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Sandy Spring Museum

Sandy Spring, Maryland

General, History, Historic House, Park

The Sandy Spring Museum was established in 1980 as the community was experiencing a rapid change in population and personality. A rural setting of farms, pastureland and, winding roads was becoming a bedroom community of four intersections and upscale commuters. As the museum has grown, it has become a focus for both long-time residents and newcomers—a link, like the spring itself, to a fascinating past. Ours is a history rich in social reform, progressive farming techniques, inventions, education, and cultural achievement. You are invited to share in the past by visiting the exhibits of the Sandy Spring Museum.

General, History, Historic House, Science

Frederick County Landmarks Foundation owns and operates Schifferstadt Architectural Museum which is one of the finest examples of German colonial architecture in the country.

History

History

Strawbridge Shrine

New Windsor, Maryland

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Located in New Windsor, MD, the Strawbridge Shrine was the home of Robert & Elizabeth Strawbridge - who established the first Methodist Societies in the US starting in 1760.

System Source Computer Museum

Hunt Valley, Maryland

Culture, History, Science, Specialized

The museum is one of the largest collections of early computers in the country and includes a Cray, Univac, PDP, early Apple, PC and gaming consoles.

Culture, History, Specialized

The Great Hall displays slavery & civil rights documents along with art of the African Diaspora -- all presented against the backdrop of American history. The push for freedom via the Underground Railroad is discussed alongside the achievements and contributions of African Americans. The first floor gallery spaces are divided thematically and the lower level includes a resource library and meeting space for lectures, presentations and videos.

Seneca Schoolhouse Museum

Poolesville, Maryland

History

Spend a day in a one-room schoolhouse reliving education of over 100 years ago. Appropriately costumed teacher conducts class using McGuffy’s Readers and slate boards. Students may be assigned roles of students of that period. Gift shop sells books, slate boards, toys, and candy from days of yore. Shop is open at the end of each session. Arrangements for this site are made by appointment only through Historic Medley District, Inc. at 301-972-8588. Make arrangements as early as possible; spring dates are most popular and fill quickly.

History

Springdale School

Westminster, Maryland

History

History

Steppingstone Museum Association Inc

Havre de Grace, Maryland

History

Cemetery, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

We bring local history to life. War of 1812 and Pirate re-enactments, open hearth cooking, living history demonstrations are some of the events we host. Visit us at the restored 1840 Lock Tender's house on the Susquehanna & Tidewater Canal.