Celebrate African American history. Experience our heirloom garden, heritage breed animals, event pavilion, and slave cemetery. Hands-on history activities for visitors of all ages depicting plantation life and the Underground Railroad in Maryland. Local author Susan Cooke Soderberg will give a keynote on her new book My Name Is Not Tom: The Life of the Reverend Josiah Henson. The Germantown Historical Society will present exhibits on local history and culture. Refreshments will be available.

About Heritage Days

Heritage Days kicks off this weekend, June 28 and 29! Now in its 26th year, this free, family-friendly festival invites you to explore 33 historic, cultural, and outdoor sites across Montgomery County, many of which are open specially for the event.
To help plan your visit, the official 2025 brochure and map are available at participating sites and on the Heritage Montgomery website. See the list of participating sites below to plan your visit to the Heritage Area. Enjoy live music, exhibits, guided tours, and hands-on activities that bring the county’s rich history and diverse heritage to life.