Funkstown, MD

Although I've never been a fanatic about history I do appreciate when I have the opportunity to take a great listing in an historic town. The town is Funkstown, Maryland and they are gearing up for their "Old Tyme Christmas" celebration.

The event will be held on December 11, 2009 from 6PM - 9PM at the town hall. I suppose there are those who would rather attend an event at a major city with 100,000 of their closest friends but I think there's something to be said for small town charm. Events include a performance by the kindergarten class, a bonfire, local talent and the winner of the best ornament contest! Perhaps I'm showing my age here but I think there's something to be said for innocence.

Funkstown was actually originally named Jerusalem. The town was founded by Jacob and Ann Funck. For a time it was referred to as Jacob Funck's Jerusalem and eventually came to be known as Funkstown. It's German heritage comes from Dr. Christian Borestler who settled there in 1784 and brought 70 German families with him. By 1875 the town had an iron furnace, grist and woolen mills and a host of small shops. The main street still has a collection of quaint businesses to this day.

I don't go back to the 1700's but I do remember what it was like growing up in a small town where people still knew each other and life was much slower and simpler. So if you're in the area and want to take a liesurely trip back in time stop by and visit Funkstown's Old Tyme Christmas. To learn more click on the "event" link to go to the official Funkstown website

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