Plan A Visit

817 Main Street
Laurel, MD 20707

THE LAUREL MUSEUM NOW OPEN:
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY 12-4
We will be closed Friday, November 26th for the Thanksgiving holiday but will reopen for Small Business Saturday and Museum Store Sunday!

Research and Special Tours
available weekdays by appointment

For inquiries, including research requests,
contact info@laurelhistoricalsociety.org

Effective August 6, 2021, the city of Laurel has reinstated its mask policy at all City facilities,  including the Laurel Museum. 
Under Executive Order 2021-16, masks are required until further notice. 

October 28-November 29, 2021
Poe Baltimore Art Installation
Edgar Allan Poe “Body” and Casket
Explore the  mysterious circumstances of Poe's death in Baltimore in 1849 and how the  very clothes in which he was found are a tantalizing clue to the mystery of his final days.

Current Exhibit Continues
NEW
2020  What a Year!
Covid & Social Justice
The 150th Celebration That (Mostly) Wasn't
Plus:
The Laurel Museum at 25
&&
June -December 2021

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When the Museum is closed you can tour the original exhibit virtually with our
"One Take Tours."
(1) Laurel Before 1870
(2) Community
(3) Transportation
(4)  Entertainment
(5) Business
(6) Grade School
(7) Home
(8) Faith

The Laurel Historical Society celebrates 150 years of Laurel’s history by unpacking some of the best, biggest, and most beautiful items in our collection. Many have never been on exhibit before. Learn about the people, places, and things that make our community unique.


Upcoming Events

November 11, 7pm: Sanctified Sisters of Colesville (webinar)
Pre-registration required - click here!

November 14, 1-3pm: Children's Day at the Museum

November 28, 4-5 & 5-6: An Evening with Poe - tickets available

December 3-5, 12-4 pm: Holiday Open House

December 5, 4-6 pm: A Christmas Carol at the Laurel Museum - tickets available

December 16, 7pm: Laurel's Christmas Trees (webinar)
Pre-registration required - click here!

Help Create the Laurel
Stands For Justice Collection.
Did you march June 7 in Laurel or someplace else? Make a sign or post one in your yard?  Do you have stories or photos? Want to share your personal story so people in the future will understand YOUR experiences and why this is/was important? Help us document the march and recent events for future generations. To donate photos, signs, or tell your story contact:  Director @LaurelhistoricalSociety.org

Help us tell the Coronavirus story. Send photos/Share stories.  The coronavirus is a history-making event.  Future generations will want to know what it was like here in Laurel. You can help us build our collection while events are happening. To learn how to submit photos and stories, click here.
The Laurel Museum is closed when Prince George's County schools are closed. When school is delayed, the museum opens at noon. If schools are dismissed early, the museum will close at noon. For weekend event changes check our Facebook page and this site or call 301-725-7975.
Interested in exploring Laurel's rich history? Our collections offer opportunities to research your family or local history. Visit our History/Research Page, Our Past Exhibits Page, or Our Collections Page!
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Want to get involved?  Join the LHS as a member or learn about our many volunteer opportunities.
You can also make a donation or add your Laurel-related items to our collection.
Please note: We are not affiliated with, nor recognize the activities of, the website laurelhistoricalsociety.COM. Please beware!