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Frederick County 4-H History

Explore the history of the world's largest youth organization and its place in Frederick County 

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About 4-H

Never heard of 4-H or new to the program? Click below to access the Frederick County 4-H Youth website main page. Interested in joining 4-H? Feel free to contact a county Extension Agent or club leader.

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Historical Timeline

Curated from a collection of historical photographs, journals, newspaper editorials and archive reports from Frederick County's own Ag-Archives - this comprehensive and growing timeline captures the evolution of Frederick County's largest youth program.

Frederick County 4-H Royalty

Using newspaper clippings, personal stories and Great Frederick Fair premium lists, this collection chronicles Frederick's unique youth royalty program.

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The unique people, culture and events that have shaped Frederick County 4-H is a part of a larger, shared history. The common experiences, lessons and dreams of 4-Hers across the United States can give us perspective and inspiration as we shape the future of our county program...

Broaden Your Horizons...

The 4-H National Preservation Program's website - Explore over a century's worth of youth engagement in 4-H, the whole nation over, through personal stories, artwork, song lyrics and more!

The Road Maps To Success

Whether wanting to visit regional 4-H landmarks while on a family road-trip or looking to dig deeper into National 4-H history, these interactive maps, created by the National Preservation Committee, are fun and practical resources!

Frederick County 4-H History Initiative

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