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11/07/2015 – Maryland Emancipation Day Celebrations 2015 – Day 2
November 7, 2015 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
Enslaved people living in Maryland were freed by a new state constitution on November 1, 1864. Please join us November 6-8, 2015 in celebrating Maryland Emancipation Day in our parks!
Hike the Underground Railroad, tour a slave cabin, visit an African American history museum, enjoy living history demonstrations and eat great food! Most Saturday and Sunday Park events are FREE.
Visit HistoryInTheParks.org for details.
NOTE: In the event of severe weather, please call ahead to make sure the parks will be open. On Saturday mornings, please call 301-650-4373 and a recorded message will advise you of the park hours.
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Friday, November 6 |
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SOLD OUT – Underground Railroad Experience Trail Special Night Hike “Voices of the Underground Railroad” |
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Saturday, November 7 |
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Underground Railroad Experience Trail Hikes Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery Open House Sandy Spring Museum Open House |
Oakley Cabin African American* Harper Cabin at Brookside Nature Center |
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Sunday, November 7 |
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Open House* |
Harper Cabin at Brookside Nature Center |
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*American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be available. |
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