-Ribbon cutting ceremony to take place Saturday November 10, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.-
SILVER SPRING, MD—The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) Montgomery Parks announces the opening of Darnestown Heritage Park—the newest park to its system of 417 parks. The park, situated on a .6 acre parcel along Route 28 celebrates the history of the town through educational panels and a large pergola featuring interpretive sculptures by artist Cheryl Foster, of historic figures. The park features plenty of benches and seating areas as well as plaza space to accommodate community gatherings and lunch outings.
WHO: Remarks by:
Darnestown Civic Association leaders Lisa Patterson and Chris Collins
M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks Director Mary Bradford
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett
Montgomery County Councilmember, District 2, Craig Rice
M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks Senior History Advisor Jamie Kuhns
WHAT:Celebrate the opening of the Darnestown Heritage Park
WHEN:
Saturday, November 10, 2012 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.WHERE:
Darnestown Heritage Park 14015 Darnestown Road Darnestown, MD 20878
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