The Odenton Heritage Society Museum, located at 1367 Odenton Road, is open the first Sunday of the month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Learn about the town of Odenton - its railroads, homes churches, schools, stores and recreational activities during the past 153 years.  Displays about the Civil War, military history, and local businesses such as Nevamar are available.  Stroll through Odenton’s history in photographs, objects and A/V presentations.  Explore the 1912 Old Masonic Hall.  Admission is free.

Join us for a lecture and presentation of authentic Civil War-era women’s garments. Costume collector Heather Hook will show clothing items typically found in a woman’s wardrobe of the period and how they were worn. Dressing ladies from the skin out involved multiple layers of clothing, so her collection includes undergarments and gowns worn for early day, teatime, evening, balls, weddings, and while in mourning. Heather’s inspirations for collecting began in 1990 with her participation in historic reenacting. In order to be as authentic as possible, Heather purchased an original...