On November 1, 1864, Maryland freed by a new state constitution all those held in bondage within its boundaries.

Join Montgomery Parks the weekend of November 4 - 6 to celebrate Maryland Emancipation Day at historic sites throughout the county! Hike on the Underground Railroad, tour 1800s log cabins, visit a museum dedicated to the legacy of slavery, enjoy living history demonstrations and eat great food! Park events on Saturday and Sunday are FREE, unless otherwise noted, and open to the public. Visit HistoryInTheParks.org.

Friday, November 4, 2016:

• 7 -9 pm Special Night Hike: Voices of the Underground Railroad $5

Saturday, November 5, 2016

• Underground Railroad Experience Trail Hikes (Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park)
  • 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am
• Woodlawn Visitor Center Open House (Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park)
• Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park | Live Music and Demonstrations
• Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery | Open House
• Harper Cabin at Brookside Nature Center | Tours & Demonstrations

Sunday, November 6, 2016

• Underground Railroad Experience Trail Hikes (Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park)
  • 9:00am, 9:30am
• Woodlawn Visitor Center Open House (Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park)
• Josiah Henson Park | Open House
• Harper Cabin at Brookside Nature Center | Tours & Demonstrations