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Feature on Montgomery Community Media
Visit MyMCMedia to read their article about the Damascus Heritage Society Museum. Thank you to Suzanne Pollak for her coverage of our mission!
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Richard and Woodfield Collections
Our massive trove of photos were used to make Booklets of Central Damascus, and other areas in our Election District: Clagettsville, Woodfield, Cedar Grove, and Etchison, with stories and facts added. There are Binders of the almost 50 Exhibits presented over the past decade. School yearbooks, family genealogies and aerial photos are always on display.…
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Past Social Life
Social life was much different 100 years ago than today. The new exhibit features quilting parties, public picnics, and more!
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Bygone Trades Exhibit
The new exhibit is open October – December. On display are items from local trades, many of which are long gone. Such as: huckster, ice harvester, and harness maker. For 20 more, read on!
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American Legion
World War II veterans Damascus Heritage Society Museum’s New Exhibit about our Legion Post 171 opens Sat. June 10th,12:00 to 4:00 pm, and thru September. The Legion Family’s mission is to serve all veterans and support the Damascus Community. Sgt Bennett survived a plane crash in Italy. Sgt Luhn was in Battle of the Bulge…
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School Bus?
Coming to the Damascus Heritage Museum on Saturday, May 20, the horse-drawn school bus that once transported students along Mullinix Mill Road. Drop by the museum on May 20 between noon and 4PM to see this piece of Damascus history. RIDERS: Betty Stanley, Mary Stanley, Emma Grace Brandenburg, Mazie Mullinix, Glenwood Pearce, Willard Phelps, Jerry…
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Sister Teachers
Sixth and First Grade Teachers Connie and Edwina Mullinix, born on Mullinix Mill Road, Damascus, tought from 1920’s thru 1960’s. Both attended one room Mt. Lebonan School and graduated from Towson Norman School. Connie ran a summer camp on the family farm, loved history, music and poetry. Edwina made sure students could read. She liked…
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Our Old Schools Exhibit
The Damascus Heritage Society MUSEUM (behind the Library/Senior Center, 9701 Main St.) is opening its 43rd and NEW EXHIBIT “OUR OLD SCHOOLS” on February 4th. More than 20 one-room schools in our Damascus area are displayed. The Browningsville School pictured below, perhaps the most handsome old school house in its day as shown barely standing…
March 2025 update: The museum is currently closed due to the ongoing renovation of Damascus Library.
