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Agricultural History Farm Park

18400 Muncaster Road • Derwood, MD 20855 • 301-467-8273 Park grounds and trails open dawn to dusk daily.

Montgomery Parks’ facilities and programs are taking precautionary measures, which are in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as well as state and county guidelines. For more information visit: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19.

Visit our website for updates: Aghistoryfarm.org

Recurring Programs

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Programs willbe heldoutdoors with limitedcapacity. Registration is required, sign up atActiveMontgomery.com. Face coverings are requiredforallguests andstaffinside the buildings andoutside when nearotherpeople.

Little Farmers’ Story Time PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; NO WALK-INS

This monthly program is designed for young children and families and will allow your Little Farmer to learn more about life on a farm! A new story each month includes a take-home activity and free time to explore the farm after story time. All family members must register; 20 person total maximum capacity for children and adults. county’s journey to freedom. Learn about African American

All Ages • $8 Course #88538 • Tuesday, Sep. 1 • 10-11am Course #88539 • Tuesday, Oct. 6 • 10-11am Course #88540 • Tuesday, Nov. 3 • 10-11am

Pickin’ on the Porch PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; NO WALK-INS

Join the Farm Park’s band-in-residence for a fun-filled evening of heritage music on the front porch of the farmhouse. Bring a picnic and your favorite instrument (even if it is your voice!) to play along or perform in the open mic portion of the evening! All participants must register. 20 person maximum. All Ages • $8 Course #88542 • Friday, Oct. 9 • 6-8pm Course #88543 • Friday, Nov. 13 • 6-8pm

Farm Park After Dark PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; NO WALK-INS

What better way to experience fall on the Farm than to history, and explore the landscape that comes alive as the sun goes down? This special time is appropriate for children of all ages, though things MAY get a bit spooky, at times! 20 person maximum. All Ages • $10 Course #88544 • Friday, Sep. 18 • 7-9pm Course #88545 • Friday, Oct. 16 • 7-9pm Course #88546 • Friday, Nov. 13 • 7-9pm

Remember Their Names PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; NO WALK-INS

Each month, join the Agricultural History Farm Park in a day of remembrance as we explore stories from our Course #88541 • Friday, Sep. 11 • 6-8pm

music, cooking, and folktales. Learn about the Newman Family who called the Farm home after the Civil War. And, finally, help us in reading aloud the names of those who were enslaved at the farm before the Civil War so their stories will never be lost to history. 20 person maximum. All Ages • $8 Course #88550 • Saturday, Sep. 26 • 2-4pm Course #88551 • Saturday, Oct. 24 • 2-4pm Course #88552 • Saturday, Nov. 28 • 2-4pm

Sensory Sundays PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; NO WALK-INS

Join us for a special time on the Farm that will engage— but not overstimulate—all of the senses! Meet our resident livestock, explore the gardens, and revel in the tranquility of a morning on the farm. 20 person maximum. All Ages • Free Course #88547 • Sunday, Sep. 27 • 9-11am Course #88548 • Sunday, Oct. 25 • 9-11am Course #88549 • Sunday, Nov. 29 • 9-11am

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