A new state constitution freed enslaved people living in Maryland on November 1, 1864. Join Heritage Montgomery, Montgomery Parks, and our partner sites as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day. Bring your family to enjoy special commemorative programs, food, games & crafts, music, and more at sites around Montgomery County! Programs are FREE unless otherwise noted.
Beall-Dawson Historical Park
SATURDAY, NOV. 1 – noon to 4pm
103 West Montgomery Avenue, Rockville
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A new state constitution freed enslaved people living in Maryland on November 1, 1864. Join Heritage Montgomery, Montgomery Parks, and our partner sites as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day. Bring your family to enjoy special commemorative programs, food, games & crafts, music, and more at sites around Montgomery County! Programs are FREE unless otherwise noted.
Beall-Dawson Historical Park
SATURDAY, NOV. 1 – noon to 4pm
103 West Montgomery Avenue, Rockville
Button Farm Living History Center
SATURDAY, NOV. 1 – noon to 4pm
16820 Black Rock Road, Germantown
Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park
SATURDAY, NOV. 1 – noon to 4pm
3610 Brookeville Road, Olney
Sandy Spring Slave Museum
SATURDAY, NOV. 1 – noon to 4pm
18524 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring
Harper Cabin at Brookside Nature Center
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOV. 1 & 2 – 1 to 4pm
1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton
Sandy Spring Museum
SATURDAY, NOV. 1 – 10am to 5pm ($)
SUNDAY, NOV. 2 – noon to 5pm ($)
17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
FRIDAY, OCT. 31($) & SATURDAY, NOV. 1
16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring
Josiah Henson Park
SUNDAY, NOV. 2 – noon to 4pm
11420 Old Georgetown Road, N. Bethesda
For details on all of these programs, visit HeritageMontgomery.org.
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