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Maryland Emancipation Day 2025

Hand colored Emancipation The Past and the Future tmbSaturday, October 25, 2025, 12PM to 3PM

THIS EVENT IS FREE!

 Join Button Farm as we celebrate 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 will feature speakers, self-guided tours of the farm’s museum garden and animal pens.  Snacks and cider provided!

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Like many nonprofits Button Farm has experienced a major loss of revenue over the past year. And while we remain open, we hope to expand our operations once our global pandemic has passed. Till then, we rely on the support and generosity of the community which we serve. Whether you book a reservation to visit in person, or wish to contribute from afar, your donation helps us provide critical support to keep our programs and work alive. We thank you for your generosity!

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Thank you for your charitable contribution. The Menare Foundation is a 501-c3 nonprofit. Federal Tax ID # 522-147-912

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Thank you for your charitable contribution. The Menare Foundation is a 501-c3 nonprofit. Federal Tax ID # 522-147-912

Checks may be made out to The Menare Foundation, Inc. and mailed to:

The Menare Foundation, Inc.
16820 Black Rock Road
Germantown, MD 20874

 

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