Agricultural History Farm Park
18400
Muncaster Rd.
Derwood, MD 20855
301-948-5053
Directions to the Agricultural History Farm Park
Situated along Rock Creek in Derwood, Maryland, the Agricultural
History Farm Park is a 410-acre complex with a farmhouse,
barn, assorted farm buildings and an activity center.
To interpret past farming practices, 70 acres were set aside
as an historic area. The farmhouse is currently being furnished
to reflect the home of an average turn-of-the-century family.
Programs to interpret the typical Montgomery County farmer's
lifestyle are planned for the future. Learn more about special historic events and information at the Ag Farm.
Today the Farm Park hosts seasonal festivals depicting farm life both past and present. It serves as the host site for the popular Harvest Festival which takes place every October. Other programs are scheduled by Meadowside Nature Center and the Friends of the Agricultural History Farm park throughout the year. For more information, call Meadowside Nature Center at 301-924-4141.
Special Events on the Farm
April 2010
Gas & Steam Engine Show
Saturday & Sunday, April 10 & 11
10am-3pm
Admission: FREE
Parking: FREE
Bring the family and come on out to the Agricultural History Farm Park to see antique gas and steam engines and restored farm tractors of yesteryear at the 14th Annual Gas & Steam Engine Show!
There's plenty to do and see, including:
- Antique Cars & Trucks
- Gas Engines & Steam Tractors
- Live Country Music!
- Kiddie Tractor Pull
- Tractor Driving Contests
- Hay Wagon Rides
- Parade on Saturday!
- Flea Market, Door Prizes & Great Food!
Here's a little video snippet (taken on a moving tractor!) from a visitor at last year's show (courtesy of The Robert Dyer Channel).
Hours are 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Derwood is in Montgomery County; the farm park is at 18400 Muncaster Road. Admission and parking are both FREE!
This event will take place rain or shine. Join us! Call 301-253-2673 for more information. Sponsored by Montgomery Parks and the Friends of the Agricultural History Farm Park.
Montgomery County Department of Parks