On Sunday, June 1, the Odenton Heritage Society will celebrate German culture in Maryland with a special display about Blob's Park, a historic and fondly remembered biergarten, polka palace, and German-style eatery that flourished from the 1930s to the 2010s. Max Blob's unique attraction was located in Jessup, but it drew people from Odenton and the entire region. Thank you to the family of Max Blob who provided the information for this display. Visitors to the OHS Historical Center also…

Join Us for July Jubilation! On Sunday, July 6 from 1PM-4PM, the Odenton Heritage Society invites you to July Jubilation—a celebration exploring the rich history of religious organizations in early 20th-century Odenton. Visit the OHS Historical Center to enjoy festive red, white, and blue ice cream.  A highlight of the day will be a guided bus tour of historic sites in Odenton, including a special stop at St. John AME Zion Church in Wilsontown. The bus tour departs from the…

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…