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

Our Supporters

Upcoming Events

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Join us at Button Farm for our annual Maryland Emancipation Day Event in commemoration of the day in 1864, when Maryland changed its constitution to abolish slavery six months before the end of the Civil War. The program features speakers, self-guided tours of the farm, music and farm animals. Snacks and cider are provided!

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This FREE EVENT is generously funded by the Montgomery County Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation.

 

 Resident Curatorship Program

Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Resident Curatorship Program

Pioneered in 1982, the Maryland Resident Curatorship Program offers lucky Curators the right to lifetime tenancy in an historic property in exchange for restoring it, maintaining it in good condition, and periodically sharing it with the public. From the mountain regions of Western Maryland to Assateague Island, the program has nearly 50 Curatorships in operation, each offering a special glimpse into Maryland’s rich history.

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Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Seneca Creek State Park

The park, comprised of 6,300 acres, extends along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek, as it winds its way to the Potomac River. The Clopper Day-Use Area contains many scenic areas, including the 90-acre Clopper Lake, surrounded by forests and fields. Picnicking, boat rentals, trails and a tire playground are just some of its recreational opportunities. A restored 19th century cabin and a self-guided path interpret the history of the area. Over 50 miles of trails are open for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling which wind through a variety of habitat.

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Our Community Partners

Community Partners help us to grow our project and achieve our mission. Partners share time, resources, outreach and wisdom and help us forge long-lasting, mutually beneficial, ties to the community. Please contact us if you are a business,  organization, group or individual and would like to learn about becoming a Community Partner!

The Button Farm would like to thank our 2020 Community Partners for their ongoing support and efforts:

State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Seneca Creek State Park
The Montgomery County Volunteer Center
The Maryland National Park and Planning Commission
National Colonial Farm
Peerless Rockville
Smokey Glen Farm
Whole Foods
GO-Adventures Teambuilding & Adventure
Concerts In The Country
Robert Pruitt
Soleado Lavender Farm
Red Wiggler Community Farm
Rocklands Farm
Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County

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