If you love history and are looking for an outing this weekend, June 25-26, come out for the 23rd Annual Heritage Days Weekend. This countywide festival offers programs, activities, and tours appealing to visitors of all ages and interests. With over 30 free events all around Montgomery County, Heritage Days Weekend is the perfect time to explore local history, culture, and nature. Sites are open from noon to 4pm unless otherwise indicated.
In addition to Civil War and agricultural history, the stories of local railroads and trolleys, African American communities, life along the C&O Canal, astronomy, and much more are featured. Heritage Days also highlights local arts & culture as well as outdoor recreation, including biking, hiking, and walking tours. Many venues offer musical entertainment, activities and crafts for children, and refreshments.
Learn about the County’s African American history from tours at Sugarland, Warren, and Button Farm. Take in a concert by the Jubilee Voices at Button Farm on Saturday afternoon. Explore the new Josiah Henson Museum and Park in North Bethesda featuring the remarkable story of Josiah Henson’s life as he journeyed from slavery to freedom.
In Poolesville, discover the history of this late 1700s National Register historic town. Stop in at the Historic Medley District’s John Poole House to see the early general store, then head across the street to the Old Town Hall Bank Museum and Exhibit Hall and its collection of period artifacts, and wind up at the Seneca Schoolhouse on River Road.
Enjoy Heritage Days Weekend and explore fascinating sites that help make Montgomery County great! 
