1. Boonsborough Museum of History (301-432-6969), 113 N. Main Street, Boonsboro - Come see a special display in what many call Washington County’s most eclectic collection! See a new exhibit “Trench Art and Wartime Souvenirs.”

2. Bowman House and Boonsboro Historical Society (301-432-8410), 323 N. Main Street, Boonsboro - The Bowman House built by Jacob Powles is typical of log houses built in Western Maryland during the first half of the nineteenth century. In 1868, John Bowman purchased the log house and established the “Boonsboro Pottery”. His kiln was located about 75 feet to the rear of the building.

3. Christian Heritage Museum (877-313-9002), 14111 Pennsylvania Avenue Hagerstown - A privately owned collection of historic Bibles, books, manuscripts, sermon notes, and documents of Christian history, gathered for the past 25 years in order to preserve, protect, educate, motivate, and inspire others to live for Christ.

4. Discovery Station and Hagerstown Aviation Museum (301-790-0076), 101 West Washington St., Hagerstown - This hands-on learning museum includes exhibits that promote science, technology and local history through displays and programs that are both educational and entertaining. Included is Hagerstown’s Aviation Museum, exhibits from Maryland’s Science Center, and more! Great for families! This year’s event is “Fly” in a flight simulator. Refreshments will be served.

5. Fort Frederick State Park (301-842-2155), 18 miles west of Hagerstown, one mile south of I-70 (Rt 56 exit 12) - Maryland’s first state park! Come and enjoy special living history programs.

6. Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum (301-739-4665), 300 S. Burhans Blvd (US 11), Hagerstown - Drinks and cookies provided. There are extraordinary things to see, including a trolley built in 1918, torpedoes for railroad tracks, and a special lantern designed to measure color blindness. See the largest display of working model trains in the four-state area!

7. Jonathan Hager House and Museum (301-739-8393),
City Park, Hagerstown - Private frontier fort and original home of Hagerstown’s founder. Built over two separate springs, the site houses the original Little Heiskel and a large collection of 18th Century antiques! Frontier Forts Display.

7. The Mansion House (301-797-6813) City Park, Hagerstown - Headquarters for the Valley Art Association, works displayed from scores of artists, in a beautiful mansion built in 1846. Paul Rhymer and wife Carolyn will be exhibiting their paintings and bronze sculptures in the North Gallery for the month of May.

4. Miller House and Washington County Historical Society (301-797-8782), 135 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown - Exhibits Bell Pottery, doll/toy collection, historic items from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and the C&O Canal. Antique Taxi Display will be open. Refreshments will be served.

8. McMahons Mill Military Museum (301-223-8778), 7900 Avis Mill Road, Williamsport - See an authentic Gatling Gun, Civil War weapons, jewelry from around the world, and more!

9. Pry House Field Hospital Museum (301-695-1864 or 800-564-1864), 18906 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg - Washington County’s newest museum is on the Antietam National Battlefield. See a special medical display showing battlefield surgery following the single bloodiest day in American history.

10. Smithsburg Historical Society (301-824-7154), 20 E. Water Street, Smithsburg - This is the newest of Smithsburg’s museums located in the former town library building.

6. The Train Room (301-745-6681), 360 South Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown - Extraordinary collection of nationally renowned Lionel items. Buy one admission, get one free.

7. Train 202 Museum City Park, Hagerstown - Train 202 is a steam locomotive built in 1912 to haul passengers, mail and baggage between Baltimore and Hagerstown. Retired in 1953, the train was moved to City Park.

7. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts (301-739-5727), City Park, Hagerstown - The Crown Jewel of Washington County. Special exhibits!

11. Washington County Rural Heritage Museum (240-313-2839), 7313 Sharpsburg Pike (MD65), Boonsboro, 7 miles south of I-70 (exit #29) - Enjoy refreshments, and more! Come see rural heritage in Washington County! Catoctin Furnace cast iron stove, Conestoga wagon, Corn sheller, Corncob checkers, and a new exhibit “Sweet and Sour – The Tastes of Spring.” There will be an observation beehive (featuring live bees at work), and honey refreshments.

12. Washington Monument State Park and Museum (301-791-4767) - The Washington Monument, atop South Mountain near Boonsboro, is the first in the nation that was completed in honor of U.S. President George Washington. Tour the small museum, with its fascinating collection.

13. Williamsport Town Museum (301-223-5854 or 301-223-7229), 14 Springfield Lane, Williamsport - Enjoy memorabilia in the lower level of the Historic Barn at the Springfield Farm. Old time stories, 1800s furniture, and a special display of “Woodcarvers of Williamsport”.