2020 Friends of Mount Olivet
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
Activities specially designed for the education, enrichment and enjoyment of our Friends of Mount Olivet members and associated guests. Not a member? ......become one today and help us preserve this historic treasure!
REVAMPED FOMO SCHEDULE for FALL 2020
Friends of Mount Olivet (FOMO) Activity Calendar
Revised Fall 2020
Date Event Time Meeting
Location
September (2)
2 Wed Fun Health/Walk 10am/5pm Key Chapel
World War II Monument lecture 11am/6pm WWII Monument
Area EE
14 Mon “Stories in Stone” FSK Online Lecture (Zoom) 12 noon/6pm Online
25 Fri Great Frederick Fair Day 12 noon Key Chapel
“Fair History Trivia in Mt. Olivet Tour”
October (3)
7 Wed Monument Preservation Workshop 8:30 am-4:30pm Key Chapel
with Expert Restoration Specialist Jonathan Appel
16 Fri Candlelight History Walking Tour 6pm & 8:30pm Key Chapel
with Chris Haugh (Rain Date Sun, Oct 18)
28 Wed Stories in Stone Online Lecture (Zoom) 12 noon/6pm Online
November (2)
7 Sat Veterans Day Flag Marking TBD* Key Chapel
11 Wed Veterans Day Flag Marking (Anytime btw 9am-4pm)Admin Office
Veterans Day Walking Tour 12 noon Key Chapel
*Possible Veterans Luminary Event 6pm WW II Monument
18 Wed Stories in Stone Online Lecture (Zoom) 12 noon/6pm Online
December (2)
9 Wed Stories in Stone” (Zoom) 12 noon/6pm Online
19 Sat Wreaths Across America 12 noon WWII Memorial
*Not definitive yet
Other ideas (Group Oriented) TBA
Monthly Stone Cleaning sessions
Monthly Stone Documentations
Revised Fall 2020
Date Event Time Meeting
Location
September (2)
2 Wed Fun Health/Walk 10am/5pm Key Chapel
World War II Monument lecture 11am/6pm WWII Monument
Area EE
14 Mon “Stories in Stone” FSK Online Lecture (Zoom) 12 noon/6pm Online
25 Fri Great Frederick Fair Day 12 noon Key Chapel
“Fair History Trivia in Mt. Olivet Tour”
October (3)
7 Wed Monument Preservation Workshop 8:30 am-4:30pm Key Chapel
with Expert Restoration Specialist Jonathan Appel
16 Fri Candlelight History Walking Tour 6pm & 8:30pm Key Chapel
with Chris Haugh (Rain Date Sun, Oct 18)
28 Wed Stories in Stone Online Lecture (Zoom) 12 noon/6pm Online
November (2)
7 Sat Veterans Day Flag Marking TBD* Key Chapel
11 Wed Veterans Day Flag Marking (Anytime btw 9am-4pm)Admin Office
Veterans Day Walking Tour 12 noon Key Chapel
*Possible Veterans Luminary Event 6pm WW II Monument
18 Wed Stories in Stone Online Lecture (Zoom) 12 noon/6pm Online
December (2)
9 Wed Stories in Stone” (Zoom) 12 noon/6pm Online
19 Sat Wreaths Across America 12 noon WWII Memorial
*Not definitive yet
Other ideas (Group Oriented) TBA
Monthly Stone Cleaning sessions
Monthly Stone Documentations
ORIGINAL MASTER SCHEDULE BEFORE COVID-19 Cancellation/Postponement
***NOTE: The following schedule is for info purposes only and not in effect for 2020****
***NOTE: The following schedule is for info purposes only and not in effect for 2020****
Stories in Stone Lecture
Chris Haugh discusses cemetery history in respect to his popular blog offerings and the inspiration and research aspects of each story, while including other interesting family anecdotes.
Wednesday, March 11th (two sessions)
12 noon & 6pm
Key Chapel
Light Refreshments
Chris Haugh discusses cemetery history in respect to his popular blog offerings and the inspiration and research aspects of each story, while including other interesting family anecdotes.
Wednesday, March 11th (two sessions)
12 noon & 6pm
Key Chapel
Light Refreshments
First-Ever Mount Olivet/"Stories in Stone" Trivia Night (NOTE NEW DATE!)
