Heritage Montgomery Hosts 26th Annual Heritage Days June 28-29

 

This year’s “Heritage Days” events are planned from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29. This free festival highlights historic, cultural and outdoor recreation sites offering special programs including exhibits and demonstrations, live music, activities for children and much more.  Heritage Days is the perfect chance to enjoy many small sites that are not regularly open to the public.

This year marks the 26th annual Heritage Days weekend – a countywide festival offering programs, activities and tours appealing to visitors of all ages and interests.

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 will be featured.

Heritage Days also highlights local arts and culture as well as outdoor recreation, including biking, hiking and walking tours.  Many venues offer musical entertainment, activities and crafts for children, and refreshments.

Heritage Montgomery is dedicated to preserving and promoting local history, culture, and distinctive natural areas, as well as fostering a sense of stewardship and pride in our community.

Here are other ways to explore the Heritage Area:

• Hike or cycle in a park
• Visit and farm market
• Take our new transportation tour
• Take our new African American Heritage Self-Guided Tour
• Take the Rockville Underground Railroad Tour
• Take the Sugarloaf Regional Trails Tour
• Eat, stay, and shop

For more information about Heritage Days, visit Heritage Montgomery’s website at HeritageMontgomery.org.