A nice Homage to Storer College history in the heart of Harpers Ferry…read moreThis is located right off High Street near the lower part of the town on the north side of the road. The real Storer College is farther up the street and about 1/2 mile away from the museum. The schools' success was also the reason it eventually closed. The current college is used by the National Park Service for training and administrative functions. You can drive there and walk around the grounds if you wish but, if you want to learn about the history, then this museum or a tour guide is a much better option. Our group did both. One of our first stops as we got off the shuttle from the visitors center was to the museum. It is small, as museums go, but does a good job of telling the history of the college and reasons that it was started. The college, founded in 1867, provided education to formerly enslaved people and became a center for civil rights. It hosted an important meeting of the Niagara Movement in 1906. The Niagara movement was the precursor to the NAACP. Inside the museum, there are displays on the school's history, its role in African American education, and the Niagara Movement's effect. It is small but well laid-out and informative. It's a good, and important, stop for anyone that really wants to understand the importance of the town and its civil rights history.

My family and I were introduced to Josiah Henson by watching a PBS special on his life. We pass…read morethe museum frequently so we finally decided to go. The Museum & Park located on the plantation property where Josiah Henson was enslaved for over twenty years before escaping to freedom. The tour starts with a video presentation detailing the history of slavery in Montgomery County, details about Josiah Hensen's life and his impact on American history. After the video the guide gives you an orientation on the property. There is an outdoor path with signage with historical information + the Isaac Riley house (Henson's former enslaver) that has been converted to a modern museum. The guides were extremely friendly and helpful in providing additional background information about the site and life at that time. I think we spent about 1.5 hours there. There is a very very small parking lot in front of the visitor center but a larger parking lot about 1.5 blocks away. Overall it was a great expereince and I would highly recommend it.

I visited this museum a couple months ago and it was an excellent experience more than I expected…read more Small yet so impactful on what Josiah Henson's history means to the state of Maryland and the country. Tickets were $12 a piece and you have to park a 1/2 a mile away across the street at a park then cross a busy street. My only suggestion for this part of the visit is to let visitors park at the daycare next door or the commercial building lot where there was no one on the weekend. (Saturday in particular no 1 was at either business) Both are on the same side as the museum and much safer to walk. Once I was at the museum, you watch a video of Josiah Hensons' history which was about 10-12 minutes. Then Ginger, the friendly front desk receptionist, takes you outside to the grounds of where Josiah and his family were enslaved. There's signage at each ground site and then you walk into the original house where everything felt surreal. Our tour guide Jessie had so much wealth of knowledge and was able to answer every question we had. We actually had the house to ourselves so it felt more personable as she guided us until the next group came in. You can take pictures of most inside. While I don't want to go into the particulars of what you see (nothing graphic), some things you just have to experience in person. I would highly recommend this hidden treasure to any local of Maryland. I would pass this place all the time and glad I finally carved time out to visit. What I thought in the beginning would be less then an hour turned into 2 1/2 hours of a phenomenal, educational visit. Thank you Ginger & Jessie! (We even bought a couple books after)

This is an annual festival held at Firemans Field next to the Skating rink. There's convenient…read moreparking and if it's crowded there is a free shuttle to the nearby lots. The organizers did a fantastic job with advertising, selling tickets and processing customers on the event day. We got VIP tickets and it was well worth the price. There's a dedicated section with reserved tables for groups of 6. Early entrance was a great perk. Magnolia's catered a nice savory and sweet spread to each table. Complimentary refills were encouraged. The table got 3 bottles of local wines including my favorite from Fabbioli Cellars. We also got 6 drink tickets to use at the various breweries and wineries that had set up tents. We also got swag to take home including nice bottle and glass carriers. There were 4-5 food trucks. All in all, this is a very nice event. I'm sure we will be attending next year.

Fun hometown-style festival with tons of skewers to try (chicken, beef, lamp, pork, seafood, even…read morefruit!) with sweet options to cool you down also including matcha soft serve and ice jelly type desserts. Many demonstrations by local martial arts groups and K-pop dance troupes. Also a great place to meet local politicians up for re-election. Fun day out for the family!

Sign up for the tour given by the park authority ($10 per adult) and you will get a fascinating…read moretour with access to buildings that are normally locked to the public. Our guide today was Morgan and she was extremely knowledgeable.

Located very close to the Dulles airport and the National Air Museum . There's free and easy…read moreparking.Entrance is also free.If you want to take a tour that does cost a fee . I came here without expectations and open to what I would see. The area is very walkable.There's a visitor center . It has information and artifacts from the property . It's also where tour tickets can be purchased .I was able to tour the grounds, including the recreated enslaved quarters. I was able to go inside of the enslaved quarters. Some of the buildings are undergoing renovations and can only be viewed from the outside. This includes the main house.The guide stood in the middle of the grassy area and talked about the main house. He also showed pictures of the inside. Yes, this area was part of the Underground Railroad , but not as a beacon of freedom. It is also on the national registry of historic places. Owned by north Virginia's first congressman and his family this was a working plantation. At one point it was also used by confederate soldiers. Give yourself at least 45 minutes for the grounds.

Given it is in Georgetown and so it will be nice historic house to visit, but they are capturing a…read moredistinct moment in DC's history. There are big names in there like Francis Scott Key's desk. With very vague connections to George Washington, we get to really explore Martha and center the effects of her influence. So if you really want to know more about female history and narratives, its something you should see. The guided tours are extremely informational, and the house is just potent with original artifacts. Our tour guide was as so well versed and invested in the knowledge tied to the property and its people. This is a very delicate house, so there are stanctions and heavy no touching signs but there are also historical recreations and audio guides that attempt to offer some immersive elements. They're also centering other voices related to Martha's lineage and not ignoring the slave presence on the property (though it could be more prominent). There is also a well maintained garden and vast green space that is probably at its peak in the spring - summer months. Gift shop is also very good! Highlight: Hair brooches (might no longer be on view, but do know they are in the collection).

4/11/2026 Savoring a perfect spring day, enjoyed a graceful stroll through Tudor Place--where…read moreblooms, history, and quiet charm create a moment of pure ease.

LOVE THIS SPOT!!!…read more It's a dance studio that offers instruction in various Latin dances. It has a real urban feel to it - this is NOT a cheesy ballroom studio, no Arthur Murray. It's a studio of cool ass peeps who wanna learn to dance in a fun setting. Don't get it twisted though - you keep coming back and you will be looking good. The studio is hip, open, spacious and has a party type atmosphere to it. The instructors are super friendly and you can take a single class or get a class card. There is a small amount of parking behind the studio, and if you take the metro, they will send someone to retrieve you. Check them out!

Power outages from heavy winds and rain slowed down the show but it surely didn't stop the power…read morehouse of fun! The tasting experience was a great combination of personal ( I am forgetting his name unfortunately as I am doing this review a few days later and work on the brain. Tall from Frederick) down to the paring tasting that comes along with the curated list of wines. I would definitely recommend trying it at least once! The service itself was great from other friendly staff in the building and the views from the top floor are amazing. Worth stopping by and checking out! I'll definitely be back!

The wine I liked (and of which we got a bottle for our noshing afterwards) was the Tre Sorrelle dry…read morered wine, which was eminently drinkable. Not a big fan of the rest, and the little pairings of food were distinctly hit and miss.