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11/07/2015 – Maryland Emancipation Day Celebrations 2015 – Day 2

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Enslaved people living in Maryland were freed by a new state constitution on November 1, 1864. Please join us November 6-8, 2015 in celebrating Maryland Emancipation Day in our parks!

Hike the Underground Railroad, tour a slave cabin, visit an African American history museum, enjoy living history demonstrations and eat great food! Most Saturday and Sunday Park events are FREE.

Visit HistoryInTheParks.org for details.

NOTE: In the event of severe weather, please call ahead to make sure the parks will be open. On Saturday mornings, please call 301-650-4373 and a recorded message will advise you of the park hours.

Friday, November 6

SOLD OUT – Underground Railroad Experience Trail Special Night Hike

“Voices of the Underground Railroad”
7 – 9:30 pm – $5 | Register at ActiveMONTGMERY.org
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
16501 Norwood Rd., Sandy Spring, MD 20860

Saturday, November 7

Underground Railroad Experience Trail Hikes
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
16501 Norwood Rd., Sandy Spring, MD 20860 

Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery Open House
18524 Brooke Rd., Sandy Spring, MD 20860

Sandy Spring Museum Open House
17901 Bentley Rd., Sandy Spring, MD 20860

Oakley Cabin African American*
Museum & Park | Live Music &
Demonstrations*
3610 Brookeville Rd., Olney, MD 20832

Harper Cabin at Brookside Nature Center
Tours & Demonstrations
1400 Glenallen Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902

Sunday, November 7

Josiah Henson Park*

Open House*
11420 Old Georgetown Rd.
N. Bethesda, MD 20852

Harper Cabin at Brookside Nature Center
Tours & Demonstrations
1400 Glenallen Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902
Admission Free – Purchase tickets onsite for 
cider tastings, crafts, and other activities

*American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be available.