Button Farm Closed for Maintenance

Saturday, October 3rd and October 10th

Button Farm will be closed for maintenance on Saturday, October 3 & 10,2026. On these two dates, the Journey to Freedom statue will not be available for public viewing. We apologize for any inconvenience. Weekday school and group visitation—by APPOINTMENT ONLY—will not be affected. To book a weekday private group visit, contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Public visitation for the statue will continue October 17 & 31. Check our calendar for updates!

Our Supporters

The Button Farm operates from an all-volunteer base of community friends and supporters, and has ongoing Volunteer Opportunities for students, individuals, corporate, faith and community groups of all kinds.

We offer Student Service Learning (SSL) approved volunteer opportunities! General tasks include farm clean-ups, brush and trail clearing, gardening and event set-up and breakdown activities. Repeat volunteers get to work with animals, as well as help to coordinate other volunteers. We also accept volunteers the first Saturday of each month, throughout the spring and fall seasons, to assist with the Germantown Flea Market.

Long term positions for Tour Guides, Docents, Living History Interpreters, Traditional Artisans and Crafters are available for those completing Button Farm Staff training course. Internships and Special Projects for high school & college students, adults and retirees are available.  Button Farm has served as home to dozens of Eagle Scout, and Boy & Girl Scout projects.

If you, or your, group are interested in participating in a volunteer event, please complete the appropriate form on the Montgomery County Volunteer Page for Button Farm.

Volunteers

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