Over a decade in the making, the Seed to Harvest Exhibit Building opened Saturday June 6, 2026 at Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums. A partnership between the Frederick County Farm Museum Association and Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation, the building aims to plants seeds for the future in educating our youth and our community about the rich agricultural history of Frederick County.
Displaying twelve historic pieces of farm equipment and additional smaller artifacts, the exhibit highlights the process of grain production and the changes in equipment used over time. From the scythe, grain cradle, and flail to the reaping machine, thresher, and binder, visitors will gain an appreciation for the large advancements Frederick County has seen in almost 300 years of agricultural production.
The Frederick County Farm Museum continues to cultivate the land at Rose Hill next to the Seed to Harvest Building. The new building also houses a workshop for the association to repair equipment used in that cultivation. The workshop also contains exhibits to help educate visitors on the important role of mechanical knowledge related to farming.
Founded at Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums in 1977, the Frederick County Farm Museum has curated a collection of agricultural artifacts for visitors to experience for almost 50 years. Their exhibits are housed in the Farm and Family Building, the Dairy Barn, the Bank Barn, and the Seed to Harvest Exhibit Building. Their annual Fall Fest event takes place the first weekend in October and features agricultural demonstrations, crafts, and activities to support their educational mission. Starting June 18th, the building will be featured in a themed agricultural tour during Rose Hill Manor’s open hours Thursday-Sunday at 11 and 2:30.