Historic Happenings
ONGOING EVENTS | UPCOMING EVENTS
You can also search the main Parks Calendar for all History in the Parks events.
NOTE: In the event of severe weather, please call ahead to make sure the park will be open. On Saturday mornings, please call 301-650-4373 and a recorded message will advise you of the park hours.
Upcoming Events
Black History Month 2012
"A Walk in Father Henson's Footsteps" Guided Tours
Saturdays | February 4, 11, 18, 25 | 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Free admission. Join Montgomery Parks in celebrating Black History Month at Josiah Henson Special Park for some fun and FREE activities. Enjoy guided tours of the historic Josiah Henson Special Park during Black History Month. more ...
“Lyrical Rhythms: The Sounds of Freedom” Live Spoken Word Poetry Event
Saturday, February 25 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free admission. Join us as we close out our Black History Month celebration at the park with our anual poetry event. more ...
Ongoing Events
Oakley Cabin Tours
Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park - 3610 Brookeville Road, Olney, MD 20832
Oakley Cabin
is closed for the 2011 season effective, November 5. Please join next year for guided tours of the historic cabin on each second and fourth Saturday between April and October.
Underground Railroad Experience Trail Hikes
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park - 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860. 301-650-4373
Guided hikes of the Underground Railroad Experience Trail has ended for the 2011 season. Please check the Underground Railroad Experience Trail website for more information. Self-guided hikes are also available along the Underground Railroad Experience Trail. Download the Underground Railroad Trail Map
Hyattstown Mill Art Project
The mill is operated by the Hyattstown Mill Arts Project, which hosts rotating exhibits and live music performances in the Mill Gallery from April through October. The gallery is open weekends, holidays and for special events. Call 301-874-2452 for more information.
Josiah Henson Special Park (formerly called Riley Farm/"Uncle Tom's Cabin")
The house and cabin are open only for special occasions at this time. For more information, please call 301-650-4373 or visit JosiahHensonSite.org. The Montgomery County Planning Board held a Planning Board Work Session on December 2, 2010 where it approved/adopted the master plan. Visit the Josiah Henson Special Park Master Plan web page for more information.
Kingsley Schoolhouse
The historic school located in the Little Bennett Regional Park is open only for special occasions at this time. For more information please contact Wendy Hanley at 301-528-3451.
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Montgomery County Department of Parks