The outdoor exhibit area interprets the aviation history, which began in 1941 as the first African-American owned and operated airfield in the state. The first black Civil Air Patrol squadron in the Washington, D.C. area, called the Columbia Squadron, was formed here.
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This one-room wooden schoolhouse served as the only public school for African Americans in Boyds from 1895 - 1936 and served grades 1 - 8. The school is open by appointment.
Discover the history of Montgomery County in changing exhibitions and interactive displays at this 1815 historic house museum and 19th-century garden. Free to members.
1918 warehouse filled with 130 quality antiques dealers offering an exceptional variety of fine antiques.
Vacation rental house on a horse farm central to Civil War points of interest.
Genuine whiskey still from Prohibition days. National Park Service operates interpretive program.
Exhibits on the history of Ft. George G. Meade and the U.S. Army from World War I to present. Photo ID required.
Tells the story of Aberdeen and its surrounding area through artifacts, exhibits, displays, library and exterior story windows.
Old firehouse contains firefighter memorabilia, displays, uniforms, photographs.
Restored one-room school house serves as living history museum/African-American genealogical resource center. First publicly funded school in county for African-American children.