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November 2025
OHS November 2025 Open House
On Sunday, November 2, the Odenton Heritage Society will inaugurate a recurring costumed docent tour based on the WB&A Electric Railroad, which ran through Odenton from 1908 to 1935. Before the construction of US 50 and I-97, electric trains carried people between Washington, Baltimore, and Annapolis. A docent in full WB&A conductor's uniform will explain train operations, routes, train cars, and conductors of the past. During the tour, visitors can explore the rich history of the town of Odenton, from…
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Annual Odenton Christmas Tree Lighting and Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Join us for our Annual Odenton Christmas Tree Lighting! Come celebrate the season with us on Saturday, December 6th, from 5:00–7:00PM at the Odenton MARC Station, located at 1402 Odenton Road (west side of the tracks, in front of the OHS old Bank Building). Parking is free. We’ll have refreshments, music, and plenty of holiday cheer! Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a grand entrance on an Odenton Volunteer Fire Company fire truck around 5:30PM, and will be available for…
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On Sunday, December 7, the Odenton Heritage Society will commemorate Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor with a special display, “On Their Minds and In Their Hearts: Christmas in World War II.” During the war, the holiday season became a time to remember American servicemen and women overseas and those who gave their lives in the line of duty. The holidays also brought adjustments due to wartime rationing of food, tires, and gasoline. Featuring personal recollections of the “Day of…
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OHS January 2026 Open House
The Odenton Heritage Society invites you to its first open house of the new year! Step inside the historic 1912 Old Masonic Hall—now home to the OHS Historical Center and Museum—and explore the rich story of Odenton’s past. Discover how the town has evolved over the last 154 years, from its railroads, homes, churches, schools, and local businesses to its recreational life and community traditions. Enjoy engaging exhibits on the Civil War, military history, and notable local industries such as…
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OHS February 2026 Open House Cancelled
OHS Open House Canceled – February 1, 2026 Due to extreme cold and significant snow and ice, the Odenton Heritage Society open house planned for Sunday, February 1 has been canceled. We look forward to welcoming you at our March open house—more details coming soon.
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