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Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park – Programs & Events

Family Day Programs

(Sat) August 9, 11 am – 3 pm Summer Family Day

Drop-in family event with nature based hands-on activities including leaf rubbings, creating a sachet of traditional 19th century herbs and more. Takes place on the grounds of WMCP, dress appropriately for the weather. Free admission, no advance registration required. Recommended ages 6 and up.

(Sat) October 11, 11 am – 3 pm Fall Harvest Family Day

Drop-in family event with fall harvest themed hands-on activities including butter churning, participating in Autumn Bingo, decorating cardboard pumpkins, and more! Takes place in indoor and outdoor spaces, dress appropriately. Free admission, no advance registration required. Recommended ages 6 and up.

Tea at Woodlawn Manor

(Sat) September 20, 2 pm – 4 pm Fall Harvest Par-Tea

(Sat) November 15, 2 pm – 4pm Teas the Season

You are invited to an educational tea party! Enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea in the parlor of Woodlawn Manor. Clarksville Caterers menu featuring English Tea sandwiches, assorted pastries and fresh fruit as you sip on a special Woodlawn Blend of tea. Manor House doors open at 1:45 pm the day of the program. This a quarterly series.

September: Learn about the 200-year history of Woodlawn Manor from its Quaker beginnings to its current role as a cultural site- lecture by Education Program Manager Christian Murgia. Then, participate in Autumn Trivia!

November: Enjoy a round of tea party boggle, testing your knowledge of high tea etiquette and craft your own winter lantern to take home.

Appropriate for: Ages 12 and up.

Fee: $55 per person, advance tickets required at www.ActiveMontgomery.org. Ticket sales open August 1 and close Wednesday 5 pm before the program date. No seats will be held, no phone payments accepted. Tickets will not be sold onsite the day of the event.

For program questions: Contact Woodlawn office listed on this page.

(Sat) November 1 Maryland Emancipation Day

Woodlawn is celebrating the 1864 change to the Maryland Constitution freeing enslaved people in the state. 10 am – 4pm Woodlawn Museum (historic stone barn) free admission. All other programs and buildings normal admission rates apply.

10 am – 11:30 am Guided Hike Underground Railroad Experience Trail, fee charged. See below for details. Advance registration highly recommended, limited walk-in tickets sold day of program.

12 noon Lecture: Differing Historical Perspectives on Slavery in Maryland and the District of Columbia” by author James H. Johnston. Free admission. Held inside Woodlawn Manor House, limited seating available. Manor House doors open 11:45 am.

For more information call Woodlawn Office- hours and contact information on this page.

Henson Tour
Group of people in the woods. They stand on a path and look ahead towards a guide wearing a hat and crossbody bag. The guide points to the left.

Hike the Underground Railroad Experience Trail

Guided Hikes are not offered December – March

Public Guided Hike

April – November, 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10:00 – 11:30am

Learn about the experience of 19th century freedom seekers and Montgomery County residents in a guided hike of the Underground Railroad Experience Trail. Discover techniques used for navigation, eluding detection, and finding food/shelter.

Hike is 2 miles roundtrip on a natural surface hiking trail. Trail is not ADA accessible or stroller friendly. Woodlawn Museum admission included. Appropriate for ages 7 and up; fee charged for ages 6 and up.

Fees: $10.00 adults, $8.00 Seniors (55+)/Children 6-17

For Dates and Tickets: Active Montgomery

Advance online tickets highly recommended at ActiveMontgomery. Online sales close 12 noon day before program. Limited walk-in availability based on advance ticket sales. No tickets or spots held or sold by phone/email. (Please note: individuals attending as part of a meet-up/community group must show a valid ActiveMontgomery or register receipt to attend the program.)

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Twilight Trek

April – November Select Saturday evenings, time varies.

Special evening opportunity to learn about the historical context and techniques nighttime travel for freedom seekers. Learn about the challenges and opportunities the stars and moonlight presented travelers including using plants and natural surroundings along the way.

Hike is 2 miles roundtrip on a natural surface hiking trail. Trail is not ADA accessible or stroller friendly. Participants are encouraged to bring a flashlight and wear light colored or reflective clothing. Woodlawn Museum admission included open 30 minutes prior to tour.

Appropriate for ages 15 and up. Advance registration required by 5 pm Wednesday before hike. No tickets will be sold onsite the evening of the program.

Fees: $10.00 adults, $8.00 Seniors (55+)/Children 6-17

Dates: (Sat) July 26 7 pm, (Sat) September 27 6:30 pm

For Details and Purchase Tickets: Active Montgomery

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To Purchase Hike Tickets Online:

  1. Log into ActiveMontgomery (An ActiveMONTGOMERY account is required)
  2. Click on “Special Events Tickets”
  3. Click on “Woodlawn Manor Events”
  4. Select the program, date/time you would like to purchase tickets.
  5. Click on “Add to Cart”
  6. On Purchase Options screen, enter “Ticket Quantity” you would like to purchase. NOTE: The ticket block area will display the number of tickets available for purchase online.
  7. Ensure the Shopping Cart correctly lists all the tickets you wish to purchase.
  8. If correct, click on “Proceed to Checkout”. Online payment is required to complete the transaction.
  9. Bring the ActiveMontgomery receipt with you. Only ActiveMontgomery or register receipts can serve as a valid proof of purchase.
  10. Check in at the Visitor Center by showing valid ActiveMontgomery purchase receipt approximately 10 minutes before the program start time. (NOTE: Emails and other forms of communication from other sources will not be accepted as proof of purchase.)
  11. *Program Cancellation/Refund Policies are detailed on each ActiveMontgomery date listing and on the ActiveMontgomery purchase receipt.*
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Preparing for a Guided Hike:

  • Program starts promptly! Plan to arrive approximately 10 minutes prior. Check-in/pay at the Visitor Center.
  • Appropriate for ages 7 and up due to interpretive content and program length. A fee is charged for all attendees ages 6 and up.
  • Pets are not allowed on guided hikes or inside the Woodlawn Museum except for service animals.
  • There are no restrooms or amenities on the trail. Bring your own water, insect repellent, sunscreen, hand sanitizer and wipes.
  • Dress appropriate for the weather. Temperatures may be 5-10 degrees cooler in the woods.
  • Wear comfortable shoes suitable for hiking on a natural surface trail (rocks, branches, mud, etc.)
  • Program canceled for poor trail conditions (ex: extremely deteriorated walking conditions, trail flooded, downed trees blocking trail), forecasted severe weather or low registrations numbers. WMCP will notify all advance ticket holders the day before the program.
  • Staff tip: Remember even if it’s sunny today, trail conditions may be poor from previous days rain and storms!