After a grateful, and tearful thanks to the community, Anthony Cohen of Germantown took his first step Monday on a 750-mile journey from Sandy Spring Slave Museum to Toronto, Canada.… Read More
“We are walking for history,” declared Germantown resident Anthony Cohen, a Rockville High School graduate. For the second time in his 63 years, Cohen will “Walk to Freedom” along the… Read More
A nine-foot tall sculpture depicting the iconic woman who escaped slavery and led others to freedom through the Underground Railroad drew visitors during its final weekend in Montgomery County. The… Read More
A 9-foot tall sculpture embodying the courage of iconic abolitionist Harriet Tubman returned to Maryland Sunday and will be on display until May 30 at Button Farm Living History Center… Read More
Maryland will celebrate Emancipation Day on Tuesday, Nov. 1, marking 158 years since the state’s enslaved people were freed in 1864. Montgomery County officials have planned dozens of events to… Read More
September is International Underground Railroad Month. Originally published on Feb. 26, 2020 The Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park in Sandy Spring is home to an Underground Railroad trail. The trail is… Read More
The newly completed Josiah Henson Museum in North Bethesda will hold a community event on Sunday, September 12, commemorating International Underground Railroad Month. The celebration, hosted by Montgomery Parks, will… Read More
March 10 is national Harriet Tubman Day. The American holiday was made into law in 1990 to honor the woman that led hundreds of slaves to freedom and served as… Read More
Since 1988, visitors of the Sandy Spring Slave Museum and African Art Gallery have learned about Sandy Spring’s Quaker history and its ties to the underground railroad. The museum has… Read More
February offers many ways to honor Black History Month. Much like last year, organizations in the county plan to host programs and events commemorating both the history and the prominent role of African… Read More