Reviews
Country beauty in a simple, historical setting. The trail is an easy walk, and the signs and accompanying brochure are useful for visualizing what must have been a harrowing journey for freedom-seeking runaway slaves along the Underground Railroad.
I attended the Heritage Days at Woodland Manor. I enjoyed a rainy day hike on the Underground Railroad Trail. Our guide Mike is a history professor. He shared with us educational stories along the trail about ways enslaved people would have navigated the Underground Railroad. We also had an amazing tour of the barn which is now a Quaker Museum about Slavery. Our final stop was the front of the Quaker farmer's house. Dr. William Palmer was the owner of the farm who had 14 enslaved people who lived on the farm.
I love history, when the Truth is told. This place holds true through actual documentation, written and visual picturesque property. A great lesson can be taught and learned visiting this place and surrounding areas.
A great place for families. Children enjoy places filled with a variety of interesting fun filled, fact filled historical and cultural significance. Full disclosure: I am a Griot and Master Storyteller who performed at Woodland Manor for Black History Month. The staff and audience were wonderful. Everyone had a great time and some even learned something new! Can't wait to go back as a Griot, Master Storyteller and visitor. When you go there ask for Mark Thorne and tell him Baba-C sent you.
Beautiful Park, parking, Underground. Railroad trail.
Beautiful property, excellent preservation, showcases Quaker influence in Maryland.
The re-enactors at the Woodlawn Manor Park were really awesome. African-American and European-American women came TOGETHER to discuss life on the plantation like I've never heard it before-not as separate stories, but one story with specific sides. It was authentic and enlightening. Revealing local history this way is engaging & so exciting. Next stop, the Sandy Spring Slave Museum!!
We went to hike the two mile trail from the stone barn up to the Maryland Champion White Ash tree over 300 years old. Nice trail and they allow leashed dogs. Starts along horse farm then goes into mature woods. A must-see 19th century stone walled barn, with history of free slaves in the community. There is a visitor center call for hours and they do have bathrooms there. The main brick house had a wedding reception starting so we weren't able to see all the grounds. Go early.
My daughter had her wedding ceremony/reception at this absolutely beautiful place. Stunning!! Highly recommended.
Cute little colonial house and barn, pretty easy out and back trail that takes just about 2 hours. Wouldn't recommend going in January as everything is closed. I'm sure it's lovely in the spring and summer but wasn't worth the drive for me.
