Button Farm Living History Center

Button Farm Living History Center

Where Present Meets Past and Past Meets Future

Script Your Own Adventure

Script Your Own Adventure

Hands-On Experiences For Guests Of All Ages

Lift Every Voice

Lift Every Voice

Come Celebrate Our Diverse Community

Discover a Story of Freedom

Discover a Story of Freedom

Self-Emancipation To Social Justice Nation

Plan Your Visit

2026 Blackrock Road Community Picnic

buttonfarmandgardens lrg

WHERE: 16820 Black Rock Road, Germantown, MD
WHEN: Saturday August 15, 2026: 3 - 8 PM
RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 16, 2026: 3 - 8 PM
ADMISSION: FREE-bring a dish to share. NOTE: $10 adults, $8 kids- without a dish to share
PHONE: Deborah Beckwith 301.674.7028 for potluck sign-up list

 CELEBRATE OUR COMMUNITY

Join the descendants, family and friends of the Brownstown Community and residents of Black Rock Road for an evening of food and fun at the Button Farm Living History Center.

Our Supporters

Preserving the Legacy Of the Underground Railroad

slave woman 1The historic Button Farm, home to the Menare Foundation, is Maryland’s only living history center depicting 19th-century plantation life. Situated on 40 acres, inside Seneca Creek State Park in Germantown, Maryland, Button Farm provides a safe and affirming space for people to gather, commune and explore. Through our unique interactive experiences, we seek to reveal our nation’s social justice legacy, using the story of slavery and the Underground Railroad as a spark for human potential.

Sorry, this website uses features that your browser doesn’t support. Upgrade to a newer version of Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or Edge and you’ll be all set.