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Museum Ramble Boonsboro washcohistory.org 301-791-3246 | www.visithagerstown.com | 301-791-3246 2 n 0 i t Y a r e a b r e l ! e C S p o n s o r e y d b i t n r p a in downtown Hagerstown. downtown in Street Potomac N. 6 at located is 301-797-8782 | washcohistory.org | [email protected] | washcohistory.org | 301-797-8782 Center Visitor The only. appointment by open typically and private are which of many museums, county’s the to visitors and residents welcoming by this of most the makes Ramble Museum The County! Washington in located are percent 10 than more museums, 300-plus Maryland’s Of throughout the month of May. of month the throughout Washington County sites at a self-guided pace pace self-guided a at sites County Washington The Museum Ramble is an opportunity to visit visit to opportunity an is Ramble Museum The planned for the weekend. the for planned charge and many have special surprises surprises special have many and charge museums are opening their doors free of of free doors their opening are museums historic sites. 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The Ramble, sponsored by the Washington Washington the by sponsored Ramble, The says Museum Association President Bill Bill President Association Museum says Museu Rambl Museu selection of Washington County museums,” museums,” County Washington of selection 2 0 1 9 Museu Rambl Museu 2 sure to enjoy a ramble through this year’s year’s this through ramble a enjoy to sure 0 1 9 black history, geology or trains — you’re you’re — trains or geology history, black “ Welcome to to Welcome arts, rural heritage, American history, history, American heritage, rural arts, No matter what your interests are — fine fine — are interests your what matter No Museum Ramble 3 Bowman House Hagerstown 323 N. Main St., Boonsboro (301) 432-5889 | www.boonsborohistoricalsociety.org Maps and directions to participating sites will 6 Children’s Village of be available at the Visitor Welcome Center Home to the Boonsboro Historical Society, it is typical of Washington County the log houses built in Western Md. during the first half of in downtown Hagerstown and online at the 19th century. There are three interior brick chimneys 1546 Mount Aetna Road, Hagerstown museumramble.visithagerstown.com. The and much more. John Bowman operated a redware (301) 733-4443 | www.childrensvillagehgr.com WCAMHS and the CVB, along with the design pottery business at this location following the Civil War. Saturday May 18 2019 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids Alive expertise of Icon Graphics, have put together There is also a wagon barn and a potter’s shed onsite. Fest. Free. Themed Annual Open House – Super Hero Jonathan Hager House this brochure and map specifically for this Open every 4th Sunday of the month, May – October and Princess costumes encouraged! Held on the grounds 9 from 2 – 5 p.m. and by appointment. of Children’s Village, this event includes safety exhibits & Museum year’s Ramble. We hope you will enjoy your and demonstrations by local community first responders, 110 Key St., Hagerstown City Park May Museum Ramble! Washington County games, and family activities for the whole family. Food & (301) 739-8577 x170 | www.hagerstownmd.org/309/ 4 Drink for sale. Rural Heritage Museum Jonathan-Hager-House-Museum Step into the past and explore the fully furnished 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro and restored 18th century homestead of German- 7 City Park Train Hub Boonsboro (240) 420-1714 | www.ruralheritagemuseum.org/ born city founder, Jonathan Hager. Visit the Hager 525 Highland Way, Hagerstown City Park Welcome back to a time when the pace was a bit slower House and see the new Mt. Aetna Revolutionary (301) 739-8577 x 170 | www.hagerstownmd.org/310/ 1 Boonsborough Museum and life centered around the farm, family and community. War cannon display and the original Little Heiskell. of History At the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum, you City-Park-Train-Hub May 3 & 4, special exhibit German Smiths and Early will learn about our region’s beginnings and history, and Climb aboard and learn about the golden era of American Industries, free admission. May 18, Write like 113 N. Main St., Boonsboro how our rural and agricultural heritage continues to play locomotion! Explore real caboose cars and steam a Colonial Craft Day, $4, tour included with admission. (301) 432-6969 | www.boonsborohistoricalsociety.org a role in Washington County today. Visit the museum locomotive engine 202 that once blazed the railroads of Open Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tours