Ausherman Family Foundation

The Barbara Fritchie House was purchased by the nonprofit Ausherman Family Foundation in 2015 to preserve the home as a historic landmark.

The Ausherman Family Foundation is a private foundation, established in 2006. The Trustees envision a vibrant community where committed nonprofit organizations effectively work together in a spirit of cooperation to advance superior charitable outcomes in Frederick County. The Foundation’s mission is to empower the passion for change in Frederick County, Maryland.

Ausherman Family Foundation


154 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

"Shoot if you must, this old gray head,
But spare your country’s flag, she said."
— John Greenleaf Whittier