Heritage Festival – September 2022
Families, friends, and neighbors descend upon our little town the fourth weekend in September, just as they have done for the last 37 years to attend the Town’s signature event, Heritage Festival. Heritage Festival is exactly what you think about for a small-town event – it’s a celebration of a shared past, a celebration of […]
August 2022 – The REAL Deal
We’re going to get a little bit personal here. I’m the Main Street Manager and have been working in Middletown since 2011. This past year has been trying for me with health issues – and not just my own. As humans, we all go through good times, bad times, sickness, and health. Through my job, […]
May in Middletown
Hi Friends! Thank you to everyone who came out for Coloring the Street. We had a fantastic time and loved to see all the bright creativity. And don’t worry if you missed this event, we have more fun things to do, see, and experience downtown. High School Art Stroll Down Main For May, we want […]
Coloring Main Street Middletown
Hi Friends! April is a transition month – from the cold winter to the earliest hints of spring, we file our taxes (and promise to do something better/different the next year), and start thinking of planting gardens, end of the school year, and somehow our attentions shift from the inside to the great outdoors and […]
SEEKING ARTIST: Public Art Project
Opportunity With support from public and private funds, Main Street Middletown, MD Inc is seeking an Artist/Team to design, fabricate, and install public art in our historically significant downtown district. Project Vision & Goals Main Street Middletown, MD Inc wishes to add vibrancy and delight to our downtown through public art. Main Street Middletown’s Goals: […]
March into Middletown
March in Middletown may seem quiet, but we’re all preparing for our calendar full of outdoor events. Main Street Middletown has a full plate working on several projects – the rehabilitation of 19 West Main Street. This turned into a longer process than we anticipated because of COVID, so we all have to give ourselves […]
We Love Main Street Middletown <3
We love our history! For a small town, we have witnessed over 255 years of change. George Washington walked along the old Native American trails with General Braddock, literally carving out the beginnings of roads to connect the east and west. German settlers traveled from Philadelphia and took a turn south to head into Maryland’s […]
Rejuvenate in Main Street Middletown
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season often leaves us exhausted and depleted. If having a healthier, happier, new you are part of your 2022 goals, then get started by heading out to Maryland’s timeless treasure, Main Street Middletown. The New Year is a time to relax and rejuvenate, and what better way to […]
December Blog
Did you know there is a poem, written circa 1910, called Christmas in the Valley? It is by Middletown native, Thomas Chalmers Harbaugh, and its last verse is as follows: “Christmas in the Valley with the holly and the snow! Christmas in the Valley ‘neath the mystic mistletoe I catch the sound of music in […]
November 2021- Small Business Saturday
Main Street Middletown invites you to visit us on Small Business Saturday and throughout the holiday season! Avoid the holiday shipping delays and buy gifts for everyone on your list. FREE PARKING First, parking here is easy! We have on-street parking as well as several lots – all for FREE! OAK & STEEL We suggest […]