Holiday events and operating hours for Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Montgomery Parks is inviting the whole family to celebrate Juneteenth with a series of special events on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Enjoy engaging museum visits and interactive exhibits that bring the rich history and cultural heritage of the area to life. The day’s festivities offer unique insights into the lives and legacies of significant historical figures, along with vibrant activities suitable for all ages. Join us in honoring this important holiday with a variety of enriching and entertaining experiences designed for the entire family across our parks.
Attendees at last year’s Scotland Juneteenth Festival enjoy pony rides at Cabin John Regional Park.
Josiah Henson Museum and Park Family Day
11410 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Parking at Wall Local Park, 5900 Executive Blvd, North Bethesda MD 20852
Celebrate Juneteenth by visiting the museum dedicated to abolitionist Josiah Henson. Henson was born into slavery in Maryland and eventually escaped to freedom in Canada. Once free, he served as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, helping others to freedom. The Josiah Henson Museum and Park is on the site of a plantation where Henson was once held in bondage. Self-guided tours and hands-on displays help visitors experience Henson’s story in his own words. Adult admission: $5. Seniors (55+) and Children (ages 6-17): $4. Tickets are available onsite.
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Visit the Woodlawn Museum to learn about Montgomery County’s agricultural history, enslaved and free Black communities, and the Quaker experience. The museum, located in a historic stone barn, features three floors of self-guided tours. The Underground Railroad Experience Trail will also be available for self-guided walking tours. Adult admission: $5. Seniors (55+) and children (6-17): $4. (Woodlawn Manor House will be closed) Tickets are available onsite.
The Annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival & Children’s Carnival Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. festival, 9:45-10:00 p.m. fireworks
Cabin John Regional Park
7400 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817
Cabin John Regional Park comes alive for Juneteenth with a children’s carnival, food court, Juneteenth parade and petting zoo. Admission is $5. Montgomery Parks co-sponsors this event. More details are available online at the website: Juneteenth Scotland.
Montgomery Parks Juneteenth Schedule:
Montgomery Parks headquarters and permits offices-Closed
Montgomery Parks customer service office-Closed
Wheaton Ice Arena-Extra public skating session 5:30-7:30 p.m.
All camps and classes – Not scheduled
Tai Chi at Brookside Gardens-Regular schedule
Brookside Nature Center-Closed
Unless noted, all other Montgomery Parks programs are on their regular schedule on Juneteenth. Please consult MontgomeryParks.org for details.