CAPITAL REGION HISTORY & HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION HISTORY & HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS C&O Canal National Historical Park -Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center Josiah Henson Park 11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, 301-767-3714 www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/ greatfallstavernvisitorcenter.htm Great Falls Tavern area of C&O Canal features a visitor center, replica canal boat rides, an overlook of the Great Falls of the Potomac, and Billy Goat trail. d $ e OUTDOOR RECREATION 11420 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, 301-650-4373 www.montgomeryparks.org/PPSD/ Cultural_Resources_Stewardship/heritage/ josiahhensonsp.shtm Located on farm where Reverend Josiah Henson lived as a slave. His autobiography inspired novel, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Denizens Brewing Co. Thurmont ATTRACTIONS 1115 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, 301-557-9818 www.denizensbrewingco.com Craft brewery with two-level taproom and 200-seat dog-friendly beer garden, 10 rotating taps and seasonal made-for-beer fare. e Blue Blazes Whiskey Still The Fillmore Silver Spring C&O Canal Trust Canal Quarters Program Peerless Rockville Historic Preservation Various Locations along the C&O Canal, 301-745-8888 www.canalquarters.org Our seven preserved historic lockhouses are available for you, family and friends to spend a night or three! Experience what life was like living along the C&O Canal. See ad on page 83. 29 Courthouse Sq, Red Brick Courthouse, Rockville, 301-762-0096 www.peerlessrockville.org Learn about Josiah Henson, model for title character of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and Ann Maria Weems, who escaped slavery. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. d 8656 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, 301-960-9999 www.fillmoresilverspring.com Brings a dynamic, first-class music, entertainment, and community use venue to downtown Silver Spring. 6602 Foxville Rd, Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont, 301-663-9388 www.nps.gov/cato/learn/historyculture/ blue-blazes-whiskey-still-exhibit.htm Genuine whiskey still from Prohibition days. National Park Service operates interpretive program. Catoctin Breeze Vineyard & Winery Seventh-day Adventist World Headquarters 15010 Roddy Rd, Thurmont, 240-578-3831 www.catoctinbreeze.com Wine tastings and private tours. Wines ranked “Outstanding” by internationally recognized JamesSuckling.com. d e Riverdale Park HISTORY & HERITAGE Stonestreet Museum of 19th-Century Medicine Riversdale House Museum 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale Park, 301-864-0420 www.mncppc.org/3023/Riversdale-House-Museum Federal-period manor home and interpretive garden. Tours, programs, special events. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. d $ 103 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, 301-340-2825 http://montgomeryhistory.org/stonestreet-museum-of-19th-century-medicine Investigate medical practices of the 1800s in this one-room, freestanding doctor’s office (c. 1852). Check website for days when Dr. Stonestreet is ‘in.’ $ 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, 301-680-6000 www.adventist.org Tours include a visit to the in-house estate of church co-founder Ellen G. White as well as a stop in the multi-media visitor’s center. Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo The Urban Winery 949-A Bonifant St, Silver Spring, 301-585-4100 www.theurbanwinery.com Enjoy the wine tastings, take a class, and even make your own wine. HISTORY & HERITAGE 13019 Catoctin Furnace Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-4922 https://catoctinwildlifepreserve.com Natural ponds, lush landscaping, and wandering Ambass-zoo-dors who are eager to indulge inquisitive guests. Bears, boas, macaws, monkeys, and more. Safari rides. d $ Loy’s Station Covered Bridge Sandy Spring ATTRACTIONS Arrest Site of William Chaplin Rockville ARTS & CULTURE The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School 16701 Norwood Rd, Sandy Spring, 240-623-2435 https://sandyspringadventurepark.org Aerial forest adventure with 13 courses of varying difficulty levels, consisting of ziplines and more than 150 challenges. Family fun for ages 5 and up. HISTORY & HERITAGE F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre 603 Edmonston Dr, c/o Rockville Civic Center, Rockville, 240-314-8690 www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=382 A 446-seat facility for the performing arts used primarily by conference groups, community theatre groups, and professional touring companies. ATTRACTIONS Jesup Blair Park, Georgia Ave & Blair Rd, Silver Spring, 301-650-4373 www.montgomeryparks.org Chaplin was involved in the failed escape of 77 people from Washington, D.C. and captured. