Button Farm Living History Center 
Emancipation Day in Maryland

October 25, 2025 - 12pm-3pm

Emancipation Day in Maryland is celebrated annually on Nov. 1 to commemorate Nov. 1, 1864, the date Maryland abolished slavery in its constitution through an amendment that was voted on by the public. Maryland was the first state to end slavery by a popular vote.

MCPS encourages students and families to visit the Emancipation Day celebration at the Button Farm Living History Center on October 25, 2025, from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

MCPS students, please DO NOT RESPOND to this opportunity. Any MCPS student in grades 6-12 can earn up to 3 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for attending and participating in advocacy action. See the MCPS table at the site for the SSL form.