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Museum and Homestead Holiday Open House

Ongoing Opportunities

  • Saturday, December 7 at 1:00 PM

  • Washington County Rural Heritage Museum

    7313 Sharpsburg Pike
    Boonsboro, MD 21713

  • Website
    240-420-1714

Rediscover holiday traditions at the Museum and Homestead Holiday Open House 1-4 pm on Saturday, December 7th. In the spirit of the holidays, there is no admission fee however the museum greatly appreciates any spirit of giving!

-Explore our historic village and stop in to watch our Broommaker.
-Our Bread baking fundraiser will be from 2-4 pm at the Homestead Poffenberger Cabin. Come out of the chill, and get warm by the indoor hearth and outdoor bread oven. Straight from the oven Sourdough Loaves are $12 (at this time we only accept cash).
-Visit with Santa in his sleigh in our Main Museum filled with history of businesses and homes from the past, and bring a letter to send to Santa from the Keedysville Post Office on display.
-Complementary punch and cookies.
-Kids Christmas Crafts with the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardeners in the Main Museum.

Don't forget to peruse our Gift Shop for your last minute Chirstmas Shopping (Cash/Check) only.