MD Exit 38: Howard County will open a new Visitor Center at Historic Savage Mill, in Savage, Maryland. The new center highlights the story of Commodore Joshua Barney, local hero of the War of 1812, and opens on his birthday, July 6th. This strategic location will link the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail between Washington, DC and Baltimore while honoring Barney near his home. Visitors will be offered an engaging opportunity to meet the Commodore as portrayed by living historian Myron Peterson and learn about the Commodore’s life and role in the Chesapeake Campaign of 1813-1814.
Historic Savage Mill, an 18th century textile mill on the National Register of Historic Places, produced canvas that supplied sailors and soldiers for nearly 150 years. Now, fully restored, the Mill offers visitors shopping, dining, art galleries, outdoor adventures and more, all within a beautiful, historical setting. The first 50 guests to the Center can enjoy red, white and blue cupcakes and be entered to win Howard County goodies.
Location: 8600 Foundry St, Savage, (New Weave Building in the Food Court area)
Date & Time: Commodore Barney’s portrayal July 6, Sat 12-1 pm only, visitor center open Sat & Sun 12-5
www. visithowardcounty.com