Parks Cultural Resources Stewardship
Our Vision & Mission
The Cultural Resources Stewardship Section of Montgomery Parks, Park Planning and Stewardship Division operates countywide efforts in support of cultural and historic resources in our Parks.
Our staff of historians, architectural historians, museum professionals, and archaeologists are dedicated to preserving and interpreting our historical and archaeological properties for current and future generations.
Our staff works to ensure stewardship of roofed structures (i.e., buildings and other structures), sites (i.e., archaeological sites, cemeteries, building ruins), and objects (i.e., boundary stones, or other markers) in the County park system.
Efforts include the inventory, documentation and prioritization of cultural resources; in-depth analysis of cultural resources using current best practices; determining future use; preparation of historic structures reports, coordinating implementation of treatment plans; preparation of Operational Use Plans for Cultural Resource sites; and education and outreach efforts - including interpretive programming and the ever-popular archaeology camps.
The major focus is to preserve these resources for the enjoyment of park patrons and future generations. It is our goal to support the acquisition, conservation and management of the cultural and historic resources in our parks.
News & Events
- Public Meeting! Proposed Use of the Jesup Blair House | Tuesday, March 9, 2010 | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | More Info
Meeting Location: Silver Spring B & O Railroad Station | 8100 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Montgomery County Department of Parks invites you to participate in a discussion about the proposed use of the historic Jesup Blair House located at 900 Jesup Blair Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910. No RSVP required. For more information, please contact Ms. Joey Lampl at joey.lampl@montgomeryparks.org or call 301.563.3414. - Volunteer opportunities await you in Cultural Resources Historic Sites! Trail Guides are needed to provide guided hikes for the Underground Railroad Experience Trail, and docents are needed to provided tours for both the historic Bussard Farmhouse at the Agricultural History Farm Park and Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park. Visit www.ParksVolunteers.org to apply today!
- Fun and exciting upcoming events are happening in and around our Historic and Archaeological attractions. Please check our up-to-date events calendar page!
- Please read excerpts from our Historic Structures Report for the Josiah Henson Site. The report contains information on the history of the site associated with the man who inspired the book Uncle Tom's Cabin. You can find the report on the Henson Site page.
What do archaeologists do?
Archaeology Workshop 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 info.
Last update: February 24, 2010
Montgomery County Department of Parks