Become a Member of History
Preserving more than 225 years of history in Boonsboro, Maryland.
Bowman House – Society HQ
Historical demonstrations – open the 4th Sunday of each month from 2-4:30pm (April – Oct).
Washington Monument
The first monument erected to George Washington’s honor, built by the citizens of Boonsboro on July 4, 1827.
Boonsborough Museum of History
Unique collection of historical objects of local and national importance. Open Sundays 1-4pm May – Jan.
Boonesborough Days
Our arts and crafts festival, held the first weekend after Labor Day annually since 1971.
2-day family-friendly festival from 9am to 5pm in Shafer Park, Boonsboro, MD. Funnel cakes, lemonade, BBQ and lots more.
More than 160 vendors with 100% handmade pieces. Vendor applications available in February.
BHS News
2023 BD Festival Vendor Map and List Now Available
Map out your festival favorites early to make sure you don’t miss a thing!
Festival Vendor List
The 51st Annual Boonesborough Days festival is just around the corner! Read on…
Passing of “Boonsboro’s Historian”
The Boonsboro Historical Society and its volunteers would like to express our sadness at the passing of our dear friend and colleague Douglas Garns Bast yesterday. His family was deeply rooted in the history of our town and Doug’s knowledge of local history and the...
History: Pass It On
Boonsboro is brimming with history. Take a look at the photos, documents and recorded memories we’ve gathered about historical events and growing up in our town.
Pick a gallery below!
Businesses
Churches
Events
People of Boonsboro
Schools
Street Scenes
Shafer Park
Washington Monument