Washington County Rural Heritage Museum
7313 Sharpsburg Pike (Route 65)
Boonsboro MD 21713
Phone: 240-313-2839
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See "Special Events Section" below for links to photos and additional information.
Dedicated on May 12, 2000, the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum is located at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center and is operated as part of the Buildings, Grounds & Parks Department. Visitors to the museum can relive a previous era when Washington County was primarily a farming community.
The museum contains more than 2,000 items, most of which are on loan from or have been donated by local residents. Upon arrival, there is a short video to introduce visitors to the museum. Exhibits include: a typical General Store (on loan from the Washington County Historical Society); examples of Rural Living, such as a farm kitchen, parlor, and a country church; and examples of Modes of Travel, such as an original Conestoga wagon, sleighs and sleds. Other exhibits contain equipment and artifacts used by local farmers, and displays on butchering and dairying. There is also a Gift Shop on the premises.
Hours: Open Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, April through October, except holidays;
Or by appointment - please call 240-313-2839.
The Museum also holds Annual Special Events:Spring Open House
Truck Show and Pull
Spudfest
Rural Heritage Holiday Open House
Beyond the BattleFree Admission. Donations are Welcome!
Free Parking. Handicapped Accessible.
Memberships Available! Volunteer Opportunities.Washington County Agricultural Education Center
Washington County Buildings, Grounds & Parks
Last Update: October 1, 2007
