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March 2024
OHS March Open House
Learn about the town of Odenton - its railroads, homes, churches, schools, stores, and recreational activities during the past 153 years. Displays about the Civil War, military history, and local businesses such as Nevamar are available. Stroll through Odenton’s history in photographs, objects, and A/V presentations. Explore the 1912 Old Masonic Hall. The Odenton Heritage Society Historical Center is located at 1367 Odenton Road. We'll be open from 1PM-4PM. Admission and tours of the museum is free!
Find out more »Maryland Day Open House
Join us as we participate again this year in Maryland Day! Our special display for the day is called The War Close to Home: U-boat Attacks on Atlantic and Chesapeake Bay Shipping, 1942-1945 During World War II, Maryland joined the fight against German submarine attacks on supply ships in the Atlantic Ocean and on the mid-Atlantic coast. In this new display, discover the heroism of a Naval Academy graduate who sank a U-boat off the North Carolina coast. Learn about…
Find out more »April 2024
OHS April Open House
The Odenton Heritage Society April open house will feature members from the Odenton Genial Genealogists, who will offer a discussion and information about their organization. The OHS Historical Center and Museum is located at 1367 Odenton Road and is open the first Sunday of every month from 1PM to 4PM. Learn about the town of Odenton – its railroads, homes, churches, schools stores and recreational activities during the past 153 years. Displays about the Civil War, military history, and local…
Find out more »June 2024
OHS June Open House
World War II Remembrance Day at the Odenton Heritage Society. The Odenton Heritage Society will observe the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Sunday, June 2 with a display about Odenton residents who fought in Europe during World War II. From a B-24 bomber pilot to D-Day plus 6 and the liberation of France, the first Army unit into Germany, and the Battle of the Bulge, Odenton citizens helped defeat the Nazi regime and restore freedom and human rights to European…
Find out more »July 2024
OHS July Open House
On July 7, the Odenton Heritage Society will host July Jubilation, an exploration of religious organizations in early 20th century Odenton. Enjoy red, white, and blue ice cream at the OHS Historical Center and a guided bus tour to Woodwardville with tours of the 1882 Trinity United Methodist Church and cemetery. Other religious landmarks and history will be explained along the way. Note, due to high temperatures expected on Sunday, we want to inform everyone that the bus for the tour…
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