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Maryland Historical Trust

Maryland Preservation Awards: Visitation Hotel Frederick

May 26th, 2026 11:30 am

This award for Excellence in Rehabilitation will be presented for work done at Visitation Hotel Frederick.

The Visitation Hotel Frederick represents a masterful adaptive reuse of a circa-1850 Federal-style landmark. Following a $30 million investment, this former convent and Civil War hospital reopened in December 2024 as downtown Frederick’s first new hotel in over fifty years. Despite significant construction challenges, the project carefully preserved many of the original site features, such as the Corinthian chapel – now transformed into a signature restaurant featuring the original pipe organ and stained glass. With over 1,200 curated artifacts on display, the hotel seamlessly integrates luxury hospitality with the site’s layered history, serving as a catalyst for the city’s economic revitalization.