Celebrate National Underground Railroad Month at Goshen Farm’s annual Open House! As an official site on the National Park Service Network to Freedom, we’re honored to mark this recognition with a full day of music, culture, history, and family fun.

The day features an incredible lineup of live performances, including interactive African drumming and dance with the Performing Arts Center for African Cultures (PACAC) and a powerful presentation by hip hop artist and edu-tainer Baba Bomani, exploring the legacy of Frederick Douglass and the enduring influence of African American history and culture. Additional live music includes bluegrass and Americana from The Biondis and acoustic favorites from local band High Tide.

Throughout the day, guests can tour the historic 1783 Farm House, learn about the banjo’s African roots at our African American Heritage Committee table, explore heritage plants from our Henson-Hall Garden, and meet local makers, artisans, and community organizations. Families will love the Wild Kid Acres petting zoo, Owl Moon Raptor Center, kids games, and face painting, with barbecue and ice cream available throughout the day.

Held on the grounds of the last Colonial-era farm on the Broadneck Peninsula, this free, family-friendly event is a wonderful way to celebrate history, culture, and community. Support for the PACAC and Baba Bomani performances is provided in part by an Arts Grant from the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County.