African American Heritage Sites

Stories of the Underground Railroad are rich and rooted deep into Montgomery County, Maryland. By being so close to the free North, freedom was easier to obtain because of the distance but it was still a dangerous journey. The multitude of historic sites and experiences located across the county make it a choice destination for history buffs or visitors looking to understand the trials, tribulations, and heroism of the freedom seekers. Connect the paths from past to present, by planning an African American Heritage road trip this weekend.

International Underground Railroad Month

September 2023 marks the 5th annual International Underground Railroad Month in Maryland. The month acknowledges the significance of the Underground Railroad, and all those involved, for its contribution to the eradication of slavery in the United States and as a cornerstone for the more comprehensive civil rights movement that followed. Special programs will be offered a throughout the month to commemorate Montgomery County’s significant African American history and heritage.

African American Heritage Sites
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 1

Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
Josiah Henson Museum & Park 2

Josiah Henson Museum & Park
Button Farm Living History Museum 3

Button Farm Living History Museum
Boyds Negro School 4

Boyds Negro School
The Thomas Harper Cabin at Brookside Nature Center 5

The Thomas Harper Cabin at Brookside Nature Center
C&O Canal National Historical Park 6

C&O Canal National Historical Park
Clarksburg Elementary School House 7

Clarksburg Elementary School House
Sandy Spring Slave Museum 8

Sandy Spring Slave Museum
Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park 9

Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park