Maryland Emancipation Day - History Walking Tour

Maryland Emancipation Day commemorates the state constitutional referendum that ended slavery in Maryland. This guided walking tour explores downtown Rockville’s African-American history, including the courageous self-emancipation of people who fled slavery, the experiences of newly freed Marylanders, and the development of Black communities that pursued equality during the era of segregation.

Peerless Rockville presents the tour with local historians Ralph Buglass and Chiquita Sorrels. Because space is limited, advance registration is required.

When: Sunday, November 1, 2026

Showtimes: 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Run time: Approximately one hour

Tickets: $15 for Peerless Rockville members; $20 for non-members

Lineup: Local historians Ralph Buglass and Chiquita Sorrels

Ages: Listed in the Adults category; no specific age restriction is stated.

Venue: Historic Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850

Accessibility: No accessibility information is currently available.

Registration: Advance registration is required, and tour capacity is limited.

Participant note: Participants must agree to release Peerless Rockville Historic Preservation, Ltd., along with its affiliated personnel, volunteers, contractors, and assignees, from liability connected with entering the tour properties.

Contact: (301) 762-0096; info@peerlessrockville.org

Presented by: Peerless Rockville