History in the Parks
Travel back in time to learn how your family, friends, and neighbors may have lived. Imagine your surprise when you discover you haven’t traveled far. You are in your own backyard in your local park system.
Historic Happenings
CALENDAR LINKS | ARCHAEOLOGY CAMP
Fun and exciting events and adventures are happening in and around our historic and archaeological attractions year-round. Here is a list of links for historic park events, summer workshops and volunteer opportunities.
NOTE: In the event of severe weather, please call ahead to confirm the park will be open before traveling to the site. Call 301-650-4373 for a recorded message of the most current park event hours.
Calendar Links
- Historic Happenings - An event calendar listing for all our historic park events
- ParksArchaeology.org - Explore details about archaeology camps, digs and volunteer opportunities
- ParksVolunteers.org - Search for volunteer positions and help us "dig" up our history
- Main Parks Event Calendar - Search all park events for what interests you
What do archaeologists do?
Archaeology Camp
What do archaeologists do? Archaeology camp participants find out! You will be introduced to archaeology as you work side-by-side with Park Archaeologists on an archaeological site. Participants learn in a small group, hands-on setting.- more ...
Sites to Visit
Montgomery Parks owns several historic sites that are currently open to the public (some with limited access), sometimes through partnerships.
Battery Bailey - Blockhouse Point Civil War Experience
- Bussard Farmstead at the Agricultural History Farm Park
- Hyattstown Mill
- Josiah Henson Special Park
- Kingsley Schoolhouse
- Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park
- Poole’s General Store
- Paint Branch Trail
- Silver Spring/Acorn Park
- Underground Railroad Experience Trail
- Waters House
- Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
Volunteers
Volunteers make everything possible!
Become a part of history as a volunteer Historic Guide! Exciting opportunities await you at one of our Historic Sites.Search for historic and cultural volunteer opportunities at ParksVolunteers.org and apply today!
- Trail guides are needed to provide guided hikes for the Underground Railroad Experience Trail , and
- Docents are needed to provide tours for both the historic Bussard Farmstead at the Agricultural History Farm Park and Oakley Cabin African American Museum.
Last update:
November 15, 2011
Montgomery County Department of Parks