Emancipation Day at Button Farm

Sunday, October 31, 2021 @ 12-3PM

Celebrate the day in 1864 when Maryland changed its constitution to abolish slavery six months before the end of the Civil War.

This outdoor, open-air, event includes an emancipation-themed self-guided tour of the farm and Slave Cemetery accessible by your phone through our QR portal.

Scavenger hunts, presentations, farm animals, and hands-on history will help to round out the day. 

This is our final Open House weekend for the season at Button Farm. Come and enjoy the fresh air (masks suggested when social distancing isn't optimal).

Parking is $10 per vehicle. Go to our Eventbrite link to learn more and reserve your parking space today! 

Learn more about emancipation in Maryland:

• The crucial absentee ballots that ended slavery in Maryland 156 years ago (Washington Post, October 2020)
• See the first time your ancestors' names appeared in records after Emancipation (free ancestry.com source)

Seeking Vendors for Emancipation Day

Button Farm’s open house season culminates on Sunday October 31 from 12-3PM with our annual Emancipation Day Celebration, when we observe the day when Maryland abolished slavery on November 1, 1864.

Button Farm welcomes vendors to set up tables, display their wares, sell products and present activities.

Those interested should complete this survey form to be part of this special event.

Schaeffer Half Marathon
at Button Farm

Race Date: Saturday October 30, 2021 + Virtual
Course Length: 13.5 miles (HM) and 6.8 miles (10K)

Produced by EX2 Adventures, the Schaeffer Half Marathon is a trail race anchored at Button Farm.

In addition to the in-person race, they will also offer a virtual option.

Interested? Click here for more information and to register.