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Celebrate 150 years of freedom in Maryland - Nov 1 & 2
Montgomery Parks Celebrates 150th Anniversary of MD Emancipation Day
One hundred and fifty years ago, enslaved people living in Maryland were freed by a new state constitution on November 1, 1864. Join Montgomery Parks in celebrating freedom from enslavement in Maryland with a weekend of educational activities and free events at various sites in our parks including:
- Hikes on the Underground Railroad Trail
- Living history demonstrations and reenactments
- Archaeology site excavations
- Tours of a former slave plantation and 19th century log cabins
- Live music, crafts, games and food
A full schedule of events can be found at HistoryintheParks.org.
