Laytonsville is fortunate to be near quite a few interesting museums and historical parks, which are listed here. A more complete list of other museums and historical groups in the county is available at this site: montgomeryhistory.org/other-sites-in-moco
The Beall-Dawson House, the Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine, and the Jane C. Sween Library
111 West Montgomery Avenue
Rockville, Maryland 20850
301-340-2825
Complete information at montgomeryhistory.org
info@montgomeryhistory.org
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, MD.
18400 Muncaster Road
Derwood, MD 20855
301-563-7523
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.
9 South Summit Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301-258-6160
Complete information at gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/museums
The City of Gaithersburg’s Community Museum is located in the restored 1884 B&O Railroad Station Complex. The Museum features educational exhibits and programs designed to spark visitors’ interest and imagination in the City’s history.
Located behind the Damascus Library
9701 Main Street
Damascus, MD 20872
301-253-2014
Complete information at dhsm.org
The mission of the Damascus Heritage Society Museum is to be the devoted curator of Damascus, Maryland history and to chronicle the historic human adventures of all its people, and to be the cultural center for Damascus, where the community and its visitors meet, create, learn, and participate in museum programs and activities.
17901 Bentley Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
301-774-0022
Complete information at sandyspringmuseum.org
Established in 1980 the museum is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the greater Sandy Spring community. Through exhibits, children’s programs, lectures and special events, the museum brings to life the past for present and future generations.
18524 Brooke Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
301-774-4066
Complete information at sandyspringslavemuseum.org
This museum features exhibits that reflect the conditions of the slave trade, living conditions of slaves, and displays of art and sculpture from across the African Diaspora.
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.
16501 Norwood Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
301-929-5989
There are three separate historical experiences at Woodlawn Manor Park – the trail hike, the manor house, and the stone barn museum.
Complete information at montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/woodlawn-manor-cultural-park/underground-railroad-experience-trail-hikes/
The Underground Railroad Experience Trail hike commemorates the involvement of Montgomery County residents in the Underground Railroad and celebrates the Quaker heritage and traditions of Sandy Spring, MD. This trail is also part of the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program. Guided hikes are available on Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m., April – November.
This Georgian-style manor house contains richly restored furnishings along with a quiet bucolic setting.
The Woodlawn Museum’s stone barn exhibits tell the story of a bustling farm, its community, and those who made a bold bid for freedom on the Underground Railroad. Learn about Woodlawn’s earliest residents and their neighbors. The exhibits inside the buildings, including a unique audiovisual program projected on the interior stone walls of the stone barn, pay tribute to the Quakers and Underground Railroad experience in Montgomery County.
Laytonsville Historical Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 5158
21607 Laytonsville Road
Laytonsville, MD
301-869-0042
www.facebook.com/LaytonsvilleHistory/
historiclaytonsville@gmail.com