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Ongoing Events and Shows
Underground Railroad Guided Hikes
Sandy Spring, Maryland
Every Saturday through November
10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
History buffs and hikers alike are invited to hike the beautiful, historic Underground Railroad Experience Trail!
Every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. (April 5 through November 1), an experienced guide will lead the way along this historic 1.5 mile route (3 miles round trip), through fields and woods and across streams to Sandy Spring. Hikers will learn various techniques that people escaping slavery used to elude pursuers. These free hikes begin at the stone barn at Woodlawn Manor Park (6501 Norwood Road in Sandy Spring), and take about 90 minutes to complete. For more information and a trail map, click here.
Oakley Cabin Guided Tours
Olney, Maryland
Every Saturday through October
Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Built in the 1820s, Oakley Cabin was first used by slaves on the Oakley/Dorsey farm, and later by free black families as part of a roadside community. The cabin is fully furnished to depict various periods of its history and development, and provides hands-on experiences for visitors and researchers. Guided tours are available every Saturday beginning April 5. To volunteer as a docent (historic guide) at Oakley Cabin, please see the listing above for the March 8 training session. Visit www.OakleyCabin.org for directions.
