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!

Our Supporters

Button Farm is open annually from April 1-October 31 for programs, tours, recreation and annual events. Visitation is by reservation only. Guests must book their visit before arriving using our RESERVATION LINK

Hours of Operation

Button Farm is open annually from April 1-October 31 for programs, tours, recreation and annual events. Check the calendar for dates and times of operation. School and tour group visitation is by reservation only using our RESERVATION LINK.

 OPEN HOUSE - General Public

  • June 29-October 26
  • 2nd/4th Saturdays
  • 12:00-4:00PM
  • ADMISSION: Adults-$8.00/Seniors, 1st Responders, Military-$5.00/Youth (6-17)-$5.00

 SCHOOLS (Reservation required)

  • April 1st-November 1st
  • Mondays-Fridays
  • 9:30 am-1:00 pm
  • Admission (inquire)

 Private Groups (Reservation required)

  • MAY 1st-November 1st
  • DAILY by Appointment Only
  • 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Admission (inquire)

 CLOSURES

  • November 1-April 1 (winter break)
  • Saturdays-1st/3rd/5th
  • Sundays & holidays (see calendar)

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