The 25^th Annual Heritage Days Weekend kicks off June 29-30, 2024 in Montgomery County, Maryland. Hosted by Heritage Montgomery, this free event will feature over 30 historical, cultural, and outdoor recreation sites across the county! Each participating location will offer special hours, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities all weekend long.

Chock-full of museum tours, exhibits and demonstrations, biking and hiking tours, arts and crafts, and live music, Heritage Days has something for everyone. Download the official Heritage Days brochure or Visit MoCo Adventure Planner app to create your own self-guided road trip.

“Heritage Days is the perfect opportunity for visitors and residents to explore a selection of Montgomery County’s historic sites that are not regularly open to the public,” Visit Montgomery President and CEO Kelly Groff explains.

Take a step back in time at the Seneca Schoolhouse Museum, a restored 1880s one-room schoolhouse, or venture to the Woodend Nature Sanctuary to learn about the natural habitats that are located amidst our rapidly urbanizing region.

Visit Sandy Spring Museum for a lively Bluegrass Jam or tour the Josiah Henson Museum & Park to learn about the extraordinary life of Rev. Josiah Henson, formerly enslaved on the Riley plantation in Montgomery County.

With plenty more family-friendly sites and activities highlighting local history, culture and nature than those mentioned above, this weekend is a great chance for history buffs, art enthusiasts, and anyone else to take some time to appreciate one of 13 heritage areas in the State of Maryland.

“Pack a picnic, load the kids in the car, and celebrate Heritage Days as you explore the fascinating sites that help make Montgomery County great,” Heritage Montgomery Executive Director Sarah Rogers said.

 

Download the Visit MoCo Adventure Planner app to check-in at participating locations in the Heritage Days digital passport.