Sitting along Rock Creek in Derwood, Maryland, the 410-acre Agricultural History Farm Park ("Ag History Farm") includes a turn-of-the century farm house and barn, contemporary Activity Center and beautiful meadows. These are perfect settings for your wedding or other social occasion.
The Bank Barn has a maximum capacity of 100 guests. Tenting options outside the Barn (for an additional fee) are available, but may only accommodate up to 100 guests. Many caterers require the use of catering tents, which must also be rented.
The Barn is not heated--and due to its historic nature, no heaters or open flames of any kind are allowed in the barn or on the farm (including sterno used by caterers). No glassware is allowed in the barn or on the farm with the exception of Mason jars and beer bottles during permitted events (disposable glassware is recommended). Beer and wine only (no hard liquor) are allowed during Barn rentals. Please keep these rules in mind when booking your event and contracting with a caterer. Smoking must be kept 50 feet away from any Farm structures in designated smoking areas only.
Sparklers and fireworks are illegal in Montgomery County, MD and are strictly prohibited anywhere on the Farm.
The Barn is available for rent Saturdays and Sundays May - September. The Farm is not available for rent during the month of October due to the many Farm activities, which are scheduled annually.
More current photos and actual pictures of events can be found on our Facebook page!
Scheduling a Visit
- The Reservation Office for the Ag Farm Barn is located at Woodlawn Manor in Sandy Spring, MD - not at the Farm. Patrons interested in renting the barn MUST make an appointment to view the event space. Walk through tours of the barn are not permitted without park staff present. Due to its historic nature and live farm animals, only those who have had a personal walk-through to explain how the farm can be used as rental space will be allowed to book events. Please email or call 301-774-1900 for appointments.
- The Ag Farm is a beautiful venue for small, intimate social events for up to 100 guests maximum. The Farm is managed by The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and is a public park. Patrons are welcome to visit the farm between dawn and dusk however; visitors may not interrupt events which may be ongoing during weekends. The public may visit the barn from dawn to dusk and may also view the animals on the outside of the barn and enjoy the beautiful surrounding grounds.
- Caterers and renters are required to schedule appointments for a walk-through a minimum of 60 days prior to their reservation date. Please email or call 301-774-1900 to schedule a walk-through.
Social Events
The Agricultural History Farm Park is available for rent for small, intimate social events, including weddings, family reunions, anniversary, holiday or birthday parties and more. This scenic, historic farm offers:
- Historic Barn including use of Bride's room for bridal preparations in the Farm House (weddings only)
- Unique ceremony site behind the Bussard Farm House
Essential Information
| Address | 18400 Muncaster Road |
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| Contact | The Park Event Center Reservation Office at Woodlawn Manor handles reservations for the Agricultural History Farm Park and Woodlawn Manor. Please call 301-774-1900 for information and availability M-F. Venue Manager: Nancy Cadigan | email | Reservations Manager: Melissa Bonds | email |
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| Capacity | 100 guests maximum
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| Additional Rentals | 2013 TABLES AND CHAIRS Rental order form due at least 30 days prior to the event 2013 TENT rentals order form due at least 90 days prior to the event |
| Floor Plans | Floor Plan Examples and Suggested Rentals Barn Blank Floorplan Template due at least 30 days prior to the event |
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Photo credits: Katie Stoops Photography
Montgomery County Department of Parks
9500 Brunett Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20901
www.montgomeryparks.org
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