Montgomery Parks

Phone (301) 495-2595
Email Info@MontgomeryParks.org
Website https://montgomeryparks.org

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  • Homeschool History

    Agricultural History Farm Park 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD, United States

    Step back in time and experience the past in a truly immersive way with Homeschool History at the Farm Park. This program series combines historical learning with practical, hands-on activities […]

    $15

  • Art in Nature: Nature Drawing-Landscapes

    Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

    Get inspired with the beauty of nature in any of our Art in Nature programs at Locust Grove Nature Center. Learn to capture the beauty of nature with pencil and […]

    $10

  • Guided Hike on the Underground Railroad Experience Trail

    Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD, United States

    Learn about the experience of 19th century freedom seekers and Montgomery County residents in a guided hike of the Underground Railroad Experience Trail. Discover techniques used for navigation, eluding detection, […]

    $8 – $10

  • Crabs, Creeks, and Cold Brews: A Maryland Day Celebration

    Meadowside Nature Center 5100 Meadowside Lane, Derwood, United States

    Grab a cold drink and join a naturalist for a twilight stroll down to the creek. Keep it relaxing and walk among the woods, noticing the natural beauty of Maryland. Wrap up the walk in the woods,  and then the real Maryland tradition begins. Head back to the tables to unwind to the sounds of […]

    $80

  • Kingsley Schoolhouse Tour

    Little Bennett Regional Park 23701 Frederick Road, Clarksburg, United States

    Step inside an 1893 one-room schoolhouse and learn about the children who attended school in the rural farming community known as Froggy Hollow. The school served the community from 1893 until 1935. Free.

    Free

  • Homeschool Garden Scientists: Entomologists (Insect Science)

    Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, United States

    In this engaging homeschool program, kids will explore the garden from the perspective of three different scientific disciplines to learn how plants, birds, and insects grow, adapt, and interact to support a thriving ecosystem. Activities include guided observation, scientific inquiry, and journaling, and are designed with built-in choice and challenge so various ages can learn […]

    $10

  • History Book Club

    Join a monthly online discussion of fiction and nonfiction exploring the diverse experiences that shaped the United States. The series marks 250 years of American independence while considering how the country’s past continues to influence life today. Free.

    Free

  • History Hour: Before it was Leisure World there was an Edmonson Farm

    Josiah Henson Museum & Park 11420 Old Georgetown Rd., N. Bethesda, MD, United States

    This lecture will reveal the remarkable story of Paul Edmonson, a formerly enslaved man who built what became one of the largest Black-owned farms in Montgomery County. Learn about his 14 enslaved children, the family’s attempts to escape, and their participation in the abolition movement. Ticketed.

    $5

  • History Hour: Before it was Leisure World there was an Edmonson Farm

    Josiah Henson Museum & Park 11420 Old Georgetown Rd., N. Bethesda, MD, United States

    Presenter(s): Dianne Bradley and Juanita Sealy-Williams This lecture will reveal the remarkable story of Paul Edmonson, a formerly enslaved man who built what became one of the largest Black-owned farms in Montgomery County. Learn about his 14 enslaved children, the family’s attempts to escape, and their participation in the abolition movement. Recommended for all ages. […]

    $5

  • Josiah Henson Archaeology Tour

    Josiah Henson Museum & Park 11420 Old Georgetown Rd., N. Bethesda, MD, United States

    Enjoy a guided tour of the grounds at Josiah Henson Museum and Park to learn about the features and artifacts that inform our understanding of Rev. Josiah Henson’s life at the Riley Plantation. This 30-minute tour is appropriate for ages 6 and up. Ticketed.

    $3