Montgomery Heritage Day: Countywide Celebration of History, Nature & Community

Each summer, on the last weekend of June, Montgomery County hosts Heritage Days, a weekend festival that celebrates local history, culture, and conservation. Dozens of historic sites across the county open their doors to the public free of charge, and our Chapter is proud to be part of this annual tradition.

As part of this countywide event, we welcome visitors of all ages to explore our chapter grounds and experience the outdoors like never before. From wildlife exhibits and colonial demonstrations to archery, fishing and archaeological digs, Heritage Day offers us a unique opportunity to showcase our mission and engage with the broader community.

What You’ll Experience

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning with the family, you’ll find something for everyone:

• Outdoor Adventures: Try archery and air rifles, cast a line at the Small Pond, tour our 1800s log cabin, or join a guided birdwatching walk.

• Hands-On Exhibits: Learn about local ecosystems with displays on butterflies, Save Our Streams, deer, bear, turkey, farm life, mammals—and our new Bat Station, complete with skeletal specimens and habitat displays.

• Living History & Archaeology: Watch colonial life demonstrations and participate in both mock and real archaeological digs near the log cabin.

• Fly-Tying & Activities: See fly-tying in action or join in at our interactive activity table.

• Cookout: We serve hot dogs, burgers, chips, and drinks and with bathrooms onsite it’s a great one stop place as you tour the various sites.