Resources for More History

Laytonsville is fortunate to be near quite a few interesting museums and historical parks. A more complete list of other museums and historical groups in the county is available on the Montgomery History website. 

Montgomery County Historical Society

The Beall-Dawson House, the Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine, and the Jane C. Sween Library

103 West Montgomery Avenue

Rockville, Maryland 20850

301-340-2825

Complete information at montgomeryhistory.org

info@montgomeryhistory.org

King Barn Dairy MOOseum

South Germantown Recreational Park

18028 Central Park Circle

Boyds, MD 20841

301-528-6530

Complete information at mooseum.org

The MOOseum is a dairy heritage museum dedicated to interpreting the rich history of the farms, families, and related organizations and businesses of Montgomery County.

Agricultural History Farm Park

18400 Muncaster Road

Derwood, MD 20855

301-670-4660

Complete information at montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/agricultural-history-farm-park/

This scenic 455 acre park features rolling hills, open fields, an apple orchard, and a variety of farm animals. Get a unique perspective on the county’s rich farming heritage while visiting barns, historic buildings, a modern farming activity center, and other facilities at the park.

City of Gaithersburg Community Museum 

9 South Summit Avenue

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

301-258-6160

Complete information at gaithersburgmd.gov/about-us/city-facilities/gaithersburg-community-museum

Located in the B&O Rail complex in Olde Towne, the Museum’s indoor/outdoor interpretive spaces provide hands-on learning centers for children that spark the imagination and exhibits that explore Gaithersburg's rich history.

Damascus Heritage Society Museum

Located behind the Damascus Library

9701 Main Street

Damascus, MD 20872

301-253-2014

Complete information at dhsm.org

The Damascus Heritage Society was established in 2005 with the mission to preserve the unique agricultural, educational, economic, social, and spiritual history of the Damascus community.

Sandy Spring Museum

17901 Bentley Road

Sandy Spring, MD 20860

301-774-0022

Complete information at sandyspringmuseum.org

At Sandy Spring Museum, it’s all about the community. Everything we do, every milestone we celebrate, and every program and exhibit is here for the community and because of the community.

Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery

18524 Brooke Road

Sandy Spring, MD 20860

301-774-4066

Complete information at sandyspringslavemuseum.org

The George and Georgianna Campbell Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery, a 501c3 non-profit organization, was founded in 1988 by Dr. Winston Anderson, Ph.D., Presidential Award for Excellence recipient, to highlight the heritage of African American families in Montgomery County.

Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park

3610 Brookeville Road

Olney, MD 20832

301-650-4373

Complete information at www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/oakley-cabin-african-american-museum-park/

An African American roadside community lived and worked on this historic site from emancipation well into the 20th century. Their culture and traditions heavily influenced those of surrounding communities, and their story is deeply woven into Montgomery County’s rich history. At the center of this site is Oakley Cabin, which was inhabited until 1976 and now serves as a living history museum.

Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park

16501 Norwood Road

Sandy Spring, MD 20860
301-929-5989

Complete information at montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/woodlawn-manor-cultural-park/

There are three separate historical experiences at Woodlawn Manor Park– the Underground Railroad Experience Trail, Woodlawn Museum, and Woodlawn Manor House.


P.O. Box 5158
Laytonsville, MD 20882
301-869-0042
301-869-7222 FAX


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