on the hour. Come see a special display in what many call buildings, village, farmstead and gardens. Open Sat. – Western Maryland. Discover hundreds of artifacts used $5/adults, $3/seniors & students, $2/children. Washington County’s most eclectic collection! Known Sun., 1 – 4 p.m. Free. in servicing trains, the transportation method that earned as one of the best small museums in the U.S., with an Hagerstown the nickname: The Hub City! May 3 & 4, Museum of Fine Arts historical collection that is second to none! Call for hours Museum Ramble Weekend – free admission! May 18, 10 of operation. Clear Spring Railroad Heritage Days: Locomotion – Ride and Explore. of Washington County $5 adults, $1 children. 401 Museum Dr., Hagerstown City Park Boonsboro Trolley (301) 739-5727 | www.wcmfa.org 2 5 Wilson Country Store One of the nation’s accredited fine arts museums, the Station Museum 8 Mansion House Art Center 14921 Rufus Wilson Rd., Clear Spring Museum of Fine Arts presents art collections from Europe 214 N. Main St., Boonsboro (301) 582-4718 501 Highland Way, Hagerstown City Park and American including works by Auguste Rodin, French (301) 432-5141 | www.boonsborohistoricalsociety.org Wilson Country Store, built in the 1850s, stocks items (301) 797-2867 | www.valleyartassoc.com Barbizon artists, Dutch Utopia painters, and artists of the The original trolley station building, which served that you do not frequently see these days. The store sells The Georgian-style Mansion House was built in Hudson River School and the Eight. Changing exhibitions as the Boonsboro Trolley Station from 1902 to 1938, everything from seed potatoes to liniment salve, as well as 1843 by Jonathan Heyser, son-in-law of city founder complement the national recognized art collections. Free has been restored. In its heyday, the trolley ran from an assortment of snacks. Open Wed. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 Jonathan Hager, of limestone clay baked bricks, dug admission & parking. Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat. Frederick to Middletown, Myersville, Hagerstown, p.m., Sunday 12 – 5 p.m. from wetlands where City Park Lake is located today. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Sun. 1 – 5 p.m. Thurmont, Williamsport, and Boonsboro, Md., and The City of Hagerstown bought the property during the to Shady Grove, Pa. It is the last remaining Great Depression to help create work for local citizens. trolley station in Washington County. Open The center has been the headquarters of the Valley Art 11 Discovery Station every 4th Sunday of the month, May – October Association since 1991. Visitors may view gallery exhibit 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown from 2 – 5 p.m. and by appointment. and purchase works from over 20 local artists. Call for (301) 790-0076 | www.discoverystation.org special exhibits, workshops, and classes. Open Fri. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sun. 1 – 5 p.m. Discovery Station is a hands-on museum that provides life-long learning experiences to thousands of children and families each year. We create an environment that stimulates curiosity for discovery, exploration, and further investigation through exhibits and programs that focus on STEAM principles. Open Tue. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Adults $7, Children 4-15 $6, Children under 4, Free. May 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Geometric Bubbles. May 18, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Jolly Rancher Suncatchers. Washington County’s Museum Ramble www.visithagerstown.com 12 Miller House Museum PENNSYLVANIA 135 W. Washington St., Hagerstown 522 MASON-DIXON LINE Hancock WASHINGTON COUNTY Cascade (301) 797-8782 | www.washcohistory.org 68 615 16 REGIONAL AIRPORT The Miller House Museum is an 1825 brick townhouse 17 Conococheague Maugansville Creek 11 Leitersburg that serves as the headquarters of the Washington L E 57 60 L G 58 64 I D H I County Historical Society. Exhibit include period furniture R 70 81 G Y and décor, Bell pottery, locally made silver, and other N A 63 I P Wilson local artifacts including pieces from the Revolutionary L W o Indian Clear Spring Smithsburg E O to 11-14 L D m Springs and Civil War. The kinship Family Heritage Research I 5 40 O a S c 40 15 Center specializes in local genealogy and offers a wide N R 7-10 64 77 O i Huyetts 77 T v variety of print and digital resources. Saturdays in May, e Big 56 68 Hagerstown 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Family Workshop: Create a Handmade r Spring 11 66 Greeting Card, free.
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