Factoids, Friends, Fun &....... Pizza! Study your Mount Olivet history before coming out to this showdown against other members to show intellectual dominance when it comes to "Frederick's Other City."
Friday, March 27th
6pm (Social) 6:30 Game Start
Key Chapel
Pizza & non-alcoholic drinks/(BYOB)
ATTENTION: POSTPONED UNTIL LATER DUE TO COVID-19 SITUATION
Factoids, Friends, Fun &....... Pizza! Study your Mount Olivet history before coming out to this showdown against other members to show intellectual dominance when it comes to "Frederick's Other City."
Friday, March 27th
6pm (Social) 6:30 Game Start
Key Chapel
Pizza & non-alcoholic drinks/(BYOB)
ATTENTION: POSTPONED UNTIL LATER DUE TO COVID-19 SITUATION
Stories in Stone Lecture
Chris Haugh discusses cemetery history in respect to his popular blog offerings and the inspiration and research aspects of each story, while including other interesting family anecdotes.
Wednesday, April 8th (two sessions)
12 noon & 6pm
Key Chapel
Light Refreshments
Chris Haugh discusses cemetery history in respect to his popular blog offerings and the inspiration and research aspects of each story, while including other interesting family anecdotes.
Wednesday, April 8th (two sessions)
12 noon & 6pm
Key Chapel
Light Refreshments
"Cemetery Beautiful" Spring Walking Tour
Stroll the grounds as trees show bloom and learn about Mount Olivet's roots in the Garden Cemetery Movement of the 19th century on this mile-long walk.
Saturday, April 25th
10am-12noon
Meet at Key Chapel
Light Refreshments
Stroll the grounds as trees show bloom and learn about Mount Olivet's roots in the Garden Cemetery Movement of the 19th century on this mile-long walk.
Saturday, April 25th
10am-12noon
Meet at Key Chapel
Light Refreshments
Monument Cleaning Workshop
Learn how to clean historic tombstones, and take your turn beautifying Mount Olivet and preserving our precious grave monuments within the cemetery's historic section. (Dress approprietely)
Thursday, May 7th
10am-12noon
Meet at Key Chapel
Learn how to clean historic tombstones, and take your turn beautifying Mount Olivet and preserving our precious grave monuments within the cemetery's historic section. (Dress approprietely)
Thursday, May 7th
10am-12noon
Meet at Key Chapel
Monument Cleaning Workshop (Weekend Encore)
Learn how to clean historic tombstones, and take your turn beautifying Mount Olivet and preserving our precious grave monuments within the cemetery's historic section. Dress appropriately)
Saturday, May 9th
10am-12noon
Meet at Key Chapel
Learn how to clean historic tombstones, and take your turn beautifying Mount Olivet and preserving our precious grave monuments within the cemetery's historic section. Dress appropriately)
Saturday, May 9th
10am-12noon
Meet at Key Chapel
Stories in Stone Lecture (Outside-weather permitting)
Chris Haugh discusses cemetery history in respect to his popular blog offerings and the inspiration and research aspects of each story, while including other interesting family anecdotes. Bring your walking shoes.
Wednesday, May 13th (two sessions)
12 noon & 6pm
Key Chapel
Light Refreshments
Chris Haugh discusses cemetery history in respect to his popular blog offerings and the inspiration and research aspects of each story, while including other interesting family anecdotes. Bring your walking shoes.
Wednesday, May 13th (two sessions)
12 noon & 6pm
Key Chapel
Light Refreshments
Military Movie Night
In honor of Memorial Day, join other friends as we view a military-themed film after a brief introduction by Chris Haugh.
Friday, May 22nd
6:00pm (Social) 6:30pm (Movie start)
Pizza and non-alcoholic drinks/(BYOB)
In honor of Memorial Day, join other friends as we view a military-themed film after a brief introduction by Chris Haugh.
Friday, May 22nd
6:00pm (Social) 6:30pm (Movie start)
Pizza and non-alcoholic drinks/(BYOB)
Memorial Day at the Mount
With over 4,000 veterans connected to every conflict in our country's history, our cemetery is a very special place to be on this military holiday.
