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…

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…

A Look Back at Camp Patuxent, Odenton’s Summer Camp for African American Children. Summer camps near the water help to define Anne Arundel County’s recreational heritage, but in the early 20th century, racial segregation often shaped camp identities and childhood experiences. On Sunday, August 4, the Odenton Heritage Society will open a display about Camp Patuxent, a Salvation Army camp on the Little Patuxent River that welcomed African American children from Washington in the 1940s while white children attended a…