Located less than an hour from Baltimore, DC, and Gettysburg, Frederick sits between the Catoctin Mountains and the Monocacy River in Central Maryland. Frederick is Maryland’s second largest city and home of Fort Detrick, the town’s largest employer. With a prominent Civil War past and a spot on the I-270 tech corridor, Frederick blends history and technology for a uniquely modern experience. A small town with convenience to major cities, Frederick offers something for everyone. History buffs rejoice in the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and proximity to Monocacy, Gettysburg, and Antietam National Battlefields. Art lovers savor public murals, private galleries, and Maryland Ensemble Theatre performances in addition to exhibits and classes at Delaplaine Arts Center. Outdoor enthusiasts relish the ample recreational opportunities at local parks such as Carroll Creek Park and Gambrill State Park.