on the first day of autumn from my home office. 
Saturday we went to the Oktoberfest held annually in at the Frederick Fair Grounds. The festival celebrates German heritage of this part of Maryland and raises funds for charity. It is sponsored by two of the local Rotary Clubs (Carroll Creek and Fredericktowne). Funds raised support the Rotary community service projects and Community Living, an organization that provides independent living opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. The dining hall was festooned with flags and crests from some of the German states. And the Heidi and Heimat Echo band provided traditional German music. In addition to the German flavor, the festival included fall activities for the kids. Handmade crafts were available for sale. For more images see Marianne's post.
