January 11, 2024

Josiah Henson Museum Open for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday and Brookside Gardens Winter Tour Among Montgomery Parks January Special Events


The Josiah Henson Museum and Park in Bethesda will be open on Jan. 15 as part of the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and a winter tour of Brookside Gardens in Wheaton on Sunday, Jan. 26, are among the special events that will be sponsored by Montgomery Parks in January.

The schedule for January special events will include:
  • Special Opening: MLK Holiday. Monday, Jan. 15. 10 a.m. –1 p.m. Josiah Henson Museum & Park, 11410 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda. After volunteering, come visit the museum during special holiday hours in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. All ages. Admission: $5 adults, $4 children/seniors.
  • Brookside Gardens Winter Tour. Friday, Jan. 26. 1‒2:30 p.m. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Spend an afternoon at Brookside Gardens with staff garden expert Kristin Davey uncovering the “bones of the Garden” without the distraction of leaves or flowers. Explore the architectural details that shape the gardens, including woody plants, hardscape and other components of design. Ages 18 and older. Registration required. $12 per person.