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. 13506 Old Frederick Rd, off US 77, Thurmont, 301-600-4047, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org/listing/ loys-station-covered-bridge/268 90-ft. covered bridge (c.1848) over Owen’s Creek. An adjoining park provides picnic and play area. Roddy Road Covered Bridge National Capital Trolley Museum Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery, Inc. 18524 Brooke Rd, Sandy Spring, 301-774-4066 www.sandyspringslavemuseum.org Museum’s campus boasts four displays: a cross-section of a slaving Clipper ship, a slavery-era log cabin, an arts pavilion, and great hall. d $ 7 Locks Brewing 1313 Bonifant Rd, Silver Spring, 20905 301-384-6088 https://dctrolley.org The National Capital Trolley Museum is a nonprofit organization that operates historic street cars, trolleys and trams for the public on a regular schedule. 14760 Roddy Rd, Thurmont, 301-600-4047, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org/listing/r oddy-road-covered-bridge/272 This 40-ft., single-span covered bridge, built in 1856, stretches over Owen’s Creek. One of the area’s finest trout streams. Springfield Manor Winery and Distillery 12227 Wilkens Ave, Rockville, 301-841-7123 www.7locksbrewing.com No frills neighborhood spot to enjoy fresh beer. d e National Museum of Health and Medicine 11836 Auburn Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-0099 www.springfieldmanor.com Large historic estate offering guests an ideal setting to enjoy fine wines, craft beer, and award-winning bourbon, whiskey, rum, gin, and brandy. Jane C. Sween Research Library and Special Collections Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 42 W Middle Ln, Rockville, 301-340-2825 www.montgomeryhistory.org/ jane-c-sween-library Research library with published, manuscript, and archival collections about Montgomery county history. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Saints Row Brewing 16501 Norwood Rd, Sandy Spring, 301-929-5989 www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/woodlawn-manor-cultural-park Features Underground Railroad Experience Trail, Woodlawn Museum, and Woodlawn Manor Museum. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. d 2500 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, 301-319-3300 www.medicalmuseum.mil Established as the Army Medical Museum during the Civil War. The military medical museum is about the past, present, and future of American military medicine. OUTDOOR RECREATION Utica Covered Bridge 7720 Utica Rd, Thurmont, 301-600-4047, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org/listing/utica-covered-bridge/284 Historic covered bridge (c. 1850) nestled in the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains. HISTORY & HERITAGE Mark Kovach Fishing Services 1211-1213 Taft St, Rockville www.saintsrowbeer.com Family-owned and operated nanobrewery. Order ahead based on availability at saintsrowbeer.com/beerstogo. Silver Spring ARTS & CULTURE 406 Pershing Dr, Silver Spring, 301-588-8742 www.mkfs.com We fish both spin and fly tackle on the Potomac River float trips. We also provide fly fishing classes. Catoctin Furnace Cunningham Falls State Park, Catoctin Furnace Rd, Rt 806, Thurmont, 301-271-7574 www.nps.gov/cato/learn/historyculture/ furnace.htm AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center Matthew Henson State Park Twin Valley Distillers 1029E Gude Dr, Ste 105 & 105B, Rockville, 240-386-8741 www.twinvalleyd.com Flavored spirits are truly what makes Twin Valley unique. From Port Antonio rums to Limoncello and everything in between. e 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, 301-495-6700 https://afisilver.afi.com American Film Institute’s flagship exhibition space offers the best in American and international cinema, featuring first-run movies, festivals, retrospectives. d Winding Creek LP E to Alderton Rd, Silver Spring, 301-495-2595 www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/matthew-henson-state-stream-valley-park/matthew-henson-trail Greenway with recreational features that runs along Turkey Branch, a tributary of Rock Creek. Managed by Montgomery County. In operation from 1776 to 1905. Trails to furnace. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. e OUTDOOR RECREATION Catoctin Mountain Park 14707 Park Central Rd, Thurmont, 301-663-9388 www.nps.gov/cato/index.htm Scenery, wildlife, wildflowers, historic buildings, hiking trails, scenic drives, camping, and fly-fishing. Stay overnight in historic cabin in Camp Misty Mount. d e 120 / VISITMARYLAND.ORG KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible e = Pet Friendly $ = Admission
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