Community Corner
Have a Splash, Then Soak Up Some Heritage
Dive-In movie, then farmers market wine tasting, then historical sites host free tours and activities during the Heritage Days Festival.
With the mercury finally rising to summer highs, MVers have a couple chances to start their weekend off with a splash.
First, round up your lil' uns and head over to Stedwick pool for this summer's first Dive-In Movie, where last year's "Dolphin Tale" -- starring Harry Connick, Jr., Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson and Morgan Freeman -- is sure to tug on heartstrings young and old alike.
Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. Entry is free with a valid MVF activity card (no guests). Free for children under 2 years old; $3 for children age 2 through 15; everyone else pays $6.
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Then Saturday morning, the Montgomery Village Farmers Market is offering up a wholly different kind of splash when it hosts Elk Run Vineyards for the first of three Saturdays this summer featuring wine for tasting and sale. The farmers market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. next to Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, at the intersection of Montgomery Village Avenue and Centerway Road.
Meanwhile, in nearly three dozen spots all across Montgomery County, the 15th annual Montgomery County Heritage Days festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, with free events that offer visitors a venture to the county's historic, cultural and natural resources.
On Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., visitors are invited to more than 30 open houses and events across the county. Check out this list for events near Montgomery Village. A full list of events can be found on the Heritage Days website.
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When: Saturday only (opens at 10 a.m.)
Where: S. Summit Ave in Gaithersburg
Why: The restored 1884 B&O Railroad Station complex is site of the Community Museum, History Park and rolling stock. Saturday will feature a “Train Day at the Museum” presentation by Bantrak T Trak Division. See the 1918 steam locomotive, general mercantile store and interactive displays of a bank and schoolroom. For more information call 301-258-6160.
Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory
When: Saturday only
Where: 100 Desellum Ave. in Gaithersburg
Why: Tour the restored building and newly opened history park. The building and its surrounding property were built by Rockville astronomer Edwin Smith. This site played an important role in efforts of scientists to determine the "wobble of the earth." For more information call 301-258-6160.
When: Saturday and Sunday
Where: 18028 Central Park Circle, Boyds
Why: Models of life-sized dairy cows and the King Farm family home; a movie on dairy farming today; exhibit and demonstration of milking equipment and butter-making. Family activities include milking a model cow, live animals presented by 4-H, a puppet show and crafts for children. Saturday only: Balloon Man making hats for children from noon to 2 p.m.; ice cream tasting from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday only: Meet a Montgomery County Farm Family.
The Button Farm Living History Center
When: Saturday only
Where: 16820 Black Rock Road in Germantown
Why: Visit a living history farm depicting 1850’s plantation life. Tour the heirloom garden, Civil War era barn, reconstructed plantation quarters and slave cemetery. Living history re-enactors and interpreters will be on hand providing demonstrations. For more information call 301-916-7090.
When: Saturday only
Where: South Germantown Park, 16200 Schaeffer Road in Boyds
Why: All types of model aircraft will be performing, along with special demonstrations. Souvenirs for children. For more information call 301-717-1980.
When: Saturday only
Where: 9701 Main Street in Damascus (on the grounds of the Library/Senior Center)
Why: Visit this local history museum and learn the art of making apple butter. View the exhibit, “From the Attics of Damascus” to see long forgotten pieces of our heritage. Special entertainment for children includes old-fashioned games and crafts.
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
When: Saturday and Sunday
Where: 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo
Why: Visitors will experience a musical performance on Saturday by the 229th Army Old Line Brass Quintet at 1 p.m. On Sunday, the Washington Revels Heritage Voices and Roustabout Band will perform period music at 1 p.m. Visitors will also meet historical persona Ana Maria Weems, a young girl who escaped slavery on the Underground Railroad. For more information call 301-634-2222 or visit GlenEchoPark.org.
Uncle Tom's Cabin (Josiah Henson Special Park)
When: Sunday only
Where: 11420 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda
Why: Visitors will be guided around the Riley farm, where Reverend Josiah Henson was enslaved for 35 years. Henson inspired the classic nobel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," written by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Visitors will also get the chance to explore an archaeological dig and make a set of marbles to take home. For more information on tour start times and locations call 301-650-4373 or visit historyintheparks.org.
Edwards Ferry and Lockhouse 25
When: Saturday Only
Where: River Road and Edwards Ferry Road, Poolesville
Why: Costumed historians and local residents will guide visitors through the site's history during the Civil War. Music, lockhouse tours and information on hiking, biking and water trails will also be available. For more information call 301-972-3452 or visit sugarloafregionaltrails.org.
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