As the dog days of August approach, the Odenton Heritage Society will unveil a special display, ‘Dog Days: Conversations with Odenton Canines,’ at our August open house. Early photographs of Odenton residents and their dogs — each identified by name — have been selected from the Society’s rich collections. In this unique display, the dogs themselves ‘tell’ the story of their daily lives and their owners’ involvement with important aspects of Odenton history, from railroad work in 1900 to modern…

Underground Odenton: The World Beneath Your Feet A photographic display highlights how Odenton’s location within the Severn and Patuxent River watersheds shaped the town’s growth. Discover how 18th-century roads—still in use today—were laid along the high ground between the two watersheds. Learn about underground natural features such as Picture Spring and streams that flow from a single hill to tributaries of the Severn and Patuxent. Learn how the water supply powered Odenton’s grist mills, sawmills, steam locomotives, and hydraulic presses,…