About this Event
Thank you for your interest in the Button Farm Living History Center. Button Farm is set on 40-pristine acres inside Seneca Creek State Park, and is Maryland's only hands-on history center depicting 19th century slave plantation life and the inspirational story of the Underground Railroad.
Our site features a Reconstruction-era Barn, Historic Outbuildings, Livestock Pens, Museum Garden and Slave Cemetery and is home to the Underground Railroad Immersion Experience. On select Saturdays special programming may be included in your visit. See our Calendar of Events for details.
We are honored to serve the public as an essential community resource.
Cost:
JUNE-OCTOBER: $7-Teens and Adults; $5-Vets, Seniors and Youth 12 y/o and under
Your visit includes:
- Self-guided tours of our living history center including Museum Garden, Animal Pens and Exhibits.
- Miles of hiking and mountain bike trails just off of our front drive.
- Picnic tables, benches and shaded areas (bring your own food and non-alcoholic drink).
- Beautiful landscapes and vista for photography, painting and bird-watching, so bring your gear.
By registering you are consenting to the following:
- Registration is for individual or small party visitation and is a self-guided experience only. Guests are welcome to participate in all programs scheduled on select Saturdays. See our Calendar of Events for details.
- Participants will arrive and depart during the designated time period listed on the invitation and ONLY with the number of guests designated on your reservation.
- If your party is arriving in multiple vehicles each car must have its own registration.
- You will be greeted and receive instructions by our staff upon arrival at the farm.
- Your Eventbrite ticket will serve as both your reservation and parking pass for your visit. You must present your ticket (electronic or hard copy) upon arrival.
- Park in designated parking spaces only.
- Button Farm is a "Leave No Trace" site. There are no trash receptacles. Guests are required to carry out any trash that you bring in.
Groups of 10 or more:
Schools or any group of 10 or more—including those arriving by van, shuttle, bus or motorcoach—may not register through this Eventbrite system. To book a Group Appointment contact Andy Boyd (Program Director) at [email protected].
COVID-19 Protocols:
Button Farm follows the COVID-19 protocols of Seneca Creek State Park. No mandates are currently in effect as of 4/27/2022. All guests regardless of status are welcome to visit. That said, we require all guests to maintain 6-feet of social distance from Button Farm staff and any other guests not in your party. We encourage those who are unvaccinated to wear masks for everyone’s protection.
Helpful hints/Other Information to ensure an enjoyable visit
- Bring water (coolers are OK). There is no food or drink service on the site.
- Feel free to bring picnic and other outdoor supplies (i.e., sunblock, bug repellent, etc.).
- There is a new composting toilet on site.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Button Farm Living History Center, 16820 Black Rock Road, Germantown, United States
USD 5.00 to USD 7.00