Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation is constructing a new Carriage Museum at Rose Hill Manor Park in Frederick, Maryland. The new 6,000-square-foot, single-story building will house and display antique carriages and include classroom space, restrooms, and storage. This project addresses preservation needs and will enhance the visitor experience through educational exhibits focused on early American transportation. The new facility also supports ongoing historic interpretation efforts at the site.
Current Status
Project Phase: Construction
Construction Start: Fall 2025
Phase Title: Design
Design is complete. The project incorporated coordination with historic site aesthetics, forest conservation planning, and permit approvals.
Pending Construction or Installation
Interior exhibit installation and interpretive planning will continue in coordination with partners. Additional site enhancements may follow based on operational needs.
Project Timeline
Milestone
Date/Status
Planning/Procurement/POS Submission
2023
Design Progress Update
100% Complete - Winter 2023
Bid Award
Complete - Winter 2024
Construction Start
Fall 2025
This timeline reflects confirmed milestones. Dates for future phases may change based on project developments and will be updated accordingly.
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Funding
The Rose Hill Manor Park Carriage Museum project is funded primarily through Frederick County’s Capital Improvement Program. In addition, we were awarded a $500,000 Maryland Capital Bond Grant (Grant ID: 22-268), which supports construction and equipping of the facility. The grant was authorized by the General Assembly in 2022 and is administered through the Department of General Services (DGS).