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HAUNTED PLANTATION

October 23, 24, 30, 31
6:30-10pm (weather permitting)
ADMISSION: $20 per vehicle
The Button Farm Living History Center
16820 Black Rock Road, Germantown, MD 20874
301.916.7090 (For directions and rain cancellation hotline)

Read the review on WTOP Radio: Button Farm becomes 'haunted plantation' - wtop.com

Do you crave the dark? Have a taste for blood? Then come join the ghosts and ghouls of the past at the Haunted Plantation on the grounds of The Button Farm Living History Center in Germantown MD, October 23 & 24, 30 & 31 from 6:30-10:00pm each night. The fee in $20 per car, so load up your family and friends, and prepare for the fright of your life.

Set on forty terrifying acres the farm features chilling scenes from the past. Dare to enter the haunted House of Horrors, walk through fire in Voodoo Village, grope through the dark in Blindman’s Barn, book passage on a haunted Slave Ship, and if you survive you will beg for your life in the Devil’s Playground where the dead are dying to meet you.

For the little ones (age 12 and under) we feature a non-scary Kid’s Corner, with face painting and ghoulish games separate from the adult areas. Guests can warm-up by our roaring bonfire and purchase beverages and snacks at our concessions stand.

Rules & Procedures

  • Only visitors arriving by car, SUV or mini-van will be allowed into the event.
  • The admission per vehicle is $20 no matter the number or age of the passengers inside.
  • Passenger vans & buses must RSVP 48hrs in advance for prices and parking arrangements.
  • Each visitor will be stamped upon entrance.
  • Cash payment only. No credit cards, checks or bills larger than $20 will be accepted.
  • High heels, flip flops and sandals prohibited. Wear sneakers or closed-toe shoes. Dress warmly.
  • The tour takes approximately 30 minutes.
  • No physical contact will be made between actors and visitors during the tour.
  • Profanity will not be tolerated. Event is family friendly.
  • Unruly or disruptive visitors will be removed from the premises.
  • All youth under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Parents must judge the appropriateness of age for haunted areas.
  • Those with serious medical conditions are encouraged not to enter scary areas.
  • Limited Handicapped access. Please RSVP 48hrs ahead for info and arrangements.
  • Some areas may contain strobe or flashing lights. Please inquire before entering the site.
  • Some areas of the farm are planted with peanuts and other nut trees that may trigger allergies.
  • All food and drinks served are gluten and nut-free!
  • The event will be cancelled or closed early in the case of adverse weather. Call our hotline at 301.916.7090 after 4pm on the of event for rain information.
  • Refunds will not be given if you are too scared to finish the tour. All sales are final.

 

FALL FESTIVAL 2009

November 7 & 8, 2009
11am- 4pm
ADMISSION: FREE
The Button Farm Living History Center
16820 Black Rock Road, Germantown, MD 20874
301.916.7090 (For directions and rain cancellation hotline)

Read the review on WTOP Radio: Button Farm becomes 'haunted plantation' - wtop.com

Come see how people lived on an 1850’s Maryland farm. Enjoy crafters, demonstrations, hands-on history activities, walking tours, storytelling, music, artifacts, games, food and fun. Good for all ages. Call our hotline at 301.916.7090 for information in event of rain.

On Saturday and Sunday enjoy our walking tours featuring Underground Railroad Sculpture by Sarah Stout, Button Farm House, Museum & CSA Gardens, Civil War-era Barn, Slave Cemetery. Our Farm Skills Area, History Displays & Artifacts, 19th Century Crafts & Games for Kids Cider Press & Old Time Fare will be featured both days.

Artists and Performers provided by Concerts In the Country through generous support of The Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County.

SATURDAY ARTISTS include the Asbury Methodist Men Gospel choir (1pm & 3pm), Anthony Hyatt Roving Fiddle Player (all day), Nadine Bloch & Marianne Ross Installation & spirit bottles (all day).

SUNDAY ARTISTS include Schroeder Cherry Underground Railroad Puppet Show (12noon), Luci Murphy & Friends Singers (2 & 3), Nadine Bloch & Marianne Ross, Installation & Spirit Bottles (all day).

 

 

The Menare Foundation features special events at The Button Farm Living History Center   and venues throughout the Greater Washington Metropolitan area and nationwide.

Annual events include:

 Our Juneteenth Celebration,

Underground Railroad Summer Camp,

Historical Tours & Day Trips,

Archaeological Digs & Expeditions,

Lecture and Presentations,

Period Craft Demonstrations & Classes,

Community Service Day,

Harvest Festival

  • Emancipation Day.

 Want to know more?  Contact us:  www.menare.org   301.916.7090