Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Come visit the Potomac Heritage table at the Netherlands Carillon to learn about the night sky, one of America's most precious resources. Discover how the night sky connects us to our history and those that came before us while participating in night sky viewing and listening to music played on the bells. This night sky pop-up is part of a mobile Freedom 250 program that travels to different sites along the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. 

Come to the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail table to learn about how women supported the war effort during the American Revolution and garnered patriotism in the colonies through needlework and home spinning. 

Commemorate the American War for Independence as it happened in St. Mary's County, home of the only Revolutionary War battle to occur in Maryland! Find exhibits and displays related to local 18th century history, food trucks, educational and period programing, kids and family activities, reenactors, period encampment, military demonstrations and much more.

This event is part of the Southern Maryland Semiquincentennial, Maryland's 250th and America 250th celebrations! It commemorates Southern Maryland's contributions to our nation's founding. 

Come visit the Potomac Heritage table at the Netherlands Carillon to learn about the different bike models that have existed in the United States, and how each one reflects the changes happening in history. Discover how the bicycle provided the freedom to explore the American landscape and forever changed how we experience the outdoors. This is part of a mobile Freedom 250 program that travels to different sites along the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. 

Enjoy this program, music played on the bells, free giveaways, junior ranger activities for all ages, and more! Bring a lawn chair and picnic on the grounds while you take in the beautiful tulips and the sweeping view of the National Mall. 

Come to the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail table to learn about how women supported the war effort during the American Revolution and garnered patriotism in the colonies through needlework and home spinning. 

Commemorate the American War for Independence as it happened in St. Mary's County, home of the only Revolutionary War battle to occur in Maryland! Find exhibits and displays related to local 18th century history, food trucks, educational and period programing, kids and family activities, reenactors, period encampment, military demonstrations and much more.

This event is part of the Southern Maryland Semiquincentennial, Maryland's 250th and America 250th celebrations! It commemorates Southern Maryland's contributions to our nation's founding. 

Join us for a springtime bird walk with our partners, the Bureau of Land Management and the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance, on National Go Birding Day! Together we’ll explore the diverse bird species that inhabit Meadowood Special Recreation Area. 

Plan to arrive by 9:00 A.M. to meet your guides at the Mustang Trailhead, located at 10702 Harley Road, Lorton, VA 22079. Together, we’ll hike and explore Mustang Meadow and the Thompson Creek Loop Trail. Please note that this outing will cover approximately one to three miles.

Join us on Saturday June 6 to celebrate National Trails Day at the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Potomac, Maryland! Trail partners from around the region will be present to exhibit and share what they do to protect and promote trails. Visit information tables, participate in hands on activities, and discover the ability of trails to connect us all to our history and the American landscape as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States!