Monday, May 25th
Annual Program by local Carrollton Manor & Frederick DAR/SAR Chapters
(10am at Mausoleum Chapel)
FOMO Wreath Laying at WWII Monument
(11:15am at World War II Monument)
Annual Program by American Legion Post #11
(12 noon at Key Monument)
With over 4,000 veterans connected to every conflict in our country's history, our cemetery is a very special place to be on this military holiday.
Monday, May 25th
Annual Program by local Carrollton Manor & Frederick DAR/SAR Chapters
(10am at Mausoleum Chapel)
FOMO Wreath Laying at WWII Monument
(11:15am at World War II Monument)
Annual Program by American Legion Post #11
(12 noon at Key Monument)
Mount Olivet "Paint Nite"
A Paint Nite is a two-hour “sip and paint” experience in which people who have no art background can produce a 16" by 20" self-masterpiece while drinking wine and most importantly, have lots and lots of fun. Mount Olivet offers plenty of beautiful views to indoctrinate beginners.
Early June Date: TBA
6pm-8pm
Meet at Key Chapel
A Paint Nite is a two-hour “sip and paint” experience in which people who have no art background can produce a 16" by 20" self-masterpiece while drinking wine and most importantly, have lots and lots of fun. Mount Olivet offers plenty of beautiful views to indoctrinate beginners.
Early June Date: TBA
6pm-8pm
Meet at Key Chapel
Flag Day History Program
Flag tribute and related programming with special guest speaker with a flag-themed presentation.
Sunday, June 14th
2:00pm (Brief Program at Key Monument)
2:15pm Light Refreshments in Key Chapel
2:30pm Guest Lecture (TBA)
Flag tribute and related programming with special guest speaker with a flag-themed presentation.
Sunday, June 14th
2:00pm (Brief Program at Key Monument)
2:15pm Light Refreshments in Key Chapel
2:30pm Guest Lecture (TBA)
Civil War & the Cemetery Twilight Tour
What better night than the 156th anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy to conduct this special, candlelit walking tour of Mount Olivet in which guide/historian Chris Haugh will introduce participants to officers and soldiers of both sides. In addition, he will share stories of memorable civilians who didn't sign up for war, as it, instead, came to them and their home of Frederick County.
Thursday, July 9th
8-9:30pm (Meet at Key Chapel)
7:00pm Light Refreshments in Key Chapel
with showing of Maryland's Heart of the Civil War documentary
What better night than the 156th anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy to conduct this special, candlelit walking tour of Mount Olivet in which guide/historian Chris Haugh will introduce participants to officers and soldiers of both sides. In addition, he will share stories of memorable civilians who didn't sign up for war, as it, instead, came to them and their home of Frederick County.
Thursday, July 9th
8-9:30pm (Meet at Key Chapel)
7:00pm Light Refreshments in Key Chapel
with showing of Maryland's Heart of the Civil War documentary
Civil War & the Cemetery Morning Tour*
Encore of the July 9th tour event for those who couldn't attend, or who rather prefer a daylight tour of the cemetery instead. Mount Olivet guide/historian Chris Haugh will introduce participants to officers and soldiers of both sides. In addition, he will share stories of memorable civilians who didn't sign up for war, as it, instead, came to them and their home of Frederick County.
Saturday, July 11th
8-9:30am (Meet at Chapel)
Refreshments: Coffee and donuts
Encore of the July 9th tour event for those who couldn't attend, or who rather prefer a daylight tour of the cemetery instead. Mount Olivet guide/historian Chris Haugh will introduce participants to officers and soldiers of both sides. In addition, he will share stories of memorable civilians who didn't sign up for war, as it, instead, came to them and their home of Frederick County.
Saturday, July 11th
8-9:30am (Meet at Chapel)
Refreshments: Coffee and donuts
Stories in Stone Lecture (Outside-weather permitting)
Chris Haugh discusses cemetery history in respect to his popular blog offerings and the inspiration and research aspects of each story, while including other interesting family anecdotes. Bring your walking shoes!
Wednesday, September 9th (two sessions)
12 noon & 6pm
Key Chapel
Light Refreshments
Chris Haugh discusses cemetery history in respect to his popular blog offerings and the inspiration and research aspects of each story, while including other interesting family anecdotes. Bring your walking shoes!
Wednesday, September 9th (two sessions)
12 noon & 6pm
Key Chapel
Light Refreshments
