Charles County Visitor Guide - Flipbook - Page 29
Maryland Veterans Museum at Patriot Park
You’ll be amazed by the impressive span of history on
display at this museum in Newburg, which seeks to
honor Marylanders of all branches of service from the
Revolutionary War to the War in Afghanistan. Exhibits
recognize Maryland’s male and female service members,
including Native Americans and Black Americans. Take in
military artifacts, models of battles, service uniforms, and
more. Whether the museum is a stop on your way to a
crab feast or the destination of your visit, it is well
worth your time.
The museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays.
African American Burial Ground
at Serenity Farm
In 2012, a storm took out a large oak tree on
Serenity Farm and uncovered evidence of a burial
ground. Archeological research revealed 23 graves
of enslaved men, women, and children dating
from 1790-1810.
Visitors must make an appointment with the farm
to explore the area or request a tour. Hear the
fascinating story behind the burial ground’s discovery, learn about the people buried here, and
recite the names of enslaved peoples from the
area to honor the dead.
McConchie Schoolhouse
The Historic McConchie One-Room School exclusively
served African Americans in Charles County and is
now a living history museum offering a unique look
into student life during racial segregation and the Jim
Crow era. The Charles County Fair Board bought the
school in 1992 and moved it from its original location
on Route 6 to the fairgrounds in La Plata.
The school is open to the public for special programs.
Private tours are available by request.
African American Heritage Society’s
Heritage House
Staffed by volunteers from the African American
Heritage Society, the Heritage House in La Plata contains historical artifacts and memorabilia and seeks to inform visitors
about the African American experience in Charles County.
The Heritage House is open by appointment.
For more African American history, be sure to pick up the
Southern Maryland African American Heritage Guide at
the Crain Memorial Welcome Center in Newburg or view it
online at ExploreCharlesCounty.com.
Welcome Center: 301-259-